The “Auf Wiedersehen, Mitches” episode of Real Husbands of Hollywood aired on BET on February 19, 2013. The Black Entertainment Television network is one of its kind as one of the few channels that specifically cater to Black audiences. Real Husbands of Hollywood exists as an episodic parody of the conflict-driven reality shows that have surged in recent years, such as Real … [Read more...] about TV Culture: The Real Husbands of Hollywood
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Visual Literacy: Roman Cielewicz
Roman Cieslewicz is a graphic designer and photographer. He was born in Lwow, Poland in 1930. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, Cracow in 1955. He has worked as the art director of Vogue, Elle and Mafia and as the artistic creater of Opus International. Roman Cielewicz was first national recognized for his Polish poster series. This series was influenced by political, … [Read more...] about Visual Literacy: Roman Cielewicz
TV Culture: India’s “New Girl”
In a recent episode of FOX’s comedy New Girl, culture was placed at the forefront. In “Table 34,” Cece, a beautiful American Indian model, attends an Indian marriage convention hoping to find a man that she can relate to on a cultural level. After breaking up with Schmidt, she convinces herself that she will have an inherent interest in well-to-do Indian men. Schmidt, still in … [Read more...] about TV Culture: India’s “New Girl”
Visual Literacy: Javier Mariscal
Graphic design is not limited to only digital compositions. Many of the pioneers of graphic design were fine artists in the 60’s and 70’s. One such designer was Javier Mariscal. Mariscal is a Spanish artist and designer who was born in February 1950 in the city of Valencia, Spain. His rich and diverse work spans quorky cartoon characters to unique interior designs, from … [Read more...] about Visual Literacy: Javier Mariscal
Across the Aisle: Surprise in Rome
By Megan Rilkoff For the first time in 600 years, a pope is resigning from his high Vatican position. Blaming ill health, Pope Benedict XVI announced on the morning of Monday, February 11, that he can no longer fulfill the demanding duties of Pope. Both Al Jazeera and NPR released audio clips about the Pope’s surprise resignation but tackled this truly unprecedented story … [Read more...] about Across the Aisle: Surprise in Rome