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Jacob M. Held - Roald Dahl and Philosophy

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Roald Dahl and Philosophy

2014

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3 Matilda, Existentialist Superhero S. 33-46

„… her remarkable abilities, an existentialist super-hero. We will see that as Matilda with her genius …” „… life. But as the existentialist superhero, she finds ways tocounter the obstacles they put in her path …” „… shut so we can all watch this programme inpeace.—Mrs. Wormwood3MATILDA, EXISTENTIALIST SUPERHERO 35When …”

Preface

„… Superhero 33Elizabeth Butterfield4 The Existential Journey of James Henry Trotter: Kierkegaard,Freedom, and …”

Notes S. 217-238

„… York: Harpertorch, 1996), 337.3. MATILDA, EXISTENTIALIST SUPERHERO1. Thomas Flynn, Existentialism: A …”

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Paul Volponi - The Great G.O.A.T. Debate

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The Great G.O.A.T. Debate

2022

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22. SUPERHERO SQUAD: Justice League vs. Avengers S. 125-130

„… 1 2 522SUPERHERO SQUADJustice League vs. AvengersWho better to solve the problems of the world than …” „… a superhero, even if most of these same cape-wearing wonders can’t solve the problems in their own …” „… lives? But what happens if the disaster gets so big or the villains so powerful that a single superhero …”

NOTES S. 157-166

„… , you tube.com (December 6, 2020).CHAPTER 22. SUPERHERO SQUAD: JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. AVENGERS1. John …” „… Places That Inspired Superhero Headquar-ters,” mentalfloss.com (November 2, 2020).CHAPTER 23. TV MOMENT …”

21. STUNT PERSON: Dar Robinson vs. Jeannie Epper S. 121-124

„… probably best known for being Lynda Carter’s stunt double on the superhero-genre TV show Wonder Woman. She …”

Preface

„… Epper 12122 Superhero Squad: Justice League vs. Avengers 12523 TV Moment: Moon Landing vs. Ellen’s …”

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Zachary Ingle, David M. Sutera - The 100 Greatest Superhero Films and TV Shows

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The 100 Greatest Superhero Films and TV Shows

2022

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Introduction S. 1-10

„… superheroes, have been subject matter for the film industry since the mid-1930s. The earliest superhero films …” „… television series to feature su-perheroes on Saturday mornings. In addition, live-action superhero …” „… their own distinctive costume in order to be an official superhero.In addition, much like the gunfight …”

T S. 241-252

„… Thor (2011) and Thor: The Dark World (2013).While Thor: Ragnarok is clearly a superhero/comedy hybrid …” „… crashing a superhero convention in Reno, Nevada, where superheroes are assigned a city to protect as part …” „… (2006). The series is one of the better animated superhero series of its decade (and it just missed …”

S S. 207-240

„… of superhero media; while American superheroes were once a tough sell in certain corners of the globe …” „… by the wizard Shazam, whose name transforms the young Billy Batson into an adult superhero.Both …” „… danger as he lives out his life as a superhero.While Spider-Man features many remarkable qualities, it is …”

D S. 103-122

„… , identifiable character than the typical MCU superhero.Daredevil stays true to the source material in …” „… adoration of superheroes within diegetic (fictional) superhero universes, not to mention our own superhero …” „… newfound respectability to superhero cinema? Unprecedented for a superhero film, it topped more …”

H S. 139-154

„… particularities of Han-cock’s sex life (let’s just say it’s rather difficult), validate that being a superhero …” „… , eventually accepting societal expectations of how a superhero should look and behave by donning a costume …” „… . Hancock inspires such questions as, What about the disillusioned superhero? Or the one with a bad public …”

K S. 179-182

„… without any superpowers adopts the role of a superhero and stumbles into a battle between a vigilante …” „… a darker, grittier take on the superhero genre than the typical Marvel Studios/DC film. In addition …” „… self-referential storytelling, Kick-Ass openly skewers the narrative tropes of tradi-tional superhero films and …”

U S. 253-258

„… three can trace their superhero/villain origins to) trilogy. …” „… straightforward superhero action, it explores controversial topics avoided in other superhero films and TV shows …” „… superhero genre infused with a wry, dark sense of humor that features remarkable superhero action sequences …”

L S. 183-194

„… quickly establishes itself as one of the best superhero films ever made. Because one of the film’s …” „… unfortunate. Good superhero parodies are rare; if this one qualifies as such, it just might be the best …” „… one of the most dramatic and sullen su-perhero films of all time. In creating this dark tone, it …”

B S. 53-86

„… postmodern take on the superhero genre is how it subverts the narrative assumption that superheroes are …” „… superhero films could find wide mainstream success.56 Batman (TV Series, 1966–1968)BATMAN (TV SERIES …” „… U.N.C.L.E. [1964–1968], Get Smart [1965–1970]), so perhaps it was destiny for the first su-perhero show in …”

I S. 155-170

„… feats.One superhero genre convention Iron Man violates is the superhero’s secret identity. Not only does …” „… Incredible Hulk is an important milestone in the development of live-action superhero television programming …” „… . Unlike preceding live-action superhero TV shows, such as The Adventures of Superman (1952–1958), intended …”

A S. 11-52

„… unusual for a superhero show, but the focus on ordinary people in a world of superheroes is arguably …” „… . CommentarySuperhero cinema begins here, although we can just as easily liken Adventures of Captain Marvel to superhero …” „… 1941), the flying superhero with superstrength was already on the big screen. Despite the novelty of …”

X S. 279-292

„… largely responsible for the boom in superhero-cartoon TV programming during the 1990s and 2000s. In …” „… . Ultimately, X2 accomplishes the main goal of every superhero sequel in building on the narrative foundations …” „… Service is quite possibly one of the best action sequences in any superhero film ever. Other impressive …”

W S. 263-278

„… and content make it one of the most inimitable examples of superhero television in the history of the …” „… action-adventure story line typical of the superhero genre, this reality is uniquely presented in the format of …” „… for an unprecedented and entertaining take on the superhero genre.WandaVision is an innovative …”

O S. 201-206

„… , Tiger, Demon, Dragon, and God. Although One Punch Man undoubtedly stays rooted in the superhero genre …” „… fitness exam, resulting in a C-Class designation and the superhero name Caped Baldy, which he hates. (To …” „… to swat an annoying mosquito. So how do you make such a powerful superhero an underdog you can root …”

M S. 195-200

„… fascination with what can be considered a superhero bureaucracy or governmental oversight of superheroes …” „… (2009), and Sucker Punch (2011), was tasked to direct. Veteran screenwriter of superhero cinema (the …” „… Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life (2011); Man of Steel looked destined to be the first arthouse superhero …”

J S. 171-178

„… actionSeasons: 3Episodes: 39Network: NetflixIMDb Rating: 7.9SynopsisAfter an unsuccessful stint as a superhero …” „… narration, Jessica Jones follows the exploits of failed superhero Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) working as …” „… free to operate as a superhero in Hell’s Kitchen.Jessica Jones stands out in the Marvel Cinematic …”

Preface

„… The 100 Greatest Superhero Films and TV ShowsThe 100 Greatest Superhero Films and TV ShowsZachary …” „… Cataloging-in-Publication DataTitle: The 100 greatest superhero films and TV shows / Zachary Ingle, David M. Sutera …” „… : “This book celebrates the 100 greatest superhero films and tv shows from the early 1940s to the present …”

G S. 127-138

„… lesbian characters in superhero 128 Gotham (TV Series, 2014–2019)comics. (Thankfully, we got Rosie Perez’s …” „… the main attraction to watch Gotham—rather the origins of Batman’s foes. No superhero in this book has …” „… struggles some, as many viewers, perhaps because it var-ies so drastically from other network superhero …”

C S. 87-102

„… superhero from the Marvel Studios franchise in this complex story line. While not an origin story, Captain …” „… process.CommentaryWhile the superhero genre has developed its own conventions and tropes, it often draws on elements from …” „… other genres. Consequently, superhero films often exist as generic hybrids. Captain America: The Winter …”

F S. 123-126

„… three Saturn Awards for best superhero television series from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy …” „… , and Horror Films, the most of any superhero television show.Part of the success of the series is due …” „… consist of “normal” individuals with the technological know-how to assist the titular superhero, but in …”

Bibliography S. 293-298

„… 2008): 2–8.Gilmore, James N., and Matthias Stork, eds. Superhero Synergies: Comic Book Characters Go …” „… Betty Kaklamanidou, eds. The 21st Century Superhero: Essays on Gender, Genre and Globalization in Film …” „… Wiatrowski, eds. Arrow and Superhero Television: Essays on Themes and Characters of the Series. Jefferson, NC …”

Index S. 299-310

„… (TV series), 31, 74, 124, 212, 226–29, 239Superhero: costumes, 43, 90–91, 105; origin stories, 26, 55 …” „… , 227–29, 238, 247, 258, 273, 282, 288; secret identities, 164, 190, 219, 234–35.Superhero Movie, 51The …” „… Superhero Squad Show, 193Superman (character), 2, 4–5, 12–17, 33–34, 61, 82, 96, 110, 131–32, 140, 149, 157 …”

V S. 259-262

„… oldest superhero film on the list after Batman Begins [2005]), launching a passionate fan base.262 V for …”

About the Authors S. 311-318

„… sports media scholar, Sutera has ventured into scholarship on superheroes in film, media, and popular …”

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Albrecht Riethmüller - Beethoven im Film

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Beethoven im Film

2022

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Saskia Jaszoltowski Beethoven (re-)animiert Cartoonfigur, tragisches Genie und Superhero S. 95-106

„… JaszoltowskiBeethoven (re-)animiert*Cartoonfigur, tragisches Genie und SuperheroVisuelle Darstellungen von Beethoven …”

Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis S. 2-6

„… Musik 77Saskia Jaszoltowski Beethoven (re-)animiert Cartoonfigur, tragisches Genie und Superhero 95 …” „… Cartoonfigur, tragisches Genie und Superhero 95Michael Custodis Hahaha Haaa Beethoven in Comedy-Formaten 107 …”

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Phil Rose

Radiohead

2019

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4 Back to Save the Universe, I’m Your Superhero! S. 37-98

„… Life,” “Airbag’s” protagonist isportrayed as a kind of comic-book superhero, and the character …” „… actuallyrefers to himself as a superhero by the album’s next to last song,“Lucky.” The characteristics of …” „… SAVE THE UNIVERSE, I ’M YOUR SUPERHERO! 39force-field or whatever, so I can get very affected by things …”

Notes S. 247-254

„… SAVE THE UNIVERSE, I’M YOUR SUPERHERO!1. The electronic sound effects can be heard twice briefly …”

Preface

„… “Net” Generation: ProbingOKComputer (1996–1998) 274 Back to Save the Universe, I’m Your Superhero!: The …”

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