Welcome to the commodity biopic.
The article focuses on commodity biopics, which depict the origin stories of influential consumer objects, using examples like movies about the invention of Tetris, BlackBerry and Flamin' Hot Cheetos. It highlighting how these films like "Air", "Tetris" and "Flamin' Hot" turn corporate strategy into...
| Publicado en: | Christian Century Vol. 140; no. 9; pp. 94 - 96 |
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Christian Century
Sep2023
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| Sumario: | The article focuses on commodity biopics, which depict the origin stories of influential consumer objects, using examples like movies about the invention of Tetris, BlackBerry and Flamin' Hot Cheetos. It highlighting how these films like "Air", "Tetris" and "Flamin' Hot" turn corporate strategy into high-stakes drama; participating in the magic of these consumer products rather than truly explaining their origins; and conditions that make these commodities possible and their impact on society. |
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