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    Popular Film Conventions

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    rapidly produce movies, thus a system of organization is necessary. While a large number of genres and subcategories of each genre exist, the standard comedy, fantasy, and horror are exceedingly common.When deciding what motion picture to see, many moviegoers describe what genre they would like to watch, rather than a specific movie. Without this system of categories, attending a movie theater would be incredibly

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    healthy food, so the people that can’t have much sugar or fats are left out! When people go out to see a movie, they don’t want to worry about the price of delicious treats! They want to just sit back, relax, and enjoy some delicious popcorn! We moviegoers deserve the right to bring our own food in if the theaters are going to offer it already! The jacked up prices will only drive people away from theaters! Is that something managers will want? The idea of keeping people from bringing their own

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    DATE: June 12, 2012 TO: Mr. Plex, Owner, Royal 16 Theater FROM: Team 8 RE: Analysis of Liability for Fraud Based off of your request, we have completed an analysis concerning Royal 16 Theater’s liability for fraud assumed by the customer, Tommy. Please contact us if any additional information is needed. July at the Multiplex Executive Summary What are the standards of selling a service or product so the customer will not get furious? If we tried out best but they are still unsatisfied, what

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    the past two years, they have risen 20% -- an average of 2% a year -- over the past 10 years. Foreign boxoffice has grown even more dramatically, he added. Last year, it totaled $15.7 billion, up more than 44% from 2003. As for moviegoers, they enjoy a relative bargain according to National Association of Theatre Owners president John Fithian, who joined Glickman at the early morning press conference. Last year, the average ticket price hit $6.21, up 3% over the 2003

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    on a lonely Friday night. Moreover, even someone recommending watching a horror movie at a movie theater spikes fear in the eyes of certain moviegoers. Why might that be? Fear, itself, is an unpleasant emotion that makes someone feel uneasy. It is a psychological response that can be caused by the sense of danger or the infliction of pain. There are moviegoers who rather spend their time laughing than inflicting fear on themselves. However, there are some people who crave the primal instinct of what

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    expresses the sacrifices Johnson, Vaughan, and Jackson made. These women faced racism and sexism in their everyday lives in order to contribute to the success of NASA’s space missions, and the progression of their people. After viewing the movie, moviegoer Qui’Maya Sewell said, “I’ve never witnessed a movie that has been more inspiring to me as a Black female”.

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    century and this essay will aim to address these different aspects. Roland Barthes' in his article ‘Leaving the Movie Theatre' provides us with an interesting way of looking at cinema-going. He paints a picture at the start of his article about moviegoers always leaving

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    Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho

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    but some analysts think that it is a form of deconstruction, a new structure of horror film that Hitchcock wants to share. Different perspectives and ideas emerge because of the murder scene in the film, but still, Psycho is viewed by millions of moviegoers who want to experience the morbid description of Hitchcock—for them to believe the critics and viewers’ negative reactions. After leaving theaters, viewers and critics condemn, attack, and try to ban

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    Best Drive-In Movie Theaters in the US When we think of drive-in movie theaters, we picture black and white movies, vintage cars, diners, and star gazing. Nothing beats the retro and vintage vibe we get from this classic American tradition. Over the years, while technology may have transformed the movie industry, some prefer to remain faithful to the tradition. Before heading down to the theater, make sure you have a KevianClean Auto Detailing Towel in your car. Soda spills and popcorn stains can

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    In 1619, early American colonists began bringing in slaves from parts of Africa to aid in the production of tobacco and other crops. Abraham Lincoln became the President of the United States on November 6, 1860 and began to work towards ending slavery. The Birth of a Nation, which hit the big screen in 2016, is a historical film based on an enslaved Baptist preacher named Nat Turner who led the only successful slave rebellion in 1831. The making of this film has sparked a national controversy over

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