To what extent do films such as The Hunger Games reflect the recent growth in female protagonists in Hollywood films?
Introduction-
Lay out the argument
The Hunger Games series has made over $2 billion, making it one of the highest grossing films ever made and carries a major franchise. Jennifer Lawrence is now one of the most popular actresses of this time.
Quotes-
- 'In the top 100 domestic US grossing films, females comprised 15% of protagonists, 29% of major characters and 30% of speaking characters' http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/11/mans-celluloid-world-study-finds-women-under-represented-film
- Katniss Everdeen's triumphs extend beyond the Quarter Quell and the global box office: she has guaranteed the future of the female action hero. http://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2013/dec/12/female-action-heroes-katniss-role-models-women
Theories-
- Media effects- modernism
- Representation
Section 1- Primary Text
Talk about the Hunger Games and Hollywood
Perception of female protagonist in the film, talk about how much money the film made, why its a blockbuster.
Use textual analysis.
Quotes-
- 'Hunger Games have access to a spectrum of ‘ways of being’ and any restrictions on their behaviour come solely from the particular rules of the dystopian society,rather than expectations based on gender' -Media Magazine 44
- The protagonists of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon andKill Bill brought welcome spin to their genre. http://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2013/dec/12/female-action-heroes-katniss-role-models-women
Section 2- Historical text and how the issue has developed
The Wizard of Oz and Marilyn Monroe- Discuss how they were so popular and idols to females.
Section 3- Secondary text
Gravity, bringing it back to modern times and how this movie was also a hit.
Section 4- Theories and debates
Talk about feminism in film and in society in general (social, political)
Wider context of feminism around the world.
Section 5- Future of feminism and Hollywood, how it might change due to films like the Hunger Games.
The rise of female protagonists
Conclusion- Sum up the argument
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