Theres nothing quite like stumbling upon something unexpected and great. Thats just what happened today while I was browsing Hulu for something to watch. I came across one of there new original comedies called Casual. I wont hold anyone in suspense, it was fantastic. Funny, casual, smart, and keeping with what makes most modern single camera comedies great. It was true to life.
With the networks forcing much of the same, season after season. That is dull and reworked same ol situational comedy, a' la “The Grinder”, or whats even worse a half try at what a cable or streaming service would produce. Even at times some of Hulu's original comedy content has been hard pressed. (I may be alone in this, but Difficult People was so forced and hard
Reality shows sent a much-needed lifeline to the television networks industry. These shows have found a new way to bring much needed viewers, and even more important they brought in much needed money. The money came rolling into CBS after premiering Survivor, which brought in a profit of around $30,000,000 to the network. Even though Survivor is the must costly reality show, costing close to one million dollars to produce and hour of programming. In comparison to other shows, which cost far more like CBS’s series “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” which cost over 1.6 million to produce per hour. With the amount of money coming in such large sums to networks have had to close monitor how much is being spent. Clearly’ the reality shows have brought in much needed assets to the flattering television networks.
Younger generations and the more vulnerable in society can be influenced in avoiding peer pressure, but for the individuals filled with wisdom, the shows can reflect based on American modern society. Everybody Loves Raymond and Full House are great shows who faces similar life obstacles a typical person living in the US has today. As a result, most modern family comedy sit-coms are reflecting our society’s generations and the more vulnerable. Based on the success of early family sit coms, American’s adapted to a fast pace lifestyle with the help of modern
It was hilarious whenever Fred Sanford of the hit series Sanford and Son used to fake his heart attack saying that famous phrase, “I’m coming Elizabeth” or what about him telling Aunt Ester how ugly she was. No one took that type of comedy to the heart and it was intended to hurt no one. It was all for a laugh. Now in today’s time there are new shows on television such as The Chapelle Show, which is hosted and directed by the comedian Dave Chapelle. The object of this show seems to be how much fun he can make of a different race. Times have changed and so have peoples’ since of humor. People went from the laid-back type sitcoms such as Sanford and Son, The Three Stooges, and The Little Rascals, which are all types of shows that people can watch with their entire family, to shows even adults feel turned away from. Some examples include The Chapelle Show and In Living Color.
How many shows on television do you know that offer a guilt-free antihero as its protagonist? Well, I certainly cannot think of many, and I believe that is the inaugural case as to why NBC’s The Blacklist has been this Fall’s number one show. The idea behind it is that an ingenious, criminal mastermind for some apparent reason starts to assist the FBI catch the world’s most wanted criminals, some of which they did not know existed. Although I am already a fan of the show, I do think that The Blacklist does borrow much of its premise from USA’s White Collar. I feel Andy Greenwald describes the show best when he says, “It’s a cop procedural with a criminal as the lead investigator.”
Donald ‘Bruce Dawe’ encountered various career paths, greatly influencing his phycological and emotional beliefs. His works illustrate the extensive life experiences of which he endured. Dawe’s works are the focus point of ideas such as; love, consumerism, seclusion and the values of a man. The ideas in Dawes poem were relatable during the contextual years and relate to modern audiences; with themes such as consumerism and love. The poem Televistas’ focuses on the effects of consumerism on love, using the influence of Television to argue this; with juxtapositions of characters also metaphors; Homo Suburbanesis showcases a stereotypical mans values in a couplet to close the poem and using sensory imagery emphasises the asphyxiation of city life
Now, the new sitcoms have introduced new family situations, and controversies around them. However, these family members aren’t the sweet, funny, semi-normal characters that were adored in (Full House). They seem to have very different, weird and somehow funny personalities. (Modern Family) introduces the typical “mom, dad, and three kids” family along with an old man married to a younger Columbian woman and gay men with an adopted Asian baby. These new sitcoms like Modern Family introduce family diversity, something that wasn’t exactly present in older sitcoms. Another difference between the old sitcoms and the new is that the humor is a bit more old school. Now the older sitcoms were very seldom and profane and they relied on more classic, clean cut direct humor. Current sitcoms often include less G-rated humor, relying on crude humor to get laughs. There’s not much harm in that though, as long as it doesn’t go overboard. Older sitcoms were based on more functional families, where newer ones tend to be based on dysfunctional families; new sitcoms, Modern Family especially, rely on this dysfunctionality to make their viewers laugh. Older sitcoms, like Full House, had a lot of feel-good moments of bonding between family characters, but new sitcoms seem to take away from that
Judd Apatow (‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’, ‘Knocked Up’) is known for his contained and loveable comedies, but this marks the first time he’s directed a film that he didn’t write or co-write himself. He co-wrote ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’ with his leading man Steve Carell, but he’s never not taken part in the screenplay of one of his films, at least not until this film. I personally walked into this film with a lot of hesitation, I’m not well-versed in Amy Schumer’s particular brand of humor thus I’m not sure how much I can trust her, but the trailers worked for me and Judd Apatow has never made a bad film in my eyes, and this is definitely not a slipup.
Hollywood’s Blacklist developed out of complex social, political, and economical conditions. The Hollywood’s blacklist was a method utilized by the federal government to deny employment to many professionals in the entertainment industry, including but not limit to screenwriter, actor, producer, director, musicians, and animators. These professionals were “blacklisted” as a result of suspected political association with the Communist party. The manufacturing of the blacklist sprung out of panic and fear of communist reconnaissance as a result of many events that were taking place around the world such as the Soviet Eastern Europe, Berlin blockade, Chinese Civil War, confessions of high-ranking government officials of espionage for the Soviet Union, Korean War and , Atomic bomb,. The Hollywood’s blacklist was also a manifest of extreme paranoia related to the Cold War. Americans indentified a threat to their freedoms of society and democracy which facilitated a climax of intense anti-communist sentiment during the 1940’2 and 1950’s. This study will examine the creation and influence of the Hollywood’s blacklist on a political platform, and economical consequence, and a social exile of civil liberties.
Blue meth? This is what the TV series Breaking Bad is shaped around. First, I will be discussing why I chose Breaking Bad to analyze. Secondly, I will discuss the topic of communicating verbally with Walter and Jesse. Thirdly, I will see how they managed conflict and power. Fourthly, I will look at Walter White's relationship with his friends. Fifthly, I will see how listing actively played a role in Breaking Bad. Next, I will dissect Walter and Jesse's relationship in the workplace. Lastly, I will see what this means for communication as a whole.
In closing, Mary Tyler Moore is still a great show to see. It is a great way to get away from the sex, violence, and taboo in media today. It may not be as funny as it used to be, but it’s just as revolutionary, and just as entertaining, but in a different way: as history.
Liz's first day as a field agent was not how she imagined it to be and having blood stained carpets was very discomforting to say the least. However, it was great motivation for Liz to cut out the stained carpet. Could this be why Red sent Zamani to attack Tom? Did Red ask Zamani so there would be blood on the carpet that Liz would want to change in turn revealing a floorboard where Red knew Tom hid his get-out-of-the-country-quick-box? That's a long con even Sawyer would envy (LOST reference). The scene is important for two reasons; the first of which is it planted a seed of doubt about Liz's husband being a "good guy" to both Liz and us, the audience. The second reason is because it adds to the air of mystery surrounding the scar on Liz's hand; The symbol engraved on the box is identical to the scar on Liz's wrist. This was a great moment in the show as it expanded the overall mystery and lead to another great moment when...
... chaos, and people, on our televisions. Surviving low ratings with a large Internet following and critical acclaim, NBC’s Hannibal is a force to be reckoned with in primetime television.
...with Breaking Bad. Gilligan admitted while standing alongside his award-winning cast members at the 2013 Emmy Awards that, “You have hopes and dreams, but I never even thought this show would go on the air.” The renowned creator of this hit series brilliantly pieced together a dark world filled with cartel, crime, and crystal meth. Thanks to the flawless acting, the surreal mix of scientific fact paired with creative vision, and the immensely engaging characters, there is no doubt that Breaking Bad stands as the single dominating modern-day television series America has to offer.
The creation of television broadcasting changed the way the world interacted, making it one of the most successful and important innovation. The Entertainment industry brought Reality TV to America, changing and evolving along with the changes in society. The concept of Reality TV is to show the struggles of real people or actors without scripts, surprising, and terrifying many of its viewers. The television content has changed over the years reflecting the changes in society; the Reality Shows are becoming more obscene, controversial, and competitive.
... the genre. Only time will tell if the comedy will maintain its television supremacy. Until then, society will just have to stay tuned.