WRITING SAMPLES
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From Rosie the Riveter to the Petite Bride: The Influence of Barbie’s 1959 Advertisement on Young Women
Despite both being of the same, revolutionary genre, Sholay was able to differentiate itself from Zanjeer and become the highest grossing Indian film for almost a decade due to its ability to appeal to public opinion by incorporating ideals that aligned with the current political climate, as well as its innovative use of advanced foreign… Read more
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The Different Approaches to the Angry-Man Genre: Juxtaposing the Long-Term Legacies of Sholay and Zanjeer
Despite both being of the same, revolutionary genre, Sholay was able to differentiate itself from Zanjeer and become the highest grossing Indian film for almost a decade due to its ability to appeal to public opinion by incorporating ideals that aligned with the current political climate, as well as its innovative use of advanced foreign… Read more
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The Role of Censorship and Backlash Surrounding Taboo Topics in Hollywood: The Public Perception of “Scarface” (1932)
By: Krisha Sikka Written for CTCS 392: HISTORY OF AMERICAN CINEMA TO 1960 During the 1920s and 1930s, the United States of America faced numerous crises that affected almost every aspect of life. With individuals undergoing the continual aftermath of World War I and the issuing of the Prohibition, the Great Depression loomed over Americans… Read more
