The Avatar Trailer Looks Promising
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Cloning. Hybrids. Embodied Avatars. Colonialism. This film has a lot to consider...
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Matthew C. Nisbet, Ph.D, is a professor in the School of Communication at American University where his research focuses on the intersections between science, media, and politics. E-MAIL: nisbetmc@gmail.com
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Movie Studios Seek to Control Twitter Effect on Box Office
Category: Entertainment Media
Taming a new medium for opinion-leader influence...
Posted by Matthew C. Nisbet at 8:47 AM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Tomorrow @ AFI Theater: Discussion of Inherit the Wind
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A screening and discussion of evolution in America.....
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Celebrity Religion: On Michael Jackson, Princess Diana, and Mother Teresa
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Distractions from the reality of pressing problems...
Posted by Matthew C. Nisbet at 7:41 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Gray's Anatomy Finale Misleading on Cancer?
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The good and the bad of entertainment media...
Posted by Matthew C. Nisbet at 8:32 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Darwinius masillae: Is The Hype a Bigger Story than the Science?
Category: Science journalism
A pseudo-event hits science?
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National Academies' Launches The X-Change Files
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An innovative Hollywood initiative continues to grow...
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The Link? "Going Broad" with Darwinius masillae
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It's a smart strategy to reach wider audiences but also risks hype and public trust....
Posted by Matthew C. Nisbet at 9:48 AM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Angels and Demons' Focus on Science and Religion
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A central premise driving the plot...
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Tom Hanks on The Daily Show Talks Physics
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An example of "going broad" to motivate audience interest...
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