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Link Ch. 9 – Jon Stewart and the Daily Show
Jon Stewart has made a name for himself not only as a comedian but also as a journalist and journalism critic. Here are several links and videos that illustrate just who Jon Stewart is: Jon Stewart ranked as one of … Continue reading
Posted in Book Link, Chapter 9
Tagged Jon Stewart, television
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Good Friday, Dr. King, and the Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. always understood symbolism and that words and actions had to match each other. That’s why he marched and got arrested in Birmingham, Alabama on Good Friday, 1963. While he was jailed there over Holy Week, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Link, Chapter 12
Tagged MLK, public relations
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Link Ch. 8 – The Bechdel Test
There are lots of movies with great relationships between men. There are a number of movies with interesting roles for women. But how many movies out there feature multiple major female characters who interact with each other? That’s the question … Continue reading
Questioning The Hunger Games
So the movie of The Hunger Games is out, and it’s been an enormous success. Here are some questions the movie might raise: That whole death lottery things seems familiar. Haven’t I read that kind of story before? Yes, in … Continue reading
Link Ch. 8 – Trailer for “The Artist”
The Artist won a host of Oscars in 2012, including Best Actor and Best Picture. Not bad for a black & white silent movie….
Link Ch. 8 – Tyler Perry’s Hollywood Success
Vanity Fair – Tyler Perry was the number #2 African American Hollywood star for 2010 Never mind the fact that he actually lives in Atlanta…. Box Office Mojo – The box office success of Tyler Perry He’s produced a reliably … Continue reading
Posted in Book Link, Chapter 8
Tagged box office, movies, Tyler Perry
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Link Ch. 8 – Original 1975 Jaws trailer
This is the trailer for the original summer blockbuster Jaws released in the summer of 1975.
Posted in Book Link, Chapter 8
Tagged blockbusters, movies
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“The Media”
Remember when you talk about “The Media”: The bestselling newspaper is The Wall Street Journal. The top-rated radio talk show host is Rush Limbaugh, who has more listeners than the top four liberal hosts combined. The top cable news channel … Continue reading
Posted in Chapter 1
Tagged Rush Limbaugh, Secret 2, Seven Truths, Truth 2
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Link Ch. 11 – Fun Commercials
During the advertising unit, I often interrupt the lecture for a “word from our sponsors.” Here are a few of my favorites: Nissan “Toy Story” Nike “I am Tiger Woods” Levis “I Think I Love Your” by Michael Bay Levis … Continue reading