Archive: Media

Commentary on media; its ethics, history, relevance, effects, etc.

thewesternThe Western

POSTED 8 Jan 2012 1:35 AM by Robert Eisenbraun

I’m a fan. I enjoy them without thinking about the cues in the scripts and visuals, because I speak their language. But it is a great feeling to not just see what is on the screen, but also recognize the … Continue reading →

Shirky vs LanierLanier Versus Shirky on Web 2.0

POSTED 7 Aug 2010 8:22 PM by Robert Eisenbraun

The cautious with a chip on his shoulder versus the overly optimistic. My dad posted an article Clay Shirky wrote on “The Collapse of Complex Business Models” (think: Rome/Babylon/America) to Facebook a while back, and I liked it, so I … Continue reading →

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POSTED 7 Mar 2010 6:13 PM by Robert Eisenbraun

Conrad Veidt as Cesare the somnambulist, holding Jane over the city in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) About three months ago, I picked up John D. Barlow’s book “German Expressionist Film,” and have been maneuvering the library’s checkout policy … Continue reading →

conanrallyInterviews at Conan O’Brien Rally

POSTED 20 Jan 2010 7:17 PM by Robert Eisenbraun

There has been a lot of coverage of O’Brien vs. Leno rallies and the related frustration. I went down to the the Chicago rally in front of NBC with my friend and WBEZ web intern, Tim Mata, and this is … Continue reading →

may-gradTransition That Killed The Screenwriter

POSTED 1 Jun 2009 11:25 PM by Robert Eisenbraun

This weekend Anna and I traveled back to St. Louis to visit families and see a friend off to Great Britain. We had the opportunity to celebrate our anniversary and my graduation with many friends. We also watched Wild Strawberries, … Continue reading →