Julie VanDusky-Allen

Sep 29, 2023 | caledonianrecord.com | Julie VanDusky-Allen

By Julie VanDusky-Allen, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Boise State University Warner Bros. Pictures Barbie dolls and "Star Wars" movies and toys have entertained generations of American children - in many cases, well into adulthood. But these brands' influence stretches beyond a penchant for hot pink and lightsaber battles.

Sep 29, 2023 | theconversation.com | Michael Allen |Julie VanDusky-Allen

Barbie dolls and “Star Wars” movies and toys have entertained generations of American children – in many cases, well into adulthood. But these brands’ influence stretches beyond a penchant for hot pink and lightsaber battles. In particular, both the “Barbie” movie, released in July 2023, and a “Star Wars” franchise television series called “Andor” offer important lessons about revolutions. Hollywood has long been obsessed with revolutions.

Sep 29, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Michael Allen |Julie VanDusky-Allen

Barbie dolls and “Star Wars” movies and toys have entertained generations of American children – in many cases, well into adulthood. But these brands’ influence stretches beyond a penchant for hot pink and lightsaber battles. Hollywood has long been obsessed with revolutions. There are uprisings in other popular movie franchises like “The Hunger Games,” “Harry Potter” and “Avatar.”In each fictional universe, an oppressed group stages a revolution that fights for political and economic freedom.

Sep 29, 2023 | h-ponline.com | Michael Allen |Julie VanDusky-Allen

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Sep 29, 2023 | chronicle-tribune.com | Michael Allen |Julie VanDusky-Allen

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