In conjunction with Spectator’s “Mind Matters” series, several A&E reporters explored the manner in which mental illness is depicted and examined in entertainment. Famous artists are not exempt from mental illness, and many have recently used their art as not only a means of catharsis, but also as a forum for discussing their illnesses. In the past few months alone, theater and television have addressed depression, bipolar disorder, suicide, ADHD, and the role mental health plays in our society.
In conjunction with Spectator’s “Mind Matters” series, several A&E reporters explored the manner in which mental illness is depicted and examined in entertainment. Famous artists are not exempt from mental illness, and many have recently used their art as not only a means of catharsis, but also as a forum for discussing their illnesses. In the past few months alone, theater and television have addressed depression, bipolar disorder, suicide, ADHD, and the role mental health plays in our society.
Josh Schwartz, creator of Gossip Girl and The O.C., has been the king of teen television dramas for what feels like centuries, and with his new Warner Brothers Web series Rockville, CA, he’s expanding his territory to the Internet.
Viewers may not know what to expect from Rockville, CA, a Web series on the WB Web site (TheWB.com), which now exists primarily as a platform for people to watch full-length episodes of WB classics like Veronica Mars and Gilmore Girls.
Josh Schwartz, creator of Gossip Girl and The O.C., has been the king of teen television dramas for what feels like centuries, and with his new Warner Brothers Web series Rockville, CA, he’s expanding his territory to the Internet.
Viewers may not know what to expect from Rockville, CA, a Web series on the WB Web site (TheWB.com), which now exists primarily as a platform for people to watch full-length episodes of WB classics like Veronica Mars and Gilmore Girls.
Morgan Ferguson, CC ’12, is probably one of the few college students that will readily admit to being a faithful viewer of the Disney Channel. Then again, she has a better reason than most.
Morgan Ferguson, CC ’12, is probably one of the few college students that will readily admit to being a faithful viewer of the Disney Channel. Then again, she has a better reason than most.
