CULTURAL COMMENTARY
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Social Commentary on The Social Network"The Social Network" is about more than 'who started Facebook'. Aaron Sorkin is telling a cultural tale, relevant to the times of an ever expanding capitalistic society, and what character traits we must both employ and avoid if we expect to succeed.- Book Review - Mozart: A Cultural Biography by Robert W. GutmanMozart: A Cultural Biography, written by noted musicologist Robert W. Gutman, is a life history worthy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, master composer who is its subject.
- The Societal Roles of Characters in Family Situated CartoonsNot only are cartoons someone's imagination projected but they have always contained the artists' social and cultural commentary about themselves and the way they have viewed the world.
South Park: A Commentary on HumanityAn examination of the ironic commentary that Comedy Central's South Park creates about viewers and the state of society even while it mocks the state of society.
Japanese Culture and Social Commentary in Takashi Miike's Film, AuditionTakashi Miike's cult hit film Audition has become one of the greatest horror films of the latter 20th century. Beyond that, it offers some insight and commentary on Japanese culture.- Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of KazakhstanA hysterical comedy filled with social commentary.
- Top Ten Songs by CakeCake is a fabulous band. In addition to great music with a nice beat, their lyrics are chock full of cultural commentary pointing out idiosyncrasies of love and life in our modern America.
- Class in the 20th Century: Economic and Cultural DistinctionsAn analysis of the Progressive era from cultural and economic perspectives.
- Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: A Major Cultural EventIt doesn't matter what I have to say about Star Wars because it is more than a movie. It is a major event in the world's cultural consciousness that all are compelled to take part in. George Lucas deserves a lot of credit or blame for that.
- A Dark Commentary on Our Times?: The Dark Knight Rises, Comics, and the American MindBatman has always been about what one dedicated man can do to save the community. The character’s core symbolism refashions established frontier vigilante mythology celebrated throughout our culture.
- Young People Abandoning Obama, Democrats Over Economic, Cultural IssuesAs President Barack Obama contemplates his prospects for the 2012 election, he surely must be anxious about the fact that a key constituency that helped to elect him is 2008, young people, are abandoning him in droves, according to Michael Barone.
Pottermore Will Advance Boy Wizard's Cultural Contribution to Online WorldEnding considerable speculation, author J.K. Rowling has announced what the new Harry Potter website, Pottermore, will entail. Pottermore is apparently a part web-based version of the books, part virtual universe.- Rebecca Black's "Friday" is a Sign of Our Cultural TimesRebecca Black's "Friday" has been dubbed the worst song ever, but we all can't get enough of it because in the end, we wish we'd thought of it.
Mark 1:6 CommentaryMark 1:6 And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;
Switzerland Minaret Ban Symbolic of European Cultural DivideSwitzerland's ban of the construction of minarets on mosques highlights Europeans' fears about the spread radical Islam and confusion about how best to respond to this threat.
Commentary Notes: Mushrooms and the History of Psilocybin ResearchA few brief facts regarding psilocybin research and its uphill battle with public opinion.- Commentary on Long Distance MovingAre you considering making a geographic move? It is a big decision. Before you make a move, please read this article, it will help you in a long run - all the way month and year after you settle in.
- Blacks Are the Most Dangerous Cultural Group in America. Why is This Obvious Truth Ignored, Justified or Excused?Instead of setting high standards for all Americans, today's popular culture is encouraging today's youth to sink to the lowest common denominator in order to be cool, popular and to fit in.
- Cultural Exploration of the 80's Through Facts of LifeThe impact of the 80's sitcom on controversial social issues, specifically focused on Facts of Life.
- Internet Writer Tips for Writing About Social and Cultural IssuesWhen you are writing on the internet, you need to realize, first off, that your audience is potentially world wide.
- Germany's Cultural, Economic History and Evolution: A Global Business AnalysisThis paper takes a look at the history of Germany as it transformed from economic disparity to a present-day stellar performer in the global market. With an emphasis on culture, the paper analyzes how the country compares to the United States.
999 Borats: The Cultural Learnings of Oli Goldsmith's ArtToronto's Pop Surrealist art pioneer, Oli Goldsmith, is creating 999 original artworks depicting film phenom Borat. www.999Borats.com is an interactive experience, where Goldsmith will award the 1000th piece, a life-sized portrait of Borat, to an official winner.
Cartoons as Propaganda and Political CommentaryPolitical cartoon propaganda involves a close scrutiny of the political system and politicians.- A Commentary on the Frat Boys' Lawsuit Against BoratBorat isn't about bringing attention to the ways of third-world countries. It's about bringing to the attention of the citizens of this country how absurd these views are. At some point people need to learn how to accept responsibility for themselves.
Guide to NPR Programs: An Introduction to National Public RadioThe softly buzzing culture of NPR listeners is ever-growing and quite loyal. For those needing an introduction to National Public Radio, I have assembled a brief overview of the corporation and a guide to NPR programs that are especially well-executed.
A.J.'s DVD Rundown - 11/6/07A rundown of new DVD releases for November 6, 2007- Notes from the Industrial UndergroundEven though electronic music didn't come into mainstream popularity until the 80's underground artists and revolutionaries had been experimenting with various types of electronic noise and music since the early 20th century.
Top Shelf Productions Spring 2007 Book ReviewsFor ten years, Top Shelf Productions has specialized in publishing quality graphic novels by an eclectic roster of talents. This year is no different as the company offers an impressive slate of books during Spring '07.- Minneapolis Act Heiruspecs is a Living Breathing HIp-hip Beastreview of the minneapolis hip hop act heiruspecs,
Ten Blogs About Boston10 blogs about Boston dealing with the T, the Red Sox, the Celtics, politics, music, and general city news.
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