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Update on MTV’s war on class
By
John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Hard times over for R.J. From The Wrap: After two seasons, MTV has canceled “The Hard Times of RJ Berger.” The series starred Paul Iacono as an unpopular schoolkid whose life is changed when his oversized manhood is discovered. Comment: Whether you…
Why America needs “The Mighty Macs” + A Tyler Perry network? + Audiences respond to “The Help” + Will Bert & Ernie tie the knot?
By
John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. America needs The Mighty Macs. I just attended a screening for the theatrical comedy based on the true story of how, in 1971, coach Cathy Rush took the struggling-to-survive (much-less-win) basketball team at the Catholic and all-female Immaculata College (now a co-ed…
Gloria Steinen calls out “The Playboy Club” + Why Hollywood ratings don’t make sense + $tar $alaries
By
John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Television makes strange bedfellows. From The Wrap: Gloria Steinem is no fan of NBC’s upcoming “The Playboy Club.” In the 1960s, the feminist icon rose to public attention after posing as a Bunny in the New York Playboy Club for an investigative…
Time for a major change at The CW Network?
By
John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Time to redefine The CW Network? From The Hollywood Reporter: It’s not like The CW is printing money, most of its shows get beat by cable channels that have done a better job of attracting that core audience (hello MTV, hello ABC Family) and,…
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