by Cliff Vaughn | Jul 24, 2003 | Opinion
With “Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life” opening July 25, some viewers will likely want to check out the original on VHS or DVD. But be forewarned: The original is a shard of common pottery, whereas the sequel is a gem. The original, based on a...
by Cliff Vaughn | Jul 23, 2003 | News
Media consumption by minors is a hot topic. It gets even hotter when sex and violence come up. Most of the attention regarding consumption of media sex and violence by minors has focused on three areas: song lyrics, video games and theater admissions. But what about...
by Cliff Vaughn | Jul 23, 2003 | News
Who’s the all-time greatest icon in popular culture? Oprah Winfrey, according to VH1. The cable channel is counting down the top 200 popular culture icons this week, and the talk-show host bested superhero Superman to win the top slot. Rounding out the top 10,...
by Cliff Vaughn | Jul 21, 2003 | Opinion
Once in a while, server space somewhere is gobbled up by a Web site that’s superior. Not just good or interesting, but superior. “Don’t Buy It: Get Media Smart!” from PBS Kids is such a site. Funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting...
by Cliff Vaughn | Jul 21, 2003 | News
When the Corporation for Public Broadcasting invited grant proposals for educational Web sites for kids, KCTS responded. The staff at Seattle Public Television brainstormed ideas and ultimately created the successful “Don’t Buy It: Get Media Smart!”...
