tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921658894649807412011-04-21T19:50:45.387-07:00Rachel Hoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00358340603194913300noreply@blogger.comBlogger101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092165889464980741.post-65640912434387589892007-09-19T12:13:00.000-07:002007-09-19T12:18:03.537-07:00Thanks Everyone!!!! Really great final projects... I enjoyed the movies so much!!!!!!<br /><br />For extra credit, you can stream the movies to the web.. either on youtube or to a website and post a link!!<br /><br />If you need help, write to me at rachel.g.hoffman@gmail.com<br /><br />This was a great class.. a real pleasure working with all of you.. good luck everyone.. stay in touch!<br /><br />Luv alwayz,<br /><br />Rachel!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3092165889464980741-6564091243438758989?l=popculturepages.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rachel Hoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00358340603194913300noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092165889464980741.post-37485954208582687062007-09-12T08:16:00.000-07:002007-09-12T08:23:45.551-07:00<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fQsDJ_56kpY/RugEbYEVnwI/AAAAAAAAABA/LDHUxXOXTBg/s1600-h/teatro_municipal3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fQsDJ_56kpY/RugEbYEVnwI/AAAAAAAAABA/LDHUxXOXTBg/s320/teatro_municipal3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5109338645615451906" /></a><br />HI Everybody!! I am doing well in Venezuela. So far, I have survived two stage performances.. and have three more to go. I posted a picture here! Yesterday and today is reserved for performance workshops and lectures... but I was able to sneak away to post this entry.. heee hee!<br /><br />OK... So... for next week I would like for you to reflect on the film Moulin Rouge. Write a well developed paragraph in response to the film and how it relates to the pop culture formulas that we have been discussing. Feel free to cover rituals, icons, heroes, stereotypes, et cetera... both past and present!<br /><br />Take care. I'll see you next week. I miss you all!!!<br />Rachel<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3092165889464980741-3748595420858268706?l=popculturepages.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rachel Hoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00358340603194913300noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092165889464980741.post-11921702304301879312007-09-05T12:28:00.000-07:002007-09-05T12:33:52.378-07:00In this writing exercise, I would like you to write a short story based on an autobiographical event. Exaggerate and change the story to fit pop culture story formulas and feel free to embellish with plenty of pop culture icons, heroes, stereotypes, and rituals. Don't forget to use descriptive language!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3092165889464980741-1192170230430187931?l=popculturepages.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rachel Hoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00358340603194913300noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092165889464980741.post-32651246650210669482007-08-29T13:02:00.000-07:002007-08-29T13:07:21.067-07:00Write a very short story (3 to 4 paragraphs) using at least two pop culture story formulas. Include a hero, icon, and stereotype.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3092165889464980741-3265124665021066948?l=popculturepages.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rachel Hoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00358340603194913300noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092165889464980741.post-41042115270392656102007-08-22T12:13:00.000-07:002007-08-22T12:23:35.361-07:00Popular formulas "enable the audience to explore in fantasy the boundary between the permitted and the forbidden" (Cawelti). Analyze a popular film that demonstrates this boundary. Does the film end by reaffirming the social status quo?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3092165889464980741-4104211527039265610?l=popculturepages.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rachel Hoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00358340603194913300noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092165889464980741.post-65561484558581312892007-08-15T13:17:00.000-07:002007-08-15T13:21:52.177-07:00Reflect on the Pop Culture Hero that you identify with most in American Culture.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3092165889464980741-6556148455858131289?l=popculturepages.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rachel Hoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00358340603194913300noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092165889464980741.post-22924205965562090102007-08-01T13:32:00.000-07:002007-08-01T19:06:28.967-07:00We are all affected by common stereotypes in popular culture. Write a short personal story that relates to the way that stereotyping has either reflected your own beliefs or the beliefs of others towards you. I know that this is difficult, but I would like to use this exercise to develop understanding.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3092165889464980741-2292420596556209010?l=popculturepages.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rachel Hoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00358340603194913300noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092165889464980741.post-49002887306115378492007-07-25T12:56:00.000-07:002007-07-25T13:07:35.612-07:00According to the textbook (Nachbar), "Like religious icons, popular icons are meaningful objects which unite those who believe in the icon, express the important elements of the group's beliefs and values, and impart magical powers to the iconic group." Please give a concrete and tangible description of a popular icon including an example of how it functions in this way for the iconic group.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3092165889464980741-4900288730611537849?l=popculturepages.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rachel Hoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00358340603194913300noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092165889464980741.post-82598220726384658032007-07-18T14:17:00.000-07:002007-07-23T07:14:50.702-07:00Examine and concretely describe a pop culture artifact. Attempt to unlock a deeper significance from that artifact than what is usually accepted at face value.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3092165889464980741-8259822072638465803?l=popculturepages.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rachel Hoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00358340603194913300noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092165889464980741.post-14759972033091078732007-07-11T13:18:00.000-07:002007-07-11T13:25:20.839-07:00<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Thoroughly describe and comment on an American Ritual that you either enjoy or disdain. Be as detailed as possible.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3092165889464980741-1475997203309107873?l=popculturepages.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Rachel Hoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00358340603194913300noreply@blogger.com16