Erin Meyers
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Social media and control
Thanks for your comment, Brian. Many celebrities have turned to Twitter to try and regain control over their image. It's done well for some (Lady Gaga springs to mind) and has been a disaster for others (Lindsey Lohan, Amanda Bynes). Cruise does have ... -
I'M NEVER COMING OUT!
So glad you used this clip, Alice! Such a great episode of South Park, particularly in it's critique of Cruise and his absolute refusal to deal with any critiques. To me, it's not the level at which he tries to deny the rumors that only continue ... -
Taking Cruise seriously
Colin, Interesting take on a shift for Cruise. To me, the key of your post is your idea that taking on the Grossman role allowed Cruise "to seem like he took himself less seriously." So this moment seemed like nothing more than a shrewd calculat ... -
More on Muscle Milk Effect
Great post, and one relevant to things I've been teaching lately. I frequently get the response from students that they don't mind such targeting because "Facebook/Twitter/whatever sends me stuff I like." But the Muscle Milk Effect (I ... -
On screen logos
Thanks for this interesting post. I wonder if the DVR user data also plays into the networks' use of logos in the corner of the screen during programming. It seems to me those logos, particularly on some networks, have gotten more eye-catching...us ... -
star parents
I agree with the idea that the show uses irony-free (or at least lower irony, I have trouble seeing any performance by JB as without irony…I think it’s the eyebrows) performances by typically hipster or indie stars as a way to appeal to the parents in a ... -
Re: 'You Wind Her Up, She Bakes'...The (Increasingly Sparse) Moments Longtime Soaps Fans Still Watch For
Daytime to Primetime?
I enjoyed this perspective on the continuing endurance of soap opera narratives. It makes me curious that more attention is not being paid to these forms in this new age of serial television. Shows like Lost or Battlestar certainly demand that audie ...