Ethics in Media

Ethical Review: TOP TEN LISTS

barcode 2x — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:43:50 -0700

I'm overwhelmed by a glut of confusing top ten lists of everything from fims to people to books to just random things arranged together that don't even belong in the same place. We're inundated by so many top tens in so many places that I'm sure we're only a breath away from seeing a top ten list of top ten lists.

The Immoral World of Woody Allen

barcode 2x — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:35:37 -0700

I was at work, finishing a project with some students. A co-worker and I were talking. I told her that I was reviewing the new Woody Allen film, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, and it looked like I was going alone. I often go to movies alone, but a single guy at a Woody Allen film is a pathetic sight. One of my students, a 13-year-old girl was passing by and overheard my plans. "That sounds fun," she joked, "let's go."

Ethical Review: PINEAPPLE EXPRESS

barcode 2x — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:24:34 -0700

Good weed and extreme violence! PINEAPPLE EXPRESS is a solid installment in the proud history of Stoner Cinema. Pound for pound, this has got to be the most irresponsible genre in all of film.

'Hair' Today

barcode 2x — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:37:34 -0700

Hippie musical 'Hair' returns to New York's Public Theatre. Far out!