The Hollowmen
ABC TV here in Aus seem to have nicked the name for a Frontlinesque satire for the noughties.Do they owe Nicky Hager a pint or two for the name (or T S Elliot for that matter)?
View ArticleThe Candidates do "Stand-Up"
Don't you wish our lot could be this good? I thought Obama did a great job (altho' second half is a bit slow)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5SWQJWm6TgMcCain does his bit too, and has a good...
View ArticleNot fogotten - Ian Hislop on conscientious objectors
Just caught the end of what seemed to be a very thoughtful doco on conscientious objectors called "Not forgotten", with Ian Hislop wearing his serious hat.
View ArticleOn the diagnosis of mental illness.
The BBC has recently screened a 2 part program regarding the diagnosis of mental illness.Somewhat blurring the line between reality television and documentary, an experiment is conducted in which 3...
View ArticleCharlie Brooker's Screenwipe on television news
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQOfIPCgJH0Series four of Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe is currently screening in the UK. Screenwipe is a bit like Eating Media Lunch, only because it's the BBC, it has a...
View ArticleStephen Fry and the Gutenberg (printing) Press
The BBC's website for this program correctly states:In this revealing documentary, Stephen Fry investigates the story of one of the most important machines ever invented – the Gutenberg Press.
View ArticleSomething for Language pedants
The following link is for the one or 2 Language pedants who follow Public Address regularly and for people who find Stephen Fry amusing.It is Stephen Fry's "podgram" regarding Language, which seems to...
View ArticleWeekly Media Review in Zimbabwe
After over the weekend hearing a repeat of Chris Laidlaw's interview of David Coltart, a senior MDC politician talking about the political developments in Zimbabwe last year, I set about to find more...
View ArticleThe science & politics of disgust
BBC Radio 4 program on the science of disgust. Also explores the political dimension of disgust.
View ArticleThe accuracy of forecasts
I happened to listen to an interview with Prof Philip Tetlock a couple of weeks ago, in which he talks about the insights arising from a longitudinal study on the accuracy of political forecasts, which...
View ArticleNeil Young - Don't be denied
Happened to catch an excellent Neil Young documentary a couple of weeks ago. It was called "Don't be Denied" and was from the BBC. Here's an excerpt (not of Neil tho) that even folks in NZ should be...
View ArticleThe real crisis? We stopped being wise
With so much discussion regarding legislation at the moment, perhaps it's timely to share this TED presentation, (streaming, vid) which considers the carrot & the stick.The following words are from...
View ArticleFor fans of The Wire
David Simon gets a little annoyed with the state of journalism, so tries to do something about it.Read here. Seriously, do.
View ArticleThe Wire - Season 5 to air
Just so you don't miss it, season five of The Wire will air from next Monday night/Tuesday morning. Set your FreeVos and MySkys (sp?) for around 12:20am.
View ArticleBeyond product placement
A fascinating NY Times article about how the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has been using "message placement" to spread their messages on H.I.V. prevention, surgical safety and the spread of...
View ArticleEating Media Lunch
It's back on the telly for another season! Fridays at 9.30 on TV2.So let us direct our EML-related love and/or scorn here.I'm currently feeling amorous towards the photo of Jeremy as Clint Brown in the...
View Article'Generation Kill' to air in Prime Time
Would you believe it? After putting The Wire on in a post-midnight slot for five years, TVNZ are going to air Generation Kill. In prime time.TV1, Mondays, 8:30. Starting 21 June, once The Pacific has...
View ArticleThe risks of older fatherhood
Radio NZ interview regarding a study on the risks of older fatherhood.Seems to confirm what elder siblings will perhaps claim to have intrinsically understood since the arrival of younger siblings.
View ArticleC4 not picking up The Daily Show this year
Hi everyoneI sent some feedback on C4's website asking why they hadn't scheduled The Daily Show this week as new episodes are being broadcast this week in the US. I received the following...
View ArticleMEDIA CYNICISM - A Case Study
Kudos (overdue) to One News who didn't just roll over and play nice when one of their bigger advertisers (Noel Leeming) employed Erin Brokovich to shill their products.video here text version...
View ArticleNew Charlie Brooker series
Fans of the acerbic television-watching Englishman will be interesting in his new series "You Have Been Watching". It's an hour-long quiz/panel show, where Brooker is joined by three guests, and they...
View ArticleTop Gear and reality TV
I came to a realisation yesterday while writing in this thread (mainly) about boy racers. I was able to figure out why I don't like Top Gear.It's not because Jeremy Clarkson is a smug prick (though...
View ArticleColbert Report starts Wednesday
From Philip Wakefield in the DomPost's TV Week (on-line here).The Colbert Report starts on NZ television on Wednesday ... apparently Sky now has a Comedy Central channel (...that won't be airing The...
View ArticleNo More Daily Show!
Hey can anyone find out what has happened? Comedy Central in NZ has pulled The Daily Show and the Colbert Report.Sky TV has no idea, Telstra has no idea. MTV NZ are pulling out of NZ in a few months,...
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