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TV ratings: the demographic scam
By
John W. Kennedy
So many channels, so little to watch. Especially if you’re not in the coveted 18-34 year-old demographic so sought after by advertisers who are continually told (or who tell us) that this highly-prized group of hyper-cool human beings prefers their TV entertainment to be “edgy” (which is usually a euphemism for mean or, at least, not nice). The result of…
Larry King: the last of the listening hosts?
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John W. Kennedy
Larry King announced on his CNN show last night that his 25 years old program would be coming to an end this fall. His sometimes messy personal life aside, ratings and changing viewer tastes no doubt contributed to his “decision.” Personally, I’m sorry to see the suspenders go (though everything must end sometime). While he was often…
Defining “faith-based films” wide
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John W. Kennedy
It’s one of the great Hollywood mysteries. Right up there with The Maltese Falcon, Rear Window and Memento. Why, despite continuous evidence to the contrary, does Hollywood continue to act as if making movies featuring protagonists who practice religious faith is somehow antithetical to mainstream box office success? True, the relative success of certain faith-based…
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