Focusing on Dennis Potter's significant impact on British television drama, this book critically analyzes his acclaimed works like The Singing Detective and Pennies From Heaven. It explores his dual identity as an 'author' and 'celebrity,' examining the strengths and weaknesses of his oeuvre. The analysis highlights the ambiguities and contradictions within his dramas, while clarifying the complex themes, styles, and techniques that contribute to their distinctive and provocative nature.
This new study provides an introduction to TV aesthetics and viewership from the 1940s to the present day, at a time when television as a medium is 'converging' with the pc and laptop.
Derek Hardy, a reserved man living in a Manhattan apartment, has long been haunted by memories of relentless bullying from his past. These scars have manifested as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and haunting nightmares. To cope, Derek has relied on meditation and visualization techniques, often imagining the bullies meeting grim fates. However, when these coping mechanisms falter, Derek's suppressed emotions threaten to overwhelm him. Succumbing to his darkest impulses, he embarks on a chilling spree, exacting revenge on those who tormented him, starting with his boss, Desmond Buckley. This tale delves into the profound effects of trauma and the dangerous consequences of emotions left unchecked, illustrating how even the most unassuming individual can be pushed to the brink.
Digital Cultures is an essential introductory guide for all media and communication studies students, as well as those with a general interest in new media and its impact on the world around us.