Social Media: Self-regulation vs. Government regulation
Many of us have seen the Netflix documentaries The Social Dilemma or The Great Hack. Both documentaries give a glimpse into the complexity, and challenges we face with social media’s influence over our minds and decision making abilities. The problems that social media companies have created is complex and multifaceted. The article by Bill Curry […]
Why are so many Hollywood productions filmed in Canada?
Building on the discussion today on the “Canadianness” or lack thereof of programs produced in Canada, I am reminded of discussions from my undergrad in film studies of how a surprising amount of (Hollywood and other) movies and programs are filmed in Canadian cities. What is the reason behind this? I identify two reasons. 1. […]
Should Schitt’s Creek be Considered Canadian Content?
Last class we discussed the policy considerations surrounding Canadian content and I immediately thought of one of my favourite Canadian television series, Schitt’s Creek. For me, the show demonstrated that Canadian casts and crews (without the help of Hollywood’s prestige, experience or money) could create content that was smart, funny and respectful of diverse perspectives […]
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