Movies, books, and other forms of media have identified and established many different archetypes. ... In recent years, Hollywood has produced two hit-movies relating to the new and improved archetype of a hero: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. Both movies have moved away from the cliche of the hero always being a flawless male figure. ... Heroes' adventures are only meaningful if we can relate to their struggles and anxieties (Indick). ... The movie introduces to us a pirate who, unlike the older age male hero, does not have a good reputatio...

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Movies are an American pastime and watching a video, DVD, or visiting the local theatre is common. ... Movies also encourage sexual promiscuity. ... It is thought to be more damaging because the music is more interactive with the listener and unlike the passive interaction resulting from the virtual modes of television or movies. ... The comic books that children read and TV shows that were derived from those comics, such as The Adventures of Spiderman, reflected that belief in heroes. ... Programs reflected this new sad reality as a new generation of action-packed adventure shows either from...

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This tendency is probably as old as human nature and can be explained in many ways, but i doubt that we can get to the heart of the matter. ... Dramatic scenes of sin an disaster give audiences the opportunity to forget their monotonous lives and to participate vicariously in exciting adventures. ... Lord of the Rings" and Harry Potter" movies also offer villains who have magical powers and try to overpower innocent children. ... Robinson symbolizes the hypocritical, materialistic side of the older generation. ...

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Perhaps the most interesting aspect common aspect apparent in films such as Strictly Ballroom' (1992), Muriel`s Wedding' (1994) and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' (1994) is the new acceptance of the ugliness, vulgarity and ignorance present in Australian society. These aspects of Australian life are embodied in characters like Muriel in Muriel`s Wedding' or Mitzi in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'. ... It`s freaks and monsters [...] confirmed the unflattering image of Australia as an uncultured, untutored, unsophisticated plac...

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