Article
Cultural Studies
Maria Sigridur Finnsdottir
Summary: Social media has provided powerful tools for radical right parties to expand their influence and connect with concerned voters. However, women politicians on the radical right continue to face gendered stereotypes and are only rewarded online when conforming to these stereotypes.
CONTINUUM-JOURNAL OF MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Communication
Tess van der Zanden, Alexander Peter Schouten
Summary: This study investigates how the creativity criteria of novelty and appropriateness affect impressions of online dating profile owners. The findings suggest that appropriateness is a stronger determinant of romantic attractiveness, and the expectancy violations theory is a useful framework for studying creativity and impression formation in online dating.
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Film, Radio, Television
Rodrigo Munoz-Gonzalez
Summary: This article examines how young people in Costa Rica engage with transnational media and how these media contribute to their understanding of broader geopolitical dynamics. The study reveals that Costa Rican young audiences adopt a stance of critical resignation, accepting a perceived submission and inferiority in the geopolitical landscape while also maintaining a critical awareness of foreign media content.
TRANSNATIONAL SCREENS
(2023)
Article
Film, Radio, Television
Donald Greig
Summary: Film historians have discovered that the French premiere of Carl Theodor Dreyer's La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc (1928) was heavily censored by the state and the Catholic church. However, the exact details of the censorship have always been unclear. A new analysis of the score commissioned for the film's Paris premiere, along with a comparison to a print acquired by the British Film Institute in 1947, reveals that the 1947 version is a copy of the censored film. The analysis also provides evidence of empathetic musical gestures and specially written lyrics that support this claim. This study highlights the valuable contribution of film-music studies in uncovering the censored aspects of Dreyer's famous film.
FRENCH SCREEN STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Film, Radio, Television
Frederick H. White
Summary: This article discusses the cultural mythology of Ernest Hemingway in the film Dreaming of Space and its connection to the lost generation in Soviet Union, highlighting their desire for liberation and the challenges they faced in pursuing it.
STUDIES IN RUSSIAN AND SOVIET CINEMA
(2023)
Article
Communication
Whitney Monaghan
Summary: This article analyzes the strategies of BVOD and SVOD services in Australia for categorizing and promoting queer titles, and how this impacts the visibility and inclusion of LGBTQ identities within the Australian screen media landscape.
TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA
(2023)
Article
Film, Radio, Television
Ellen Gruenkemeier
Summary: British television crime dramas reflect on social issues and engage viewers in public debate, satisfying their need for comfort and closure. The reconfigured whodunit provides both escapism and topicality.
JOURNAL OF POPULAR TELEVISION
(2023)
Article
Communication
Laura Schumacher
Summary: There has been a significant shift in the way teen TV shows handle sexual topics, moving from an overtly educational approach to a more positive outlook. This change aims to alleviate controversies surrounding teen sexuality, while also providing a broader spectrum of choices for teen girls. However, it also underscores the dangers they face in a patriarchal society, reinforcing the need for caution and boundaries when it comes to girlhood sexuality.
TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA
(2023)
Article
Film, Radio, Television
Che Sokol
Summary: This article examines the representation of female protagonists' sensual and embodied experiences in Francophone North African cinema, focusing on the dynamic cinematographic styles of four filmmakers. It highlights the use of multisensory connection in disrupting the unequal power dynamic between the viewer and the female characters' bodies.
FRENCH SCREEN STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Communication
Rebecca Weeks
Summary: Although horror has a bad reputation, it remains popular in cinemas and has gained prominence on television. Lovecraft Country, Them, and The Terror are experimental historical shows that effectively blend historical truths with fantasy. The physical reaction of the audience to the horror in these shows influences their response to the historical horrors. Adding horror to a period setting does not invalidate the historical representation, instead it complicates the audience's understanding. Anthology and limited series formats are well-suited for creating this type of complex historical narrative.
TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA
(2023)
Article
Communication
Wei Shi, Shih-Diing Liu
Summary: This article examines the intricate portrayal of bad mother in the TV drama "A Love for Dilemma" and emphasizes the significance of analyzing the representation of motherhood in gaining insights into the interplay between patriarchy, the market, and the state's impact on maternal subjectivity.
TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA
(2023)
Article
Communication
Dasol Kim
Summary: This study examines the concept of identity-based content creation in the digital sphere and explores how the emphasis on self-branding can obscure power dynamics and historical inequalities. Through the analysis of two TikTok content creators, it also examines how this type of content creation serves as a means to negotiate power dynamics and build a self-brand in the digital content creation field.
TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA
(2023)
Article
Cultural Studies
Ana Grgic
Summary: The re-emergence of local horror films in Malaysia in the early 21st century coincided with the rise of digital filmmaking. Digital streaming platforms have become new circulation routes for engaged and independent local films, offering more freedom compared to the Malaysian mainstream film landscape. Streaming platforms are particularly suitable for hosting horror movies, which often face censorship due to violence, explicit content, and focus on evil. Additionally, 'Southeast Asian horror' has become a key curating and marketing strategy for the global arthouse streaming service MUBI in Southeast Asia.
CONTINUUM-JOURNAL OF MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Film, Radio, Television
Hyejung Ju
Summary: The phenomenal success of "Squid Game" highlights the unique nature of Netflix's global expansion and its impact on the production and distribution of Korean content. While Netflix's original K-dramas have gained international popularity, there are concerns about the potential effects on the Korean TV industry.
CRITICAL STUDIES IN TELEVISION
(2023)
Article
Communication
Suryansu Guha
Summary: Netflix's 2020 release Indian Matchmaking sparked controversy among South Asian and diasporic audiences. This paper explores the paradox of simultaneously loving and hating a media product, arguing that hatewatching is not an act of resistance but a strategic move by platforms to attract viewers and cultivate consumer habits.
TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA
(2023)
Article
Communication
Sherry S. Yu
Summary: Kim's Convenience is the first Asian-led sitcom in Canadian broadcasting which explores how cultural diversity is communicated in Canadian television. This popular sitcom, praised by both audiences and the television industry, joins the recent trend of minority-led productions in Canada.
TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA
(2023)
Article
Communication
Lucy March
Summary: This paper analyzes the impact of the collaboration between Ashnikko and virtual idol Hatsune Miku to explore how intercultural commercial ventures shape Miku's identity. The study demonstrates that both the narrative of the music video and the audience discourse in the comments section contribute to a complex portrayal of Miku's cultural signifiers. While there is potential for fluid approaches to identity within the hyperpop and virtual idol subcultures, cultural and commercial constraints still play a significant role.
TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA
(2023)
Article
Communication
David Grondin, Simon Hogue
Summary: This article examines the television series "Person of Interest" and its representation of global surveillance and artificial intelligence to reflect on popular understandings of surveillance and explore the role of cultural representations in shaping social order.
TELEVISION & NEW MEDIA
(2023)
Article
Cultural Studies
Zahid Khan
Summary: In many Muslim societies, spatial boundaries and gender segregation have become critical issues for women's rights and feminist activism. These concepts, rooted in patriarchal culture and religious interpretations, undermine women's agency and autonomy, leading feminists to challenge them. Feminists in Pakistan have been using various cultural and political activities, including the annual 'Aurat March' and social media campaigns, as well as feminist documentaries, to oppose these restrictions and fight for women's rights. This paper explores how feminist documentaries contest spatial boundaries in Pakistan.
CONTINUUM-JOURNAL OF MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Film, Radio, Television
Sally Barnden
Summary: This essay assesses the afterlives of a sixteenth-century legal proceeding in film, theatre, and scholarship, focusing on a musical adaptation that revised earlier versions of the story in response to historiographical concerns. It examines the engagement of the musical with new historicist ideas about early modern identity contingency.
ADAPTATION-THE JOURNAL OF LITERATURE ON SCREEN STUDIES
(2023)
