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This article discusses political possibilities of criticism in the face of different theoretical approaches, underlining contributions of critical theory and cultural studies to criticize media. We must privilege specific objects in circulation in the media environment, and consider the production and reception systems where such pieces are inserted. Considering the diversity of media objects and the various ways criticizing it, this article aims to discuss the connection between the perspectives of critical theory and cultural studies in the field of media criticism, especially in scenarios strongly marked by political and ideological clashes.||This article discusses political possibilities of criticism in the face of different theoretical approaches, underlining contributions of critical theory and cultural studies to criticize media. We must privilege specific objects in circulation in the media environment, and consider the production and reception systems where such pieces are inserted. Considering the diversity of media objects and the various ways criticizing it, this article aims to discuss the connection between the perspectives of critical theory and cultural studies in the field of media criticism, especially in scenarios strongly marked by political and ideological clashes.||This article discusses political possibilities of criticism in the face of different theoretical approaches, underlining contributions of critical theory and cultural studies to criticize media. We must privilege specific objects in circulation in the media environment, and consider the production and reception systems where such pieces are inserted. Considering the diversity of media objects and the various ways criticizing it, this article aims to discuss the connection between the perspectives of critical theory and cultural studies in the field of media criticism, especially in scenarios strongly marked by political and ideological clashes.||Este estudo discute possibilidades políticas da crítica em face de diferentes perspectivas teóricas, priorizando, neste momento, contribuições da teoria crítica e dos estudos culturais para se fazer a crítica de mídia. Trabalhamos com a necessidade de se privilegiar objetos concretos em circulação no ambiente midiático e de se considerar também os sistemas de produção e recepção em que as obras se inserem. O objetivo, ao levar em conta a diversidade de objetos midiáticos e a variedade de modos de se fazer a crítica de mídia, é debater a conexão entre as perspectivas da teoria crítica e dos estudos culturais no campo da crítica de mídia, especialmente em cenários fortemente marcados por embates políticos e ideológicos.
