http://sdeshpande1.wordpress.com JRN 101.001 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:28:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have learned so much in this class about the media today. I never really paid attention to all of the many aspects the media includes and the huge role it is playing on society today. True, there are many good things about the media but after taking this class, ... http://sdeshpande1.wordpress.com/2008/04/28/final-reflections/ When Berger was talking about how so many people of different cultures have become accustomed to the American culture when they came to the US, I could not help but think about how our society has such a big impact in the world. Through our advances in media, the entire ... http://sdeshpande1.wordpress.com/2008/04/28/the-melting-pot/ Another thing Berger mentioned that I found interesting is how America's society today includes increasing numbers of people becoming obese and commercials play a role in that. I think that television in general plays a role. Studies have shown that people eat a lot more when watching television than they ... http://sdeshpande1.wordpress.com/2008/04/27/commercials/ One of the ways in which Reality tv is such a big hit is because of Gossip. Berger mentions how gossip shapes the media. I think this is true because half the shows I watch, I probably would not have given a second look at normally but only did so ... http://sdeshpande1.wordpress.com/2008/04/27/more-on-berger/ I find it really sad that people such as Michael Savage and Don Imus have gotten and are getting so much publicity in a nation being ruled by the media. Like what, they think they are so much better than everyone else that it is okay for them to ignore ... http://sdeshpande1.wordpress.com/2008/04/26/ethics-and-journalism/ So I understand the concept of the freedom of speech. And Michael Savage definitely takes that to his advantage. But what of ethics? True, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but in saying that, I do not believe that it is alright for someone to be shelling out names ... http://sdeshpande1.wordpress.com/2008/04/25/michael-savage/ Before watching the video in class, I had already learned and read about video games' effect on young teens and children in my psych classes. In the video it talks about how there are two sides of the controversy: people who believe that video game players are not more violent ... http://sdeshpande1.wordpress.com/2008/04/25/video-games-and-violence/ In his book, Jenkins talks about cult movies. These are movies such as Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, The Matrix, etc create a different world for their followers who are eager to watch the film they, in a way, "worship." These movies are made to be quoted ... http://sdeshpande1.wordpress.com/2008/04/08/cult-movies/ In class, we watched a video of Jenkin's presentation for Google. It basically just gave him an chance to summarize his book, explaining some points more in depth and providing more examples. I agree with his point about new music videos, and how it is so true that no matter ... http://sdeshpande1.wordpress.com/2008/04/08/jenkins-presentation/ After I read chapter 3, I never even realized that filmmakers actually plant clues in video games or computer games, and one must play the game in order to understand the movie. I found it interesting how during older Hollywood movies, an audience member could be distracted or leave the ... http://sdeshpande1.wordpress.com/2008/04/04/jenkins-ch-3/