Length: 4 pages of writing.
(You should also include a title page, abstract pag
Length: 4 pages of writing.
(You should also include a title page, abstract page, and a reference list page.)
What to do:
• Examine one star of your choice.
• Quote and apply concepts from the academic reading (below).
• Use examples from specific film and television roles to explain how their character
behavior/lines, narratives, settings, costumes, and any other production qualities contribute to
audience understanding of the star’s ideology.
• Quote film reviews, articles, other media coverage.
• You may also want to quote their personal statements in interviews and social media.
Reading:
Reading: Steven J. Ross, “Governor Arnold and the Age of Celebrity Politics: Arnold
Schwarzenegger.”
Additional Reading: Tony McKenna, “From Tragedy to Farce: The Comedy of Ricky Gervais as
Capitalist Critique.”
General Essay Guidance
For your own research purposes, it is recommended you familiarize yourself with media resources
(newspaper websites, Netflix, YouTube, other online sources, the library, etc.)
Formatting in the APA style, including specifically:
