These days, it seems like every new show on television is a remake of something that has already been done successfully, run its course, and fizzled out. Shows like Queer Eye, Will and Grace, and Fuller House have been given another chance recently. So why do producers think that a second life of a show will be […]

15 Minutes of Fame

Whether one would like to admit it or not, everyone who goes on reality television is searching for some sort of fame. People who apply for shows like America’s Got Talent, America’s Next Top Model, and American Idol are definitely more overtly looking for fame–striving for that ever-elusive contract or magazine spread. However, on shows like The Real World […]

Unraveling “RelationShep’s” Twisted Fairytale…

People know and love (or hate) Shepard Rose from Bravo’s Southern Charm, a show with almost two million weekly viewers about a group of wealthy friends from Charleston, SC. A main theme on the show is the fact that Shep cannot seem to commit to a girl, despite the fact that he is 37 years of […]

Modes of Representation: Keeping Up with the Kardashians

“Keeping Up with the Kardashians” has become the epitome of the reality television genre. If one were to ask strangers on the street (Jimmy Fallon style) what first comes to mind when one says the words “reality television,” many of them would say something that relates to the Kardashians. In fact, I asked my family […]

SUMMATIVE STATEMENT: Am I a Gadget?

“No. I am not a gadget.” That is my simple answer to this question–now let me tell you why. I am a human. I eat, I breathe, I sleep, I grow, and I feel. Gadgets do not and can not do any of these activities. They do not fit the basic criteria for life that […]

Hyperlink Extension Report

For this assignment, I chose to further analyze Alice Marwick’s “Instafame: Luxury Selfies in the Attention Economy.” This reading focused on the nuances and characteristics of “Instafame” (the acquiring of several thousands or even millions of followers on Instagram regardless of celebrity status) in comparison to the more heavily-studied topic of “microcelebrity.” Marwick also analyzed […]

Media Event #2

Over the break, I watched Demi Lovato’s new documentary called Simply Complicated. It tells the story of her childhood, her rise to fame, and her downward spiral after her struggles with addiction. In her documentary, I saw many parallels to the documentary Amy that we watched during one of our screenings for this class. They both became […]

Access and Digital Media Culture

When I think of the word “access” in digital media culture, I first think of my mother’s job as a lawyer for NBCUniversal. In her world, access is about obtaining rights, drafting contracts, and working in the best interest of the network. This is all on the behind the scenes production side of television, which […]

Humans of Emory Podcast Proposal

Podcast Proposal ABSTRACT: In this podcast, I would like to focus on the stories of the Humans of Emory. No matter how privileged or underprivileged—everyone has a story to share. Some problems seem more trivial than others, but everyone is affected by something regardless. This podcast acts as a platform for anyone to share their […]

The Ethics of Immortality/ Digital Media and Culture/ Reality Television

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The Reboot: Rehashing Success