The author interviews a local mediaphile in order to better understand how cartoons have changed over the last twenty years, what we should look for in good cartoons, and how cartoons affect viewers.
The problems with the popular television show and with the medium of television in general outweigh the potential educational value.
How does the agricultural commentary of Jesus apply to our relationship with modern technology?
In this particular season of ghost stories and haunted houses, the maze of fear is difficult to navigate.
Approaching advertising with discernment involves a willingness to establish values in advance and to be fully awake when viewing.
An animation featuring some stats about advertising; a good introduction to 'So what?' below.
Analyzing advertising statistics and asking why Christians should care.
Who knew there were so many sports fans lurking about the site?
Reviews help us analyze and act in our culture.
The community?s opinion on the top show jives with the ratings.
Is Extreme Makeover: Home Edition philanthropic?or pornographic?
An interview with artist Ben Keys about his series of paintings featuring TV Head.
On the top ten in television.
Might a fast teach us how to better "chop wood, carry water"?
An excerpt from a journal about coping with chronic pain.
On inter-textual pop culture community in The Cable Guy.
From television to the Bible, reflections for the celebration of Epiphany.
On the broader implications of the upside down world in David Simon’s Baltimore.
How a medium that is itself engulfed in fame has something to teach us about public people.
Reflections on ambition, identity, fame, fortune and family.
An interview about language and culture with a partner in critical blogging.
Cultivating a mindful approach to watching television.
Chronicling an English major's complicated relationship with books.
On taking an unconventional route to becoming a lover of books.
The photographs of Andre Kertesz and the world of stories, and the stories of the world.
Why confessing our pop culture secrets can be good for us.
On the results of a steady diet from the industrial entertainment system.
On the higher purpose of pop culture debate.
Welcome to the longest reality show ever.
A personal reflection on weight, prompted by the ABC Family show, Huge.