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Heroines of film and television : portrayals in popular culture / by Jones, Norma,1972-editor.(CARDINAL)353301; Bajac-Carter, Maja,1979-editor.(CARDINAL)353300; Batchelor, Bob,editor.(CARDINAL)352434;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Award-winning authors from a variety from a variety of disciplines examine the changing roles of heroic women across time. In this volume, editors Norma Jones, Maja Bajac-Carter, and Bob Batchelor have assembled a collection of essays that broaden our understanding of how heroines are portrayed across media, offering readers new ways to understand, perceive, and think about women. Contributors bring fresh readings to popular films and television shows such as 'The Girl with the Drago Tattoo', 'Kill Bill', 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', 'Weeds', 'Mad Men', and 'Star Trek'.
Subjects: Women in motion pictures.; Women on television.; Heroines in motion pictures.; Heroines on television.;
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The American girl goes to war : women and national identity in US silent film / by Clarke, Liz,1981-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- American Girls and National Identity -- Fighting Femininity on Home Soil in Civil War Films, 1908 to -- American Revolution and Other Wars -- Featuring Preparedness and Peace; or, America and the European War, Part I -- From Serial Queens to Patriotic Heroines; or, America and the European War, Part II -- The American Girl and Wartime Patriotism -- Conclusion"During the 1910s, films about war often featured a female protagonist. The films portrayed women as spies, cross-dressing soldiers, and athletic defenders of their homes-roles typically reserved for men and that contradicted gendered-expectations of home-front women waiting for their husbands, sons, and brothers to return from battle. The representation of American martial spirit-particularly in the form of heroines-has a rich history in film in the years just prior to the American entry into World War I. The American Girl Goes to War demonstrates the predominance of heroic female characters in in early narrative films about war from 1908 to 1919. American Girls were filled with the military spirit of their forefathers and became one of the major ways that American women's changing political involvement, independence, and active natures were contained by and subsumed into pre-existing American ideologies"--
Subjects: War films; Women in motion pictures; Women and war; Nationalism; Heroines in motion pictures; Sex role in motion pictures; Silent films;
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Wonder Woman : ambassador of truth / by Bergstrom, Signe,author.(CARDINAL)497388; Bennett, Tara,interviewer.(CARDINAL)563029; Carter, Lynda,1951-writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)398055;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-174)."Created by William Moulton Marston and introduced at the beginning of America's involvement in World War II, Wonder Woman--the fierce warrior and diplomat armed with bulletproof Bracelets of Victory, a golden tiara, and a Lasso of Truth--has been a pop-culture icon and one of the most enduring symbols of feminism for more than seventy-five years ... Signe Bergstrom examines Wonder Woman's diverse media representations from her wartime comic book origins to today's feature films, and explores the impact she has had on women's rights and empowerment and the fight for peace, justice, and equality across the globe"--
Subjects: Comics (Graphic works); Graphic novels.; Illustrated works.; Wonder Woman (Fictitious character); Carter, Lynda, 1951-; Marston, William Moulton, 1893-1947.; Heroines in motion pictures.; Heroines on television.; Illustrated books.; Superheroes; Women superheroes in literature.;
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The home front, U.S.A. / by Bailey, Ronald H.(CARDINAL)124510;
Bibliography: page 204.A day to remember--America joins up--Miracles of production--Bringing the conflict home--A nation in motion--Days of dazzling frowth--Picture essay: The jittery homeland--Bitter exile in the U.S.--You're in the army now--The Distaff side--Heroines of the home front--The youngest warriors--One family's war--Making do with little--Wonderful town--The Commander in Chief.Picture essay of domestic life in United States.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; World War, 1939-1945;
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Mulan : Loyal. Brave. True. / by Davis, Carin,author.(CARDINAL)801868;
When China is invaded by the Huns, Mulan decides that she must disguise herself as a male soldier to fight in place of her ill father, who has been called up for war.960L
Subjects: Fiction.; Hua, Mulan (Legendary character); Fathers and daughters; Heroines in literature.;
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Hermione Granger : Harry Potter student turned heroine / by Abdo, Kenny,1986-author.(CARDINAL)606539;
Hermione Granger -- Backstory -- Journey -- Epic-logue -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Index.Explores the character of Hermione Granger, including her creation by author J.K. Rowling, her journey in the Harry Potter series of books and movies, and more.830LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Granger, Hermione (Fictitious character); Rowling, J. K.; Rowling, J. K.; Rowling, J. K.; Characters and characteristics in literature; Characters and characteristics in motion pictures; Witches in literature; Women heroes in literature; Women heroes;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Disney princess. [videorecording].
Musical excerpts from various Disney productions, featuring popular heroines.MPAA rating: G.
Subjects: Animated film music.; Children's films.; Children's songs.; Karaoke.; Karaoke; Motion picture music; Motion picture music; Music videos.; Music videos;
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Katniss Everdeen : The Hunger Games tribute turned heroine / by Abdo, Kenny,1986-author.(CARDINAL)606539;
Katniss Everdeen -- Backstory -- Journey -- Epic-logue -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Index.Explores the character of Katniss Everdeen, including her creation by author Suzanne Collins, her journey in the Hunger Games books and movies, and more.900LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Collins, Suzanne.; Collins, Suzanne; Collins, Suzanne; Everdeen, Katniss (Fictitious character); Characters and characteristics in literature; Characters and characteristics in motion pictures; Women heroes in literature; Women heroes;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Squishy Taylor and the mess makers / by Wild, Ailsa,author.(CARDINAL)633056; Wood, Ben(Illustrator),illustrator.(CARDINAL)411080;
Rock-climbing enthusiasts Squishy (real name Sita) and her "bonus" sister Vee (one of a pair of twins), with whom she is currently living, are desparate to meet their heroine, teen climbing sensation Carmeline Clancy, who is staying near them while filming a movie, and they also want to solve a mystery--who is trashing Carmeline's hotel suite and why is she taking the blame?630LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Detective and mystery stories; Families; Motion pictures; Rock climbing; Sisters; Teenage girls in motion pictures;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The anxiety of everyday objects a novel / by Sheehan, Aurelie,1963-(CARDINAL)382413;
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Impostors and imposture; Law firms; Secretaries; Women motion picture producers and directors;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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