by Cliff Vaughn | Jun 30, 2003 | Opinion
A pastor recently contacted EthicsDaily.com for help understanding the reality TV landscape. “Why are reality shows so hot?” he asked. “What do they say about us as a culture? Are they helpful or detrimental?” Good questions all. Answers...
by Cliff Vaughn | Jun 24, 2003 | News
Jerry Bruckheimer, one of Hollywood’s most powerful and prolific producers, has turned a Disney theme-park ride into more than a movie. He’s turned it into a PG-13 movie—a first for the studio. “Bruckheimer has presented Walt Disney Pictures with its...
by Cliff Vaughn | Jun 19, 2003 | News
Mel Gibson is fending off charges of anti-Semitism in his yet-to-be-released movie, even as groups concerned about the script try to clarify their role in Gibson’s faith-filled endeavor. “The Passion,” a movie about the last hours of Jesus...
by Cliff Vaughn | Jun 19, 2003 | News
A CBS News proposal to interview former POW Jessica Lynch has raised concerns about media conglomeration—and sparked a war of words between CBS News and the New York Times, which first reported on the proposal Monday. “CBS News combined its pitch for a two-hour...
by Cliff Vaughn | Jun 16, 2003 | News
The Federal Communications Commission recently loosened restrictions on broadcast media ownership in what continues to be a hotly debated move. The FCC’s five commissioners voted 3-2 to lift bans restricting ownership of media outlets across and within markets....