Topic: media
Back in the 1950's someone described TV as a "vast Wasteland". Keep in mind this was back when there were only 3 channels and everything had a script. Nowadays you have over 100 channels, mostly drivel. I watch 2 hours a week, unless there's a special on the History Channel. I find that there's nothing on. What used to be funny sitcoms have been replaced with game shows, reality shows (which don't seem very real to me), and police drama. What's next, a reality show about a group of people dreaming up the next reality show? Or what about a house full of cops who play games? We could call it "Law and Order House".
TV news isn't any better. It's mostly driven by soundbites, and every move made by a celebrity passes as news these days. Last year a CNN anchorwoman refused to to a lead story about Paris Hilton. Or was it Brittney Spears? Does it matter? Coverage of a Republican debate centered around Mitt Romney's hair. Lost in all the fluff of the debates: the issues! We had Romney and McCain arguing in circles about who said what about leaving in Iraq (their arguement sounded more like an agreeance to me) while Ron Paul and Mike Huckabee could've been putting on a magic show trying to get some attention.
Seen any good movies lately that you haven't seen before? Me neither. It's either a remake of an earlier movie (because I can do it better!), a movie based on a TV show from at least 20 years ago, or your standard fare action movie which uses the same plot as all the others. Oh, I almost forgot the Hugh Grant romantic comedy. If I see one more break-up caused by a tragic misunderstanding....
What's on tonight? Let me know what you're watching and if it's any good.
