We read 图片 and pictures in an attempt to decode them and make sense of what they mean to us.

Semiotics is the study of signs but also of anything which stands for 'something else'. Signs can be anything: sounds, pictures, words, objects, hand gestures for example. Semiotics, which is also known as 'semiology' has been recognised and regarded as one of the main theoretical areas within media and cultural studies. I think this is because that we realise that there is 更多 than one way of 阅读 a TV show, film, photo, poster. It is one thing describing what it looks like, but it is also another...

ANNOUNCING THE ABC STUDIOS “UGLY BETTY” OFFICIAL SET AND 支持 AUCTION
Nye and Company, in conjunction with ABC Studios, proudly announces its
June 2010 sale, consisting of sets and 支持 from the hit television
series “UGLY BETTY”

The New Jersey auction house of Nye and Company will be having a unique
and exclusive sale of many of the items used to create and decorate the
world of Ugly Betty, ABC’s 流行的 电视 显示 that ran from September
2006 to April 2010. On its journey it spawned legions of devoted 粉丝 and
acolytes, who were devastated when the series ended.

They will now have...

*NB: For those of 你 who haven't seen the third season in its entirety, I would refrain from 阅读 this, as it might contain potential spoilers- Waiching*[b]

[b](US DVD release date: 22 September 2009)

(UK DVD release date: 7 December 2009)

Season 3 Synopsis -'The fashionable world of Ugly Betty continues to evolve in the complete third season that takes Betty to another life change as she grows up, moves into Manhattan and embraces her independence.'

With Ugly Betty there appears to be a different theme occuring in each season. Season 1 was mainly about Betty and her friendships with Daniel,...

As a 电视 show, Ugly Betty has been a worldwide success. From its original columbian telenovela: 'Betty Le Fea', the 显示 has spanned various international versions of this comedy. The most well known incarnation that is televised in the Western world is the US's Ugly Betty.

But what attracts viewers and 粉丝 especially to Ugly Betty per se isn't just the humour and the drama aspects of this series but the characters, storylines and situations.

These characters, storylines, situations all deal with and explore themes and concepts relating to culture and identity.

From Marc's sexuality...

I've had this idea in the back of my head for a long while now, and after yet another pick asking whether 或者 not Betty should get a make over and be pretty, I decided to finally address my frustrations with this idea in soapbox form.

Regardless of what's been done in shows like link, upon which our Ugly Betty is based, I think the 显示 will jump the 鲨鱼 if/when Betty gets a makeover and is suddenly beautiful and fashionable. Why? Well, I'll tell you.

First of all, this idea initially popped into my head when I was watching Beauty and the Beast with my roommate and she commented, "You know,...