A sobering look at the 100 most popular films of the decade reveals some interesting patterns about movie stars and their commercial appeal. In the l980s, screen comedians seem to have made their mark with a vengeance. In addition to Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams scored an unexpected triumph in Good Morning Vietnam, Tom Hanks in Big and Turner and Hooch, Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice, and Steve Martin in Parenthood.
Native Americans: Representation in Hollywood Movies
March 10, 2006 by
The image history of the Native American in Hollywood vould be profitably studied by examining turning points in the depiction of Indians, from D.W. Griffith's silent film, America (l924) to Kevin Costner's Oscar-winning Western, Dances with Wolves (l990).
Children of a Lesser God (1986): Reel/Real Impact
February 20, 2006 by
Children of a Lesser God is a film that changed the image of deaf people in popular culture. The film accomplished this feat principally through the character of Sarah Norman, who was played by the young deaf actress, Marlee Matlin. Matlin's performance infused the film with her strong feelings about the rights of the deaf. The character of Sarah Norman was an image of a stubborn deaf person, who was not weakened by her handicap. This was a new image of the deaf person for Americans, who had not seen a major movie about a deaf person since The Miracle Worker almost twenty-five years earlier.
Reel/Real Imact: Annie Hall–Woody Allen’s Oscar Winning Comedy
December 2, 2005 by
In 1977, “Annie Hall” won Best Picture, Director, and other Oscars. Thirty years later, Woody Allen’s New York comedy has retained much of its appeal.
Wizard of Oz, The: Timeless Fable (New Meaning, LGBTQ, Gay)
September 19, 2005 by
One of the most beloved family films of all time is out in a restored 3-D edition. May I suggest that this fantasy fable is enchanting in every form and format you see it.
