Rice and Simmons) J. Robert Craig’s “On the Origin of the Species: The Source of
Vampirism in Millennial Film” offers an historical account of the vampire (always
a well-liked topic here in PCR). Back in the fiction arena, Alicia Willson-Metzger
and David Metzger bring us “ “But Is He Really Smart?’ Gardner’s Multiple Intel
ligences Theory in the World of Harry Potter.” The article focuses on two members
of that most famous contemporary trio, Hermoine Granger and the revered (and
uniquely smart) Harry Potter. Sadly, the nervous yet lovable Ron Weasely is left
out of the analysis.. .this time.
Adina Ciugureanu introduces readers to the world of Romania in her impor
tant article “ ‘Subversion’ and ‘Imitation’ in Romanian Popular Culture” as she
analyzes the ubiquitous impact of American pop culture on her homeland. Like
Moss and Russell and Lentz, professor Ciugureanu exposes the powerful satura
tion of U.S. capitalist politics, prejudices — and products! — world wide.
Finally, Matts G. Djos’ “The Alcoholic Isolation and Fall to Self-Destruction
in Edward Arlington Robinson’s ‘Mr. Flood’s Party’ ” reminds us that Mr. Rood
is, indeed, an alcoholic succumbing to the final, destructive culmination of his
disease. Sorry to end on such a depressing note, but that’s Popular Culture Review,
volume 14, number 2. Read On!
Juli Barry, Ph.D.
Associate Editor
Popular Culture Review
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