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Racism and Vampires Racism and Vampires: The Annotated Bibliography Mark Ojo McNulty, Morna TSEM102: Vampires on Campus
Racism and Vampires 2 1. Helford, Elyce Rae (2002). "From Page to Screen: Race, Gender, and the Poetics of Adaptation in 'Blade'." Journal of Popular Culture 36.3: 426-439. Helford's article examines the adaptation of the "Blade" comic book series into a film, focusing on the representation of race and gender. The author analyzes the film's treatment of its African American protagonist, Blade, and the ways in which it explores issues of race and racial identity. Helford discusses how the film modifies and expands upon the source material to address social and cultural concerns. 2. Pharr, Mary (2005). "Vampires and Race." Journal of Popular Film and Television 32.4: 159-166. Pharr's scholarly article explores the representation of race in vampire films, with a specific focus on "Blade." The author analyzes how the film addresses racial issues through its depiction of Blade, a Black vampire slayer, and his interactions with both human and vampire characters. Pharr examines the film's portrayal of racial identity and the ways in which it challenges and disrupts stereotypes. 3. Jenkins, Mark (1998). "'Blade': The Real Thing in a Blood-Soaked Genre." The Washington Post This newspaper article by Jenkins discusses the film "Blade" and its significance within the vampire genre. It examines the portrayal of the main character, Blade, a half-vampire, half-human hybrid, and how the film subverts traditional vampire tropes. Jenkins highlights the film's exploration of themes such as race and identity and analyzes its impact on the genre. 4. Jones, N. C. (2009) "Blacula: Race and the Dracula Myth in a Post-Civil Rights America." The Journal of Popular Culture 42.4: 636-652. Jones' article examines the film "Blacula" within the context of post-Civil Rights America. The author analyzes how the movie subverts traditional vampire narratives by exploring the experiences of a Black vampire and addressing issues of racial discrimination and social inequality. The article provides a critical analysis of the film's portrayal of racism and its impact on contemporary audiences.
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