Game of Thrones: Quality Television and the Cultural Logic of Gentrification
TV Series, 2014 The success of the television adaptation of Game of Thrones marks a crucial transitional moment in the relationship between cult audiences and the global élite associated with ‘quality television’.
Dan Hassler-Forest
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Binge-watching: Video-on-demand, quality TV and mainstreaming fandom [PDF]
, 2015 This article explores the concept of the binge as viewing protocol associated with fan practices, industry practice and linked to ‘cult’ and ‘quality’ serialised content.
Bourdieu P +14 more
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Pop stars and idolatry: an investigation of the worship of popular music icons, and the music and cult of Prince. [PDF]
, 2010 Prince is an artist who integrates elements from the sacred into his work. He uses popular iconography to present himself as an icon of consumer culture, as a deified ‘rock god’ worshipped by his fans, and as a preacher leading his audience like a ...
Baty S. Paige +23 more
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Dossier di Nehavend: lettera di Menedemo e lettera/prostagma di Antioco III
Axon, 2017 In 193 BC, by means of a letter/πρόσταγμα – found at Nehavend, ancient Laodikeia in Media – sent to Menedemos, in charge of Media, king Antiochos III established the official cult of his wife, queen Laodike, appointing notable eponymous high ...
Bencivenni, Alice
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Journal of Interdisciplinary History of Ideas, 2013 Reviews of F. Azouvi, “Le Mythe du grand silence: Auschwitz, les Français, la mémoire”, Fayard, 2012; V. Huys - D. Vernant, “L’indisciplinaire de l’art”, P.U.F., 2012; U. App, “The Cult of Emptiness”, University Media 2012; J.Ā. Josephson, “The Invention
Andrea Cavaletto +2 more
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Practical Experience“ Related to Crisis Communication During the Oil and Oil Products Shortage [PDF]
, 2018 Oil security (not just oil shortages, but many other possible scenarios) are challenges for society, businesses, or government authorities. The public sphere is in a difficult situation: positive and proactive communication can cause a panic reaction ...
Harazin, Lukáš +3 more
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Consensus shattered : Japanese paradigm shifts and moral panic in the post-Aum era. [PDF]
, 2001 Any discussion of the factors shaping attitudes to, and patterns of conflict over, new religious movements (NRMs) in Japan today has to be conducted in the light of the activities of Aum Shinrikyô.
Reader, Ian J.
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Development application smartness help for the disabled blind with text and image
Jurnal Kependidikan: Penelitian Inovasi Pembelajaran, 2023 Blindness is a condition in which a person’s sense of sight does not function either partially (low vision) or as a whole (total blindness). Physical limitations make it diffi cult for them to access information and knowledge in the form of books or ...
Anggi Erlina Putri +2 more
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Transnational Religious Tourism in Modern China and the Transformation of the Cult of Mazu
Religions, 2021 This article explores transformations in the worship of popular goddess Mazu as a result of (religious) tourism. In particular, it focuses on the role of transnational tourism in the invention of tradition, folklorization, and commodification of the Mazu
Yanchao Zhang
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Spreading the cult body on YouTube: A case study of "Telephone" derivative videos
Transformative Works and Cultures, 2012 This case study of spreadability analyzes the Lady Gaga music video "Telephone," which has been appropriated and reworked by YouTube users sharing derivative works online. What properties of the music video stimulate user appropriation?
Agnese Vellar
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