Media Paper Samples

Binge-Watching TV Shows as Modern Tendency

In the article “Binge watching shows kills what makes TV special,” Summerson (2018) argues that watching an entire show detracts from the experience. The viewer does not develop a relationship with the characters and does not have an opportunity to discuss each episode. However, online platforms, for example, Netflix, provide...

Snyder Cut in Answer the Public and Google Trends

Snyder Cut is the version of the Justice League movie (the DC universe) by Zack Snyder that was released recently on HBO Max – a streaming service. There have been many issues related to this version, given that there was a conflict between Snyder and the production studio – Warner...

Visual Argument: #AloneTogether Billboard Advertisement

Introduction With the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, public service announcements have become one of the most effective tools for providing important and accurate information to the general public. The paper focuses on the analysis of a COVID-19 safety message displayed on a billboard. It is a part of the...

Psychological Analysis of Allers’ “Lion King”

Oedipus Complex Theory This paper will provide the analysis of the Lion King, specifically Simba’s life, in terms of Freud’s Oedipus complex theory. The Oedipus complex examines the myth about King Oedipus as a depiction of sexuality, infantilism, and neuroticism (Spencer, 2020). According to the Oedipal theory, the complex tends...

Video Production: The Family Feud TV Show

The TV show that I watched is Family Feud, which regularly airs on weeknights and weekends on WBNX-TV. The show airs between 7:00-7:30 PM and 9:00-9:30 PM and Sundays from 7:00-7:30 PM (WBNX). The show was closed-captioned; by default, its subtitles are enabled. The fact that the TV show has...

«Weapons of Mass Displacement»: Analysis of Visual and Written Features

Introduction Art Spiegelman is one of the most famous authors of political cartoons, comics, and graphic novels. Spiegelman has earned his reputation for discussing and highlighting controversial topics through vivid visuals that are close and understandable to many people. The cartoon “Weapons of Mass Displacement” is one such work, which...

Social Media in the Workplace: Pros and Cons

Introduction As a global trend, digitalization, has become an integral part of many spheres of life, including the business industry. The widespread use of online tools and programs to maintain the sustainability of operational processes, strategic planning, recruiting, and other tasks explains the relevance of these resources in most modern...

Early Examples of Quality Television

Nowadays, TV-channels and online streaming platforms offer an extensive selection of excellent shows, which can be attributed to the notion of quality television. This term was originally coined in the 1970s and, today, it functions as a meta-genre which implies three key features, these are complexity, authenticity, and signature style...

Popular Culture and Injustice in the American Society

The Great Depression Popular culture played an instrumental role during The Great Depression era. Beginning with the Bonus Army, a team of disappointed soldiers converged in Washington, D.C to demand their unpaid bonuses for wartime services to assuage the economic impacts of the Great Depression. The Grapes of Wrath by...

Fake News: What Makes a Source Reliable?

Informational literacy is extremely important when an adult is trying to determine trends in the political or economic field of the country. The ability to evaluate sources and recognize if these sources are accurate allows one to look more confidently into the future and make assumptions about the real development...