QS: pagename=discussion%2Fculture-crashing

mycat: culture-crashing

Culture Crashing

rssSubscribe to this blog's RSS

Juice & Abuse: Why “Jersey Shore” Isn’t Just a Joke(2)

By Shannan Scarselletta | December 21st, 2009 | 2 comments

Admittedly, I have a history of being overly analytical of media — particularly anything that features alcohol, grinding, mascara-streaked cheeks, and copious amounts of eyeliner. And, in light of my tendency towards criticism, my hour-long adoration of MTV’s newest reality show, The Jersey Shore, becomes even more surprising.

Full Story

Does Ellen’s Cosmetic Comedy Send the Wrong Message?

By Anne Dalton | December 4th, 2009 | 7 comments

Ellen Degeneres’ Cover Girl ad features her goofing around in a photo shoot. But does her opening line convey the wrong message? Guest blogger Anne Dalton discusses how students in her class reacted to the commercial.

Processing ‘Precious’: Teachable Moments from the Movie

By Shannan Scarselletta | November 23rd, 2009 | 5 comments

After experiencing the movie Precious (based on the novel Push by Saphire) last Sunday, I felt a little like I’d survived a natural disaster. (Perhaps surprisingly, I’m not referring to Mariah Carey’s acting, which was pleasantly void of all, well, Glitter.) This is a thought-provoking film for adults to see and discuss.

Heeding New Moon’s Cautionary Tale

By Candace Nuzzo | November 20th, 2009 | 0 comments

As readers of this blog know, I’m a confirmed Twi-Hard. But whether you love or abhor the teen vampire flicks (and their corresponding books), there’s an important lesson in the latest installment, New Moon, that shouldn’t be ignored.

Was the GG Threesome Just Salacious Gossip?

By Candace Nuzzo | November 19th, 2009 | 3 comments

Over the past several weeks much has been made of the Nov. 9 episode of Gossip Girl in which three of its characters would engage in a sexual act – aka a threesome. Was it really that controversial? And what does this matter?

Recent Comments

Socialize with Rosalind

WHO IS ROSALIND WISEMAN?

Rosalind Wiseman is an internationally recognized author and educator on children, teens, parenting, education and social justice. Her work aims to help parents, educators and young people successfully navigate the social challenges of young adulthood.