American media is the subject of constant critique. Probing deep into the canon of all things screen, the author uncovers the disturbing truths about the contemporary media landscape. In his examples, he shows how the popular story lines & characters of our time often rule out any possibility of making a 'right' decision. ...

After an undercover operation goes wrong, bumbling cop & part-time actor Trey Sellars (Eddie Murphy) finds himself paired with tough detective Mitch Preston (Robert De Niro) for a reality TV show which will follow their exploits on the streets of Los Angeles. Playing up the tension between the two lawmen, TV producer Chase Renzi (Rene Russo) soon has a hit show on her hands. But their newfound fame might prove to be a hindrance when Sellars & Preston go on the trail of criminal kingpin Caesar Vargas. ...