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    the Joker
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    The Villain origin story

    Are movies like Cruella, Maleficent, and Joker, which place the villain Center stage , trying to create well-rounded characters, or are they merely justifying their actions? Can these narratives resonate with real-life experiences? And what can this say about society as a whole?

    • As others have mentioned, it would be helpful to explore the similarities between the villains, and it might be even more interesting to focus on Cruella, Maleficent, and Harley Quinn, especially since they are three female characters. This could provide a unique perspective on how women are portrayed as villains and what makes these characters sympathetic or morally ambiguous. Rather than simply justifying their actions, we could examine how these films reflect real-life experiences and societal views on female villainy, power, and redemption. This focus could deepen the social critique and make the article even more relevant. – Beatrix Kondo 2 months ago
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    • I personally love villain origin stories. Yet as has been mentioned, this rendering of the topic is a bit broad. Try focusing on one or two villains, and different versions of their origin stories. Perhaps you could compare and contrast a villain whose origin story (ies) comes off well in your opinion, vs. one who tends to come off as, simply justifying bad behavior, either because of bad writing or because the villain themself doesn't have enough "flesh" on their story to begin with, to justify delving into their origins. Or, you might not even focus on the villains themselves, but the authors behind their origin stories. Example: Disney sometimes does a villain origin story well, and sometimes they fail spectacularly. Smaller film companies, or authors only known for books, on the other hand, have pulled off great origin stories. – Stephanie M. 2 weeks ago
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    How I Met Your Mother
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    Just because you’re the main character doesn’t mean we have to like you.

    Have you ever noticed that the most loathsome irritating characters in many TV series and movies are the main protagonists? What makes it hard for us to root for the main character. Better yet, do we feel obligated to like the main character?

    • I think looking into the new wave of flawed female leads that are becoming popular post-fleabag could be a really interesting way to look at a very relevant topic in contemporary tv. – mogiddy 3 years ago
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    • There's been a lot written about likeability with female characters. Roxane Gay is probably the most famous: https://www.buzzfeed.com/roxanegay/not-here-to-make-friends-unlikable – ProfRichards 3 years ago
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    • i think its really easy for protagonists to be one dimensional because eveything revolves around them, some people might think they don't need a personality because they're involved in all the action – lizawood 2 years ago
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    Drake
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    Started from the bottom: from Jimmy Brooks to Rap superstardom

    This article will be an in-depth look at how Aubrey “Drake” Graham’s hometown of Toronto Ontario has paved the road throughout music career and the inspiration he drew from it plays out in his songs. Mainly from his albums Views From the 6 and Nothing was the Same.

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      The Olympic Games
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      The true purpose of the olympics

      Is the Olympic Games an athletic event, a cultural spectacle, or a tourism promotion? Describe how Olympic coverage caused certain trends to explode. (For example, Kpop's ascent following the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games)

      • Useful perspectives include the history of the Olympics (why were they started and do those reasons hold true in modern Games), cultural impact (like the Doctor Who episode(s) featuring the Olympics and other depictions of the Games), and how Olympic athletes react to the spotlight (Simone Biles' mental health story, for example). – noahspud 3 years ago
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      One Tree Hill
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      “The Columbine Episode”

      Are episodes about school shootings a good way to spark conversation, or are they just another plot device?
      An in-depth look at the political side (gun control, safety, laws, etc.) as well as the social side can be discussed ( bullying,media influences e.g: video games, mental illness,racism).

      Is the "shooting episode" going to have an impact on the characters for the rest of the series, or is it just one episode?

      • ( Degrassi “Time Stands Still”, One Tree Hill “ With Tired Eyes, Tired Minds, Tired Souls, We Slept “) – kitty22 3 years ago
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      • My So Called Life “ Guns and Gossip” 7th Heaven “Teased” Law & Order “School Daze” Law & Order SVU "Manic" S.W.A.T “School” – kitty22 3 years ago
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      • Discussing episodes that deal with the political side ( gun control, ) and the social side ( bullying media influences ie: video games) – kitty22 3 years ago
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      • Excluding episodes that are based on Columbine and other school shooting incidences ( Cold Case “Rampage”) – kitty22 3 years ago
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      • A data point to look into would be viewership/ratings of the aired episode and the ones following. There's a line drawn at which a show can have a little commentary on real life during its narrative versus when people shut off the TV during their break from reality. "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" experienced a severe dip in viewership for instance after that one episode featuring white policemen. – DancingKomodos 3 years ago
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      Sep 2, 2021
      kitty22

      What about Whitney the girl with Downs Syndrome who Dawn was “friends” with while she was in California? Of course her parents paid Dawn to babysit her under the guise of friendship.

      		 The Baby-Sitters Club: Classic, Problematic, or Both?