A Critical Forum on Media and Culture
A Critical Forum on Media and Culture
A look into TV shows with a “Strong Female Lead” where the author argues that each woman remains “strong” in terms of her abilities, but their access to knowledge and subsequent ability to act becomes extremely limited.
Read moreAn examination of consumption, gender, and class dynamics in made-for-TV holiday movies.
Read moreA detailed account of the narrativization of contestant relationships on the reality show Dancing with the Stars.
Read moreOn John McCain’s “plucky” vice presidential nominee.
Read moreCommentary on the simple satisfaction of cable’s low-stakes summer series.
Read moreKathleen Battles / Oakland University
Danny Noriega, Ben Affleck, and the trouble with gays on television.
Read moreDespite its influence, radio often remains marginal to media studies.
Read moreThe slacker heroes of Chuck and Psych may have more in common than would first appear.
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