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Comedy, Reality

The Roast of Kevin Hart: When Internalized Capitalism and Racism Collide

The following post summarizes the main themes covered in my most recent episode, “The Roast of Kevin Hart: When Internalized Capitalism and Racism Collide.”A list of the sources and resources mentioned in the episode is available at the bottom of this post, and the information is also available in the podcast episode description. Are comedy specials and roasting episodes harmless entertainment, or do they carry … Continue reading The Roast of Kevin Hart: When Internalized Capitalism and Racism Collide

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Comedy/Drama

Disney vs. Nickelodeon: The Kissing Rule

When it comes to kid’s shows, Disney and Nickelodeon dominate the stage. These two networks together have produced some of the most memorable and greatest children’s shows of all time. Even though they are both in the children’s market, they are in many ways very different from one another. One of the most notable ways is in their depiction of romance and dating. From Nickelodeon, … Continue reading Disney vs. Nickelodeon: The Kissing Rule

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Comedy/Drama

Case Study: Grease Live!

I’ll make this short and sweet. On Jan 31st, Fox premiered its production of Grease Live! It featured a brand new cast and guest musical performances. While I won’t get into specifics about the show, I do want to highlight two significant changes from the original movie that was memorable. First, there were more interracial couples and characters of color this time than in the 1978 movie. … Continue reading Case Study: Grease Live!

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