The semantic problems surrounding the words ‘journalist’ and ‘journalism’
Author and journalism academic Dan Gillmor asks whether the words “journalist” and “journalism” apply in a world when everyone is capable of creating content.
Mon, August 30 2010 » Main Page, Media » 5 Comments
A house united in ignorance cannot stand
The NYT’s Timothy Egan on the wilful ignorance (if that’s the right term for it) of far-right Americans and the media that abets them.
Fri, August 27 2010 » * Big Picture Stuff, Main Page, Media » 1 Comment
Leaning, leaning …
Hopefully, you will have seen that as a The Night of the Hunter reference — one of my favourite films of all time. Here’s a YouTube clip: Here’s Roger Ebert’s review. I find it to be spot-on.
Fri, August 27 2010 » Film, Main Page, multimedia » Comments Off
’2001: A Space Odyssey’ in photos
Saw this on the Twitter tonight: 2001: A Space Odyssey – Promotional photos, high resolution What a visually dazzling film, even in still images!
Thu, August 26 2010 » Film, Main Page, Minutiae, photos » Comments Off
Transfixed by trance
Some tunes I tweeted: A neurology lesson from Cabaret Voitaire – http://tinysong.com/sdBM (Warning: Very trance-y) Paul Oakenfold: “Ready, Steady, Go” – http://tinysong.com/hYW1 Donna Summer: “I Feel Love” – http://tinysong.com/igKd (the wellspring of all trance; listen to it with headphones) Madonna: “Ray of Light (Calderone Club Mix)” – http://tinysong.com/ehDx Kruder & Dorfmeister: “Trans Fatty Acid” – [...]
Wed, August 25 2010 » Main Page, Music Monday et al » Comments Off
Want some to see pompous, new-school media criticism dissected? I’ve got your candy
Belgian information designer Stijn DeBrouwere wrote the following in a blog post Monday: Last month, I wrote a guest piece for Paul Bradshaw’s Online Journalism Blog about how, sometimes, it’s really okay to give readers what they want. The piece got some interesting comments from, well, old-timers in the craft. It’s fascinating to see how [...]
Tue, August 24 2010 » Main Page, Media » Comments Off
What would Mikael Blomkvist think of the U.S. business press?
Chrystia Freeland, global editor at large for Reuters, argues that Mikael Blomkvist, the hero reporter of the popular Stieg Larsson novels (eg. Girl With The Dragon Tattoo), would sneer at those business reporters who are too close to their subjects. But she also has something important to say about cognitive bias. Ultimately, I think that’s more important [...]
Mon, August 23 2010 » Main Page, Media » Comments Off
Dear film critics: When it comes to genre films, you’re irrelevant
Pity the poor film critics. While The Expendables gave them a good chance to flex their sarcasm muscles, the audience kicked sand in their faces on the way to the theatres, proving them to be taste-making weaklings.
Sun, August 22 2010 » Film, Main Page » 7 Comments
Late-night listening
At about 2 a.m., I posted the following to Twitter: Some late listening: Gary Numan: “Down In the Park” – http://tinysong.com/wFiv* * This is a terrific live version: Numan in the film Urgh! A Music War New Order, “Your Silent Face” – http://tinysong.com/6N0h Beth Orton, “Central Reservation” – http://tinysong.com/vKhk New Order, “Perfect Kiss” – http://tinysong.com/jCOj [...]
Sun, August 22 2010 » Main Page, Music Monday et al » Comments Off
An Elvis Medley for Death Day 2010
Some songs I posted late Monday to Twitter to mark the 33rd anniversary of the passing of Elvis Presley: Elvis Presley died on this day in 1977. A few favourite tunes: ‘Mystery Train’ – http://tinysong.com/ijBN This is the song that caught the ear of Sam Phillips, owner of Sun Records – ‘That’s All Right Momma’ [...]
Tue, August 17 2010 » Main Page, Minutiae, Music Monday et al » Comments Off