Abstract / Excerpt:

The study seeks to know how the Filipino superheroes of five superhero films of 2003-2004: Lastikman, Fantastikman, Gagamboy, Captain Barbell and Volta reproduce heroism specifically it sought to: 1) provide a synopsis of the five superhero films; 2) Interpret the characteristics of the five Filipino superheroes of five superhero films as producers of meaning in terms of: a) sex; b) age; c) superpowers; d) weaknesses; 3) discuss the five Filipino superheroes of five superhero films as instruments of superstructure in terms of: a) relationship of the endowed to the superhero; b) marriage

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Source Institution	Ateneo de Davao University
Unit	Humanities
Authors	Lopez, Eirene Jyn M.
Page Count	39
Place of Publication	Davao City
Original Publication Date	March 1, 2005
Tags	Motion Pictures, Superhero Films

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