http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/01/arts/music/01tickets.html
This article, written by NY Times columnist Ben Sisario, discusses how online ticket sales are making it more difficult for fans to see their favorite performers live in concert. Companies such as TicketMaster and LiveNation are responsible for selling concert tickets, yet online sales have paved the way for scalpers to get these tickets as quickly as possible and charge desperate fans way more than face value of the tickets. It is becoming easier for scalpers to take advantage of innocent people who just want to treat their friends/families to an enjoyable concert. In the current economic state of our country, it is also becoming increasingly difficult for families to afford the ever-rising ticket prices, with or without resorting to scalpers. A typical concert ticket now sells for $67, almost double what the price was ten years ago. Also, fan clubs offer presales, which decreases the amount of tickets available to the public. Scalpers can also invade the presales, with authorization codes being sold through ebay, and rip off even more people.I believe that people are easily taken advantage of, and this is not fair. If I want to see my favorite band perform, why must that be so difficult? Enjoyable opportunities are becoming less and less available to average citizens as many families are financially struggling, and I feel like they should have a chance to experience some of the luxuries as everyone else. I understand why ticket prices on the rise, but I feel like scalpers are making the situation worse.I think that performers also recognize the financial hardships their fans are facing, and therefore do not condone illegal ticket sales. However, I think that if these performers wanted to, they could put on more free shows, and give die-hard fans a chance to enjoy a concert without the financial burdens, but in all reality, that would be very difficult to accomplish. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I just wish everyone had equal chances to experiences perks like concerts, and I think that the entertainment industry should also try to make more efforts to ensure that all are given a fair chance to performers.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
Walt Disney's Legacy
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/01/movies/01disn.html?_r=1&ref=arts
This article, written by NY Times columnist Brooks Barnes, discusses the museum that Walt Disney's family is currently creating to protect their father's reputation.
Throughout the years, Disney was subjected to harsh criticism such is the case with biography, "Walt Disney: Hollywood's Dark Prince," which depicted him as a bigot. In attempts to restore his reputation and bring honor to his legendary name, a museum is being built in his honor.
The author of the article was successful in providing the audience with a background on Walt Disney's life and explaining why it was so important for the family to have the museum built for him.
However, from the article as a whole, one can infer that while although the author felt it was necessary for Disney to be respected for all his accomplishments, his family was pushing the limits in taking on this project.
The Disney corporation already puts efforts into offering the general public an opportunity to learn who Disney was as a person through DVD specials, fan clubs, magazines, and an exhibit at California Adventure Park.
The author's perspective can especiallybe heard through the ending quotation, "Anything my mother wants, she gets."
This shows that Walt Disney's sole living daughter is pushing the limits in attempts to restore her father's strong name, yet it may be rubbing people the wrong way, but she will do what she believes to be right, no matter the consequences.
Walt Disney was a successful man with many great accomplishments in his lifetime, and his name will last forever. I think it is important that we recognize him for his successes without getting hung up on any imperfections he may have had. Therefore, I do not think this museum is necessary but if the family feels this is the only way to inform the public of who their father was, so be it. For me, my respect for Disney grows each time I watch one of his movies or see one of his characters, and that is good enough for me.
This article, written by NY Times columnist Brooks Barnes, discusses the museum that Walt Disney's family is currently creating to protect their father's reputation.
Throughout the years, Disney was subjected to harsh criticism such is the case with biography, "Walt Disney: Hollywood's Dark Prince," which depicted him as a bigot. In attempts to restore his reputation and bring honor to his legendary name, a museum is being built in his honor.
The author of the article was successful in providing the audience with a background on Walt Disney's life and explaining why it was so important for the family to have the museum built for him.
However, from the article as a whole, one can infer that while although the author felt it was necessary for Disney to be respected for all his accomplishments, his family was pushing the limits in taking on this project.
The Disney corporation already puts efforts into offering the general public an opportunity to learn who Disney was as a person through DVD specials, fan clubs, magazines, and an exhibit at California Adventure Park.
The author's perspective can especiallybe heard through the ending quotation, "Anything my mother wants, she gets."
This shows that Walt Disney's sole living daughter is pushing the limits in attempts to restore her father's strong name, yet it may be rubbing people the wrong way, but she will do what she believes to be right, no matter the consequences.
Walt Disney was a successful man with many great accomplishments in his lifetime, and his name will last forever. I think it is important that we recognize him for his successes without getting hung up on any imperfections he may have had. Therefore, I do not think this museum is necessary but if the family feels this is the only way to inform the public of who their father was, so be it. For me, my respect for Disney grows each time I watch one of his movies or see one of his characters, and that is good enough for me.
Twitter Ecosystem
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/fashion/29twitter.html?ref=style
Twitter is the new phenomenon sweeping across the country. This social networking site allows people to "follow" each other and be alerted to where their friends are and what they are doing instantly- at any point throughout the day. However, it is not required for a Twitter subscriber to personally know the person they are following, as many people choose to be alerted to the daily ongoings in the lives of their favorite celebrities.
"The Celebrity Twitter Ecosystem" was published in the New York Times and the author, John Metcalfe, understands this newfound craze in society, and he allows his opinions on the matter to be heard loud and clear.
"Honestly, does anyone care that Martha Stewart has a blog supposedly written by her French bulldogs, Francesca and Sparky?"
This opening quotation to the article captures the fact that although Twitter is gaining popularity and becoming well-known throughout society, some of the things we are alerted through via this website are nonsensical and serve no purpose. His use of sarcasm in regards to the blogging on Martha Stewart's bulldogs shows how many Twitter followers want to be deeply immersed in the lives of celebrities. Many people will respond to Metcalfe's comment thinking, "Does Martha Stewart care about what my pets are doing? Why do I need to know this?"
The use of Twitter is an attempt to connect members throughout society using the vast technology that is available to us in modern times. I personally do not feel the need to know every minute detail about Snoop Dogg and his whereabouts, but hearing Ashton Kutcher and John Mayer discuss the possibility of opening 31 Club together is pretty interesting.
I think this website is all in efforts to connect people throughout the country. Many of us will never have the opportunity to meet our favorite celebrities in person, but if we follow them on Twitter we feel that we are a part of their lives in some way, even if they do not know who we are.
Although Twitter is interesting and exciting technology, it should not be used as a new method of stalking which, as the tone of the article suggests, Metcalfe believes this application could lead to. It is important for us to find the proper balance between daily human interaction and the perks and excitement that come along with submerging ourselves in celebrity culture a world away via the Twitter ecosystem.
Twitter is the new phenomenon sweeping across the country. This social networking site allows people to "follow" each other and be alerted to where their friends are and what they are doing instantly- at any point throughout the day. However, it is not required for a Twitter subscriber to personally know the person they are following, as many people choose to be alerted to the daily ongoings in the lives of their favorite celebrities.
"The Celebrity Twitter Ecosystem" was published in the New York Times and the author, John Metcalfe, understands this newfound craze in society, and he allows his opinions on the matter to be heard loud and clear.
"Honestly, does anyone care that Martha Stewart has a blog supposedly written by her French bulldogs, Francesca and Sparky?"
This opening quotation to the article captures the fact that although Twitter is gaining popularity and becoming well-known throughout society, some of the things we are alerted through via this website are nonsensical and serve no purpose. His use of sarcasm in regards to the blogging on Martha Stewart's bulldogs shows how many Twitter followers want to be deeply immersed in the lives of celebrities. Many people will respond to Metcalfe's comment thinking, "Does Martha Stewart care about what my pets are doing? Why do I need to know this?"
The use of Twitter is an attempt to connect members throughout society using the vast technology that is available to us in modern times. I personally do not feel the need to know every minute detail about Snoop Dogg and his whereabouts, but hearing Ashton Kutcher and John Mayer discuss the possibility of opening 31 Club together is pretty interesting.
I think this website is all in efforts to connect people throughout the country. Many of us will never have the opportunity to meet our favorite celebrities in person, but if we follow them on Twitter we feel that we are a part of their lives in some way, even if they do not know who we are.
Although Twitter is interesting and exciting technology, it should not be used as a new method of stalking which, as the tone of the article suggests, Metcalfe believes this application could lead to. It is important for us to find the proper balance between daily human interaction and the perks and excitement that come along with submerging ourselves in celebrity culture a world away via the Twitter ecosystem.
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