Category: Entertainment & Media 1830

  • “A Thousand Cuts”: Women and Free Media

    “A Thousand Cuts,” a documentary, was filmed to inform the world about numerous and moving situations that female journalists experience in the line of duty. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 19 states that everyone has the right to freedom of expression, meaning that every individual has the right to hold opinions without any interference…

  • Marvel’s “Black Panther” and Ethnic Consumer Behavior of Moviegoers

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Background Literature Review References Abstract This review looks at the movie Black Panther, released in 2018 as a part of the Marvel cinematic universe (MCU). The film gathered significant attention and achieved box office success as well as some significant milestones in the film industry. Notably, it won three Oscars…

  • “Rwanda” Data-Based News Article by Provost

    The genocide in Rwanda, which took place in 1994, was the mass extermination of hundreds of thousands of people. In her article written in 2014, Provost analyzes the significant changes that occurred in Rwanda twenty years after the genocide. The author notes that while, in general, Rwandans live longer and are better off, there are…

  • Fake News and Media Bias Overview

    Media outlets, educational facilities, and religious institutions often present their audience with only one side of a problem or situation. Popular news agencies and online platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram make it possible for political organizations and influential public figures to integrate their propaganda into the posts viewed by millions of people worldwide.…

  • News Probe: History, Mission and Impact on Chinese Media

    Introduction CCTV’s News Probe (Xinwen Diaocha) is a Chinese TV series representing the independent research of the relevant social problems and scandals. The direction of the program significantly deviates from the traditional course of Chinese media, such as political and ideological propaganda, and outlines the societal worries and questions of human development (Yi, 2014, p.…

  • Seeing Canadian Commercials on American Channels

    With the upcoming annual Super Bowl championship, there is a growing rush surrounding the event. Besides crucial significance for the National Football League, national teams, and fans all over the world, the Super Bowl has serious financial implications. Having already hosted 53 championships, the Super Bowl now has invaluable connections in terms of the event…

  • Perceived Creativity and Consumer Engagement on Instagram

    Introduction The problem under discussion in the following literature review covers the effects of consumer’s perception of creativity on Instagram engagement with a focus on the travel industry. The purpose of the study is to investigate the matter by exploring the existing literature about consumer engagement, perceived creativity, brand familiarity, and content type. The structure…

  • Montreal Urban Politics Theory. Cities Held Hostage

    Introduction The urban environment is a complicated system that connects politics, economy, architecture, and society. In-depth knowledge of urban politics is essential for an understanding of how these systems work. The example of Montreal can explain the tendencies of the changes in the big cities around the world. The story told in the documentary Cities…

  • Arab Representation in the Media Project

    Table of Contents Introduction Aladdin representing Arabs as thieves The image of Arabs in the news Conclusion References Introduction Nowadays, there is a wide range of stereotypes concerning every ethnic group forming a community in developed countries. Therefore, people tend to ascribe specific behavioral patterns to people belonging to these groups. Unfortunately, some offensive traits…

  • Selfies, Filters, and Snapchat Dysmorphia by Abigail Fagan

    The article Selfies, Filters, and Snapchat Dysmorphia: How Photo-Editing Harms Body Image, written by Abigail Fagan, raises a crucial question for the contemporary society of how social media influences our perception of the ideal body image that every person should have, according to the online influencers and opinion leaders (Fagan, 2020). More often than ever…