an entertainment form that is deeply entrenched in modern media and society as a whole. The expansive worlds found within comic books and movies can give us rich and detailed stories that capture the imagination as well as provide an opportunity to learn new values. However‚ despite the many deep and insightful messages taught throughout comic books and movies‚ there is an undercurrent of sexist imagery and ideals perpetrated throughout comics and their associated media that can be considered damaging
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westerns mainly played distressed‚ helpless‚ feminine roles; however‚ women commonly appear in fighting roles in modern day action movies. Today‚ movies starring provocative‚ strong women characters seem to sell more than movies featuring helpless women characters for the simple reason that sex sells. One of the main stereotypical female characters in present day action movies represents beauty and promiscuity‚ for example the character of Lara Croft in the movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. The other major
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their money to go see it in theaters again. The same goes for Lion King 3D released last year. A movie that many people already owned grossed nearly 94 million dollars during its stay in theaters. Though these movies may not be defined as “great”‚ there are plenty of examples of great movies that are not original ideas. In AFI’s (American Film Institute) latest list of the top 100 films of all time‚ only one film is a sequel. However‚ many are based on existing material. Just in the top 10‚ seven
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If you watch movies these days you know you’re sure to see some sort of violence whether it be a killing‚ beating‚ or some kind of cruel act. Now every time you watch TV‚ you are likely to see a commercial promoting a new movie with a catch title such as "Scream" or "Fear." Whether you think these movies are necessary or not‚ production companies know they will get the viewers and this is why they keep making them. I was watching a movie the other day‚ with my lovely girlfriend of course‚ by
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The Hobbit Informative Essay Assignment The Assignment: What does it mean to be a hero? J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit is a classic text that explore the idea of heroism‚ and your assignment is to write an informative essay that explains how Bilbo Baggins becomes a hero. Successful essays should 1) identify three of Bilbo’s heroic character traits‚ 2) explain how these traits are developed in Bilbo through the situations he faces and the ways in which he interacts with other characters‚ and 3) explain
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Horrors of War. War to me is like a never-ending plague. The reason I say this‚ is because‚ I have met lots of people‚ who went to war for the sake of defending their country. War is devastating to countries and most individuals. Men and women can be left disturbed mentally‚ physically‚ and socially for the rest of their lives. But first‚ let us look at the causes‚ they are: Culture of violence‚ Globalization‚ Use of environmental resources‚ Colonialism and neo-colonialism‚ Racial‚ ethnic‚ religious
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stirred into making a horror film. Horror films are projected to create a psychological sense of fear; however‚ humans tend to enjoy and crave the heart-pumping adrenaline rush of terror. Some believe it is the calling of curiosity while others think it is the section of insanity that imbedded itself into our mind. Trepidations are not a trend that has set forth in the twenty first century; we humans hunger after the thrill of terror ever since Roman times. In addition‚ horror films closely relate
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Movies today provide millions of people an experience that stimulates emotion as well as intellect. Film on screen can capture an audience and provide an escape from reality. Many people can actually get so involved in the film that they see themselves as a character in the show and feel the joy and sorrow of the character. There are many different ways that the screenwriters can tell a story on film. The content of the film can range from a feel good love story to a very controversial political
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’Understanding movies’ was the most interesting class which I have ever taken. People expect many advantages from taking various classes. Some people want to take a sports class to have fun while other people like a science class to enlarge their knowledge. In my case‚ I could get both entertainment and knowledge form the movie class. Through the use of a couple of examples and specific explanation‚ I will demonstrate why I liked the movie class most. First‚ ’Understanding movies’ was enjoyable
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Culture in Horror Films Final Paper The Atomic Bomb‚ Mutations‚ and Aliens in Horror Films Horror films prey upon the mass’s deepest darkest and most vulnerable fears. Horror films can be broken down into an array of subgenres that prey upon different fears of society. From 1945 onward an explosion of mutations‚ aliens‚ and monsters have dominated aspects of horror culture that prey upon peoples fears of nuclear power and its consequences. The fear of nuclear power is the fear of the unknown
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