Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy
Associate professor researching links between popular culture, media, and political systems; author of Videotape (Bloomsbury, 2025) exploring the global cultural history of VHS and its legacies.
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Nov 22, 2025 • 45min
Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, "Videotape" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, an expert in Global Intercultural Studies and author of Videotape (2025), delves into the fascinating journey of VHS technology. She explores how videotape shifted entertainment dynamics and privacy, transformed social interactions, and even impacted political regimes in Eastern Europe. Oana reveals the unintended consequences of anti-piracy laws and discusses how VHS made adult content more accessible, influencing public policy. She also connects videotape's legacy to today’s digital rights issues and streaming dynamics.
Nov 22, 2025 • 45min
Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, "Videotape" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, a scholar of media and popular culture, delves into her book, Videotape, exploring the cultural and technological evolution of videotapes. She shares fascinating insights into how VHS transformed entertainment and privacy. The discussion touches on the impact of VCRs on media consumption, the legal battles over fair use, and unintended consequences like DRM. Oana also examines videotape's role in Eastern Europe, its influence on societal changes, and nostalgic connections to today's viewing habits.
