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Everything is a Remix – Apocalypse Pooh

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Ralph Hanson

Back in 1987, comedian and filmmaker Todd Graham had a thought. What if he combined sequences from Francis Ford Coppola’s classic reboot of “Heart of Darkness”  Apocalypse Now with segments of the Disney version of Winnie the Pooh and the Honey … Continue reading →

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Everyone’s Gone to the Movies – Let’s talk movies in class

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Ralph Hanson

NOTE: This is a collection of videos I’m going to be using in class this week to go with my discussion of the movies in Global Media Literacy. You all no doubt think you are of the “cat video” generation. … Continue reading →

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Everything is a (musical) remix

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Ralph Hanson

Updated 2/28/24 Kirby Ferguson did a remarkable series of videos about ten years ago under the title “Everything is a Remix.” He’s now in the process of remaking (remixing!) the series for a new decade. Below is the first segment, … Continue reading →

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Return of “Missing White Woman Syndrome”

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Ralph Hanson

Editor’s Note: Please note that nothing in this commentary is intended to minimize the violence perpetrated against Gabby Petito. But there are significant news coverage issues brought up by this case that I think need to be discussed. Ms. Petito … Continue reading →

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Meet my commentary and blogging students

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Ralph Hanson

Looking for some interesting college students from out here on the prairie to hear from? Here’s your chance. Here are the blogs and Twitter feeds for my #JMC406 Commentary and Blogging students: Alexis Henry Blog: https://alexisjhenry.wordpress.com/blog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexisjaidyn14 Ashley Hopkins … Continue reading →

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Memories for the 9/11 anniversary

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Ralph Hanson

Editor’s note: Much of this is drawn from a series of annual posts I have made over the years to commemorate 9/11 It was 20 years ago tomorrow morning that I was teaching my freshman media literacy course at West … Continue reading →

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Ten Twitter Accounts Worth Following

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Ralph Hanson

One of my first assignments for my commentary and blogging students is to have them put together a post of 10 Twitter feeds worth following. Overall, I want them to be the kind of people who would be of value … Continue reading →

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Questions Worth Asking (Maybe)

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Ralph Hanson

What is Rachel Maddow going to be doing going forward? Hint: It’s not going to be business as usual at MSNBC. If you pay any attention to the cable news business, you will know that Rachel Maddow is the only … Continue reading →

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Ignoring partisan rhetoric, what is critical race theory? Making sense out of what critical race theory (CRT) is and is not, Part II

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Ralph Hanson

There’s been an awful lot of loose talk about “critical race theory” (CRT) and how it is being taught in everywhere from grade school to college.  Most of the people who use the term have little idea what CRT actually … Continue reading →

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In The Heights, Returning to Theaters, and the Importance of Representation

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Ralph Hanson

While I’ve always been a big fan of action and sci-fi flicks, the movie I’ve been most excited about seeing this summer has been Lin-Manuel Miranda’s (Hamilton) and Jon Chu’s (Crazy Rich Asians) musical extravaganza In The Heights.  In the Heights … Continue reading →

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