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1. Structural Integrity, Historical Reversion, And The Post-9/11 Chick Flick.

Author

Negra, Diane

Subjects
*FEMINISM & motion pictures, *MOTION pictures & society, *CULTURAL industries, *MOTION picture industry
Abstract

This article examines a set of post-9/11 Hollywood romantic comedies, arguing that these films innovate the genre by setting aside the light-hearted urban romanticization so characteristic of the form in favor of an anxious preoccupation with structural, national and gender stability. In keeping with the highly traditionalist discursive climate in the period of their release, Maid in Manhattan, Two Weeks' Notice, and How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days seek to reinforce conservative conceptions of masculinity and femininity through themes of historical reversion, postfeminist female retreatism, the (re)masculinization of moral, cultural and financial authority and the primacy of "family values." Given recent events, it's no wonder that Hollywood's filmmakers have turned New York into the romantic-comedy capital of the world. (Jamie Russell 2003) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2008
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2. "Are You Talking to Me?"-- New York and the Cinema of Urban Alienation.

Author

Clapp, JamesA.

Subjects
*MOTION pictures & society, *SOCIAL alienation, *URBAN dialects, *LIFESTYLES, *INTERPERSONAL relations
Abstract

New York is a city in which a substantial number of films depicting urban alienation have been set and filmed, although New York films are neither exclusively nor exhaustive of such films. The conditions for alienation derive from several aspects of urbanism also addressed in this essay. This subject deals with the social and psychological estrangement that is often reflected in antisocial behavior in the City, but may also be an expression of idiosyncratic and esoteric lifestyle choices that result in an urban menagerie of rich and varied social types and groups, among them rogues and loners, and urban cowboys. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2005
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3. Wonder Woman.

Subjects
TRIALS (Law), MOTION pictures & society, PORNOGRAPHIC films, HUMAN sexuality in motion pictures, PLEASURE
Abstract

The article focuses on the arguments in a trial in Manhattan, New York regarding the pornographic film "Deep Throat," which was adjourned and waits for its verdict. It states that the film would take the viewers to practice sex with pleasure and freedom, which is about a girl named Linda Lovelace who was never really satisfied despite of varied sex experience. Meanwhile, it says that the film grossed nearly 3,000,000 in more than 60 U.S. theaters despite its explicit sex scenes.

Published
1973

4. LOOK OUT!

Subjects
SEPTEMBER 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001, MOTION pictures & society, HORROR films, MARKETING
Abstract

The article focuses on the motion picture "Cloverfield," directed and produced by J. J. Abrams. Particular attention is given to "Cloverfield's" storyline, which focuses on a monster that gets loose in New York City. Article topics include the film's marketing campaign, the group of actors who worked on the film, as well as the plot's close association with the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Commentary by Abrams is offered.

Published
2007

5. GO WEST(CHESTER).

Author

Langsam, Janet

Subjects
YOUTH services, MOTION pictures & society
Abstract

The article focuses on the activities employed for the youth in Westchester County, New York. It mentions the effort of the Westchester County Association to work with their Young Professional organization as well as of the national Project for Public Spaces Inc. in finding creative ways to utilize the 6,000 square feet vacant office space particularly in creating new jobs. It also cites the showing of movies by the Jacob Burns Film Center for the youth.

Published
2012

6. 'Tomorrow Is Today' is next Movies With Spirit screening.

Subjects
FILM series, VOLUNTEER service, MOTION pictures & society
Abstract

The article reports on the launching of the monthly Movies With Spirit community film series entitled "Tomorrow Is Today" at Temple Emanuel in Kingston, New York on May 16, 2009. It is organized by Gerry Harrington as part of his volunteer work with Humanity's Team. The film series aims to stimulate people's sense of joy and wonder, inspire love and compassion, and evoke a deepened sense of connection with the universe.

Published
2009

7. Girl's night out.

Author

Traub, James and Dannatt, Adrian

Subjects
*MOTION pictures & society
Abstract

Discusses a sunday-evening screening of the movie `Circle of Friends' at the Sony theaters in New York City. Women in audience identifying with protagonist; Effect of argument by fortyish couple.

Published
1995

8. Now, Class, Beware of Strangers And Irony.

Author

Queenan, Joe

Subjects
*SHORT films, *MUSEUMS, *NOVELTY films, *MOTION pictures & society
Abstract

Discusses the mental hygiene films that were popular from 1945 to 1970. A showing of mental hygiene films at the American Museum of the Moving Image in New York City; Some of the topics the films covered; How the films have contributed to the culture of the United States.

Published
2000

9. The gay take on `straight' makes its way into the movies.

Author

Bruni, Frank

Subjects
*HETEROSEXUALS, *MOTION pictures & society, *FILM festivals
Abstract

Focuses on some of the motion pictures being shown at the New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival in June 1997. How heterosexuals are portrayed in films such as `All Over Me,' `It's in the Water,' `Kiss Me, Guido,' and `Love! Valour! Compassion!'; Comments of writer and director Tony Vitale.

Published
1997

10. All queer.

Author

Lim, Dennis

Subjects
GAY people in popular culture, MOTION pictures & society, FILM festivals
Abstract

Presents information on several films featured at The 10th New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, at the Public Theater, the New School and the Brooklyn Museum in New York City, New York. Characteristics of gay films; Views on the film `Kiss Me Guido.'

Published
1998

11. 'IRIS' EYES LEAVE MIRAMAX SMILING.

Author

Lyons, Charles

Subjects
MOTION pictures & society
Abstract

Reports the premiere of the motion picture Iris from Miramax held in Madison Avenue New York, New York. Theme of the story; Description of the movie; Casts of the film; Enumeration of celebrities attended the premiere.

Published
2001

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