tag - aesthetics
My Murder, Your Entertainment
May 15, 2023
It’s no secret that true crime media, whether in podcast or film format, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. True crime is popular for reasons other than entertainment, as…...
Historical Accuracy in Entertainment Media
August 10, 2022
How accurate do historical dramas like "The Crown" need to be?...
The Good, the Bad, and the Sticky
May 24, 2022
What are the tradeoffs associated with sticker art in public spaces?...
Powerful Art, Harmed Environments
March 29, 2020
What if great art has to harm the environment to make its point?...
Weather Media in the Public Sphere
May 2, 2019
What are the implications of our communication about weather for our democratic public sphere?...
Race, Democracy, and Media
April 16, 2019
How does America's struggle with current and past oppression intersect with media practices?...
Halloween Hijinks and Internet Shaming
April 3, 2019
What ethical decisions await those dressing up for Halloween--and those reacting to racially insensitive costumes?...
Netflix and Kill
March 14, 2019
What are the ethics of portraying heinous criminals in popular films?...
Race, Democracy, and Media
March 6, 2019
April 9, 2019: How does America's struggle with current and past oppression intersect with media practices?...
The Ethics of Computer-Generated Actors
February 13, 2019
What ethical concerns arise when filmmakers use CGI to resurrect dead actors?...
When Does Artistic Creativity Become the Exploitat...
January 22, 2019
What ethical concerns arise when a prominent photographic artist uses her children in her work?...
#MeToo and the Arts
July 18, 2018
What happens when the #MeToo movement meets the artworld?...