Opinion: Modern Media Trust
Teach kids about online personas/'influencers', paid promotions, corporate endorsements & trusted sources as soon as they can comprehend those terms.
Integrity in media shouldn't be for sale but at times: it is. Public personalities have a responsibility to be truthful and ethically responsible in their messaging but at times, even they are sold (their accounts or air time) for branded content/sponsored messages.
It is up to you, the follower, 'liker', listener, viewer to educate the younger generations about CORE values, messages and the humans behind them. Spot the difference between a truth and an opinion that's been paid for.
There is integrity in media. A lot of people put their lives on the line because they are passionate about their work and getting the truth out there. Please resist the urge to paint journalists, broadcasters, public figures with the same brush.
Modern media is changing and it's NOT black and white. Use your judgement.
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
Netflix releases four official teaser posters for the Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life out November 25th.
It's been ten years since the original series' run came to an end leaving fans wanting more. Here's what we know about the upcoming revival:
- Luke and Lorelai are (still) together
- Rory's career is going through a rough patch
- Emily and the family are dealing with the loss of Richard
- Original cast members Alexis Bledel (Rory), Lauren Graham (Lorelai), Scott Patterson (Luke), Kelly Bishop (Emily), Keiko Agena (Lane), Yanic Truesdale (Michel), Melissa McCarthey (Sookie), Sean Gunn (Kirk), Liza Weil (Paris), Danny Strong (Doyle), Matt Czuchry (Logan), Jared Padalicki (Dean) and Milo Ventimiglia (Jess) will be featured.
Scott Patterson dished on Luke and Lorelai's relationship, saying:
“What I can tell you is that we are together and we are figuring out our next move. There are definitely some fireworks there. We did some really intense adult scenes. Since the movies are only an hour and a half long it has way more detail and the writing is deeper and seems longer so it sort of changed. Fans are not expecting this, but it’s more a film now than it is a TV show.””
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life will feature four 90 minute installments coming to Netflix Friday, November 25th.
Watch The Americans | #shomiSummer
ATTENTION!! внимание: shomi has launched a Streaming Club and I am leading The Americans show. This is your traditional book club debuting it’s 21st century make-over.
This week shomi launched their first Streaming Club and I've been asked to represent (let's be honest, BINGE WATCH is the more appropriate term here) The Americans – a show set in the 80s, where two Soviet intelligence agents pose as an American married couple to spy on the U.S. government.
With yesterday’s Emmy nomination announcement, it goes without saying that I am so pumped to be leading this title. (The Americans received five 2016 Emmy nominations for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series!)
While this is NOT the typical light-hearted, "turn your brain off and zone out" fluffy, puppy, rainbow sparkles covered series I generally go for when it comes to binge watching - this is taking me back to the 80s, fully, to a time when the fears of the Cold War were felt here in Canada by my parents (I was just a baby, but they've told me about it.)
In Ottawa we literally sit on a stark reminder of the nuclear weapons threat; the Diefenbunker. Join me as we get caught up in the fashion, the tension, the history and sexy/dangerous adventures surrounding the world of international espionage with The Americans.
In addition, shomi is giving away the ULTIMATE STREAMING EXPERIENCE prize pack worth over $2,000 up for grabs. Join The shomi Streaming Club's official event page and use #shomiSummer when commenting for your chance to win* an Ultimate Streaming Experience prize pack including: Apple TV, a Samsung 60" TV, a Samsung Curved Sound Bar and a one year complimentary shomi subscription.
Yes... Watch TV and potentially win some amazing stuff by joining our shomi Streaming Club and commenting along the way! All of the *official contest details are here: http://bit.ly/29yYj8F
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There are a few perks to joining my #shomiSummer Streaming Club; streaming television is easy and takes little to no effort, SNACKS!!! can be fun as a solo OR group activity... Oh, did I mention the prizes?
#shomiSummer Streaming Club's Ultimate Hosting Package contains Bose Mini Speakers, a Chromecast, 6 month subscription to shomi, decor and candy/popcorn
To win the #shomiSummer Streaming Club's Ultimate Hosting Package, simply join me in streaming Season 1 of The Americans, comment on my Facebook Page (Amy Volume) Blog Post and tell me what show you love binge-watching! Winner will be chosen at random.