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Movies That Deal with the Peculiarities of Being a Teenager: Bruce Handy on His New Book about Teen Movies | Interviews | Roger Ebert

I just felt like nobody had really pulled together the whole arc of how these movies evolved and how they reflect what's going on culturally.

Independent films

The book explores modern portrayals of the Middle Ages in cinema through a collection of essays examining numerous films.

Linda Williams was a foundational figure in feminist film theory, influencing the field with her boundary-pushing scholarship.

Films now feature female protagonists at rates equal to their male counterparts, marking a significant milestone in gender representation.

Films often misrepresent animals, negatively shaping public perceptions.

Donkeys face stigma in films, prompting academic scrutiny of their portrayal.

Great apes and sharks also deserve a more nuanced representation in cinema.

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