The First Amendment

First Amendment
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

As much as I LOVE theater, I don't like seeing when critiques say a show is the best show to hit a stage or "The funniest musical comedy in 400 years", as the say in this video. I mean no offense to this show or to the reviewer.

It may be funny and will bring big audiences in, but I think its a matter of how the audience feels after seeing it. I think critiques are supposed to say a show is amazing. If they didn't they would be questioned about why, and the review may not be shown. No one wants a negative review, in fear of losing money or trust from regulars. Again Im not saying that the show isn't great, because I haven't seen it. I just feel that they sometimes take it too far, especially saying what was said in this promo. 

I am happy that they, so far, have left out names of actors in some reviews. Actors and show reviews should be separate, in my opinion. A show is planned, written, produced and staged, once it opens its not likely to be rewritten, although that has happened. An actors performance may be blocked (where to stand on what line) but the way the lines are said or the way they show emotions may vary from night to night. It wouldn't be fair to critique someone with a show, The performers may be AMAZING but a show was difficult to watch for whatever reason.

So in conclusion, reviewers should say, "its my opinion..."  before they say how fantastic, wonderful, amazing, inspiring or breath taking a show is. Its a matter of opinion, not a scientific fact. 

Looking at another students take on this, I agreed with him saying: Brians Blog

"I agree that Celebs should have the right to say go away their request should be granted. I feel though that they kind of give up that right a little when they punch or hurt reporters and don't apologize. It just gives the press or paparazzi more to write about them and hurts their reputation. The problem is the Celebs actions, not what the press writes." 

check out the rest of my class mates to see what their take was.

Here is a General link that list their blogs.

JN201-Media & Society - Fall 2015

Rip! A Remix Manifesto

1. Culture always builds on the past
2. The past always tries to control the future
3. Our future is becoming less free
4. To build free societies you must limit the control of the past

After watching this film, its interesting to see how many copyright rules are being broken. Some how people can break laws and stay out of the radar. This makes me wonder, what isn't copyrighted. Listing the manifestosWorking on school work, I have used many pictures for class presentations that I couldn't otherwise get. If it weren't for "Fair Use" in schools, I would have owed lots of people about $10k+ just in Middle School and who knows how much in High school.
I could be charged for putting the list from the film on my blog like I have if I wasn't protected. I think everything should not be Copyrighted at all. Musicians or Bands get paid when their songs are even played in a movie or TV show. They make enough.