http://tags.library.upenn.edu/project/1179 PennTags Feed http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1179 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1179 This is my PennTags bibliography for my research project on how movies influence human behavior. It is for Peter Decherney's 'Media Theory' class (FILM 211) in the Fall 2005 semester.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2109 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2109 Dissertations on the American movie market and methods of distributions and exhibition. Discusses topics from the Paramount litigation to television to rentals.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2112 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2112 Provides basic information on many facets of the film industry. Strictly informational, nothing theoretical or persuasive.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2103 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2103 Beginner's handbook on the business aspect behind making movies. Includes information about profits, trailers, contracts, etc.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1385 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1385 Michael Moore's documentary about America's gun culture. Explores possible reasons for this phenomenon, such as United States history, violence in the media, and political and business leaders. Also examines how communities are affected by school shootings.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1408 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1408 Psychological account for how visual fiction affects viewers. Covers cognition, empathy, simulation, dreams, consciousness, and indentification. Also looks at different genres, such as melodramas, comedies, and thrillers to see how each affects people differently.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2107 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2107 A theoretical approach with examples to American movie trailers. Provides reasons for why audiences like them and why they work. Views trailers as their own rhetorical cinematic narrative form and divides the book into the three eras of cinema.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/2102 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/2102 New York Times article by film critic Caryn James which reminds us that trailers exist because movies are simply consumer products. They distort the actual content of the actual films in order to market them to the potential audience.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/2101 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/2101 New York Times article written by critic Caryn James which compares several movies and their trailers, proving the point that trailers can give inaccurate impressions of the story and quality of it's full-length movie.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1407 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1407 Describes the different ways people can become obsessed with the movie experience. Gives psychological reasons behind this fetishization of watching movies, including sexuality, indentification, and racism. Given this information, notes how powerful the cinema instrument can be.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2111 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2111 Descibes all the aspects behind film marketing, primarily independent movies in Europe. Includes general information on trailers.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1404 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1404 Book about how films make stories and how those stories fit into culture. Focuses on editing and shot composition, but also on the ways they fit into culture through values and context.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2106 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2106 Explains the idea behind &quot;high concept&quot;, which describes today's movie marketing method of creating on simple image for each film. Shows how every aspect of marketing from music to distribution to trailers is bundled into this model.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2105 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2105 Explains the Hollywood culture during the Golden Age (classical era) and how it made impressions on the general public. Includes information about the studios, magazines, star aura, agents, and advertising and promotion.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2104 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2104 Explores how Hollywood's movies can influence human behavior and popular culture and vise versa. Includes information about marketing techniques, trailers, etc.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1395 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1395 New York Times article that discusses the influence movies have over people's behavior. Says that people have debated this link between entertainment and reality for a long time. Mentions not only influence over fads and fashions, but real social movements, as well.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1394 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1394 Article covering media mogul's comments expressing concern over violence in movies. In particular, links this violence to bully behavior among children. Says the reason for this is the lack of consequences shown in violent movies.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1388 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1388 Article in the TELEGRAM &amp; GAZETTE (Massachusetts) magazine discussing the consequences of watching aggressive movies. The article takes the position that doing so leads to unsafe behavior, primarily because scenes in movies are unrealistic. Examples used are James Bond films and the movie 'Basic Instinct.&quot;<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1397 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1397 San Antonio Express editorial calling for parents to monitor which movies their kids watch. Claims that violent movies, music, and video games lead to higher rates of aggressive behavior among children.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1398 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1398 Article about a British survey that says violence on TV, movies, and video games has a major short-term effect on young children, boosting the risk of aggressive behavior or fear. Also points out that there are other factors to take into consideration, such as violence in the home and the age of the child.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1402 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1402 Essentially a book about the movie culture in America. Looks at the impact movies have on society and vise versa. Primarily focuses on fan clubs of movie stars and obsessed fans, but also how Hollywood reacts to these movements.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1179 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1179 This is my PennTags bibliography for my research project on how movies influence human behavior. It is for Peter Decherney's 'Media Theory' class (FILM 211) in the Fall 2005 semester.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1413 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1413 Primarily focuses on different kinds of heroes in our culture, such as from movies and sports. Discusses the cultural unconscious relating to movie-watching. Drives at the pop star as an icon - the imitation and glorification of characters.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1187 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1187 Article about how gang movies influence gang behavior.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1414 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1414 Breaks the connection between movies and reality into different works and makes points about each one of them. These worlds include: Staged, Storied, Scene, Social, Lived, Personal, and Film. Addresses issues such as authenticity and perception and expression.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1386 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1386 Wes Craven's horror movie about murders in a high school community. Contains humor as it refers to other horror movies, especially Craven's. Addresses the issue of whether violent movies influence violent behavior. <br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1401 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1401 Introduces the psychoanalytic approach to cinema. Uses movie examples such as 'Psycho' and 'Casablanca' to explore how particular story elements appeal to audiences. Also looks at the psychology of the characters in these movies.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1405 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1405 A book that first explores who the audience for violent films are, such as children. Then categorizes the different kinds of violence such as gunfire or explosions or murder. Eventually wraps up with why violence in movies appeals to people.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1412 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1412 Different essays written by different authors about the history of ultraviolence in movies, the aesthetics of ultraviolence, and the effects of ultraviolence. Includes a forward by Stephen Prince summarizing all three topics.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2110 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2110 Analysis of many aspects that influence the film industry and how it influences others, such as theaters, current events, blockbusters, color, and advertising.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2108 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/2108 A history of the American movie business, including information about nickelodeons, theaters, studios, and alternative operations.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1406 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1406 A book about a relatively scientific study on the impact violence in movies has on society. Describes what exactly it feels like to experience a violent scene in a movie and how viewers relate to the characters. Then covers the topics of self-censorship and the morality question.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1410 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1410 Study of how mass media, particularly television, effects human behavior and communication. Looks at taste development in children, the link between aggressive content and aggressive behavior, the effects of repetition, and how media induces action, among many other phenomena.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1411 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1411 Explores both sides of the following arguments: Does media violence harm society? Should it be censored? Can violence be effectively regulated? What should be done? Does music promote violence?<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1400 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/voyager/1400 A report on research into the effects on young people of scenes of violence in films and television. Examines not only the impact that movie violence has, but also the psychological determinants behind it. Very scientifically presented.<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1180 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1180 Google search results for 'movies and behavior&quot;.<br />