Weekly Written Analysis 3

The 2008 Sex and the City movie was very much anticipated by women all over the world. After the very successful HBO series, questions such as “Will Carrie marry Big” and “Will Charlotte ever have her own baby?” loomed in the air.
In the 2008 movie, many questions were answered. Carried did marry Big, Charlotte got pregnant and Miranda and Steve are still together. The movie was drastically different from the HBO series. The series was adventurous and unpredictable. The movie was nice and sweet and very grown-up.
Now, Sarah Jessica Parker announced that there will be a movie sequel. The anticipated movie release date is 2010. Questions about the storyline are still being debated. There was so much ground covered in the 2008 movie that it’s hard to imagine what the girls of Sex and the City will go through next.
It has been said all the girls will sign on. Miranda will be played by Cynthia Nixon, Charlotte will be played by Kristin Davis and Samantha will be played by Kim Cattrall.
According to an MTV interview with Sarah Jessica Parker, the big question now is “Will Carrie have children in the next movie”. For now, Sarah Jessica Parker feels that Carrie and Big’s relationship is pointed in a different direction.

Assignment 2-1 Weekly Analysis

Recently I started watching the new television series “Kath and Kim” starring Molly Shannon and Selma Blair. The television show is about a mother ‘Kath Day’ and her daughter ‘Kim’ and their truly dysfunctional relationship.

Kim is a self absorbed brat who expects everyone around her to serve her. Technically she is married but is currently separated. Her relationship with her husband is tainted because of his obsession with his dog. Kim moved back home and says she is working on her marriage. Kim doesn’t have many goals in life other than shopping and gaining the adoring attention of everyone whom she comes in contact with.

In contrast, Kath, has found the love of her life and is at the top of her game. She looks fabulous, she is successful and she’s getting married. Kath tries to provide life lessons to Kim through example but all efforts fail.

It has taken a while for this show to grow on me but I have to say that I have fallen for it. I look forward to it week after week. While there isn’t really a meaningful plot, it’s a nice show to indulge in after a long day at work.

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Photo retrieved November 23, 2008 from http://www.nbc.com/Kath_and_Kim//photos/#cat=1275&sec=2441&mea=54651

Assignment 2-2 Icon Analysis

When I think of pop culture icons I think of empires such as Disney World, toys like Barbie and television shows such as Sesame Street.

Disney has reached icon status because people have become infatuated with the magic of Disney World and all the Disney characters. Often, people will plan family vacations and save for months or years just to get a small taste of the Disney magic. Disney has made its mark in history through television entertainment, music, lovable characters and unsurpassed quality. I personally spent my honeymoon at Disney World. I had always dreamed of going to Disney World and when I got to experience it, I wasn't disappointed. I will never forget walking in to the Magic Kingdom and seeing Cinderella's Castle.

Barbie is admired and loved by parents, children, and the young at heart. Barbie made her debut in the 1950's and has made a mark in history. The Barbie phenomenon has exploded from dolls to movies, clothing, music and more. To this day, I still collect Barbie's. I also watch every Barbie movie. Barbie was a huge part of my childhood that I'm not ready to let go of.

Sesame Street has influenced children for years. For most children, the Sesame Street characters are loved and admired and most long to be a part of the Sesame Street "crew". Sesame Street has been around so long that now as adults, we find it hard not to admire and love the characters. Big Bird, Oscar, Elmo, and more will forever be a part of our lives. Personally, I can remember watching Sesame Street with my two sisters at a very young age. I still remember every word of the song and remember my favorite episodes.

Pictures retrieved on November 20, 2008 from:

http://web.info-galaxy.com/Barbie/Barbie_s_Story/barbie_s_story.html

http://www.customcrops.com/images/cart/sesame_street_friends.jpg

http://www.giftcollector.com/giftguideimages/24disney.jpg

Assignment 1-4 Written Analysis

On November 21, 2008 the movie Twilight premieres. Twilight the movie is based on book one of a popular series of four books. The series is based on a love story between a young girl named Bella Swan and a vampire named Edward Cullen. Bella is a human girl whose interest in Edward started out as an infatuation. Eventually, the human and the vampire would fall in love.
According to “The Story Behind Twilight”, the author of the Twilight series, Stephanie Meyer, got her motivation to write the series through a dream. Her dream was about a young girl and a beautiful vampire talking in a field. From the first dream and forward, the characters of twilight were like her imaginary friends. She found it hard to keep up with what the characters were trying to tell her. Finally, her first book “Twilight” was published and premiered in October 2005. From there, it has been a phenomenon. Stephanie produced four books and now we await the movie. People of all ages can enjoy the books and the movie because the focus is not on satanic dealings but rather a love story between a vampire who has renounced the drinking of blood and a young girl who has always found it hard to fit in. It is speculated that there will be a movie sequel and the series will top the charts – including the take over of the Harry Potter phenomena.

Meyer, Stephanie (n.d). The Story Behind Twilight. Retrieved November 16, 2008 at
http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/twilight.html

Popular culture determines the goods that are produced, the articles we read on the internet and the previews for movies that we see on television. If a good is a part of popular culture, we can find it in virtually every department store. However, the items which are more rare and expensive and not generally sought after are harder to find.

Popular culture also determines the type of music that is "in" and the celebrities that we as a society follow as if they are a part of our daily lives.

It's very important to understand and be able to recognize popular culture in the business world. Professionals need to be able to appeal to the masses and understand what sells.

The artifact that I think best represents popular culture is a picture of a television set. With television, we invite popular culture in to our every day lives, however, we also make it a part of important events like the presidential election.

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