Originally known as a brand for greeting cards, Hallmark has seen a surge in popularity since the early 2010s for its made-for-TV movies and television channels: the Hallmark Channel and its spinoffs, Hallmark Movie Channel (now Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) and Hallmark Drama. Hallmark's brand of comforting, often sentimental content includes standalone movies, period and contemporary television series, and mystery film series that center on strong, intuitive female leads. By creating reliable and consistent content, Hallmark offers people a calming retreat from the real world. This collection of new essays strives to fill the void in academic attention surrounding Hallmark. From the plethora of Christmas movies that are released each year to the successful faith-based scripted programming and popular cozy mysteries that air every week, there is a wealth of material to be explored. Specifically, this book explores the network's problematic relationship with race, the dominance of Christianity and heteronormativity, the significance placed on nostalgia, and the hiring and re-hiring of a group of women who thrived as child stars.
Average Rating
Informations
About the author
Emily L. Newman, Emily Witsell
Author
The Hallmark Channel
by Emily L. Newman, Emily Witsell
Books Like The Hallmark Channel
If you're looking for books similar to The Hallmark Channel, here are some recommendations based on themes, tone, and narrative style.
Race and Representation in Media
Michael Eric Dyson
A comprehensive analysis of racial representation in contemporary media landscapes. The book critically examines how television networks construct and perpetuate racial narratives. It explores systemic inequalities and representation challenges in mainstream media programming. The work provides scholarly insights into media's role in shaping cultural perceptions.
Television Genre and Cultural Analysis
Jason Mittell
A comprehensive study of television genre conventions and cultural significance. The book explores how different television genres construct narrative strategies. It examines audience expectations and media representation techniques. The research provides scholarly insights into television's role in cultural storytelling.
Women in Television Production
Martha Lauzen
A comprehensive study of women's roles in television production and storytelling. The book examines gender dynamics in media creation and representation. It explores how women shape narrative strategies and content development. The research provides insights into the professional experiences of women in television industries.
Heteronormativity in Popular Media
Laura Mulvey
A critical analysis of heteronormative narratives in contemporary media landscapes. The book explores how media reinforces traditional gender and relationship paradigms. It examines the cultural mechanisms that perpetuate heteronormative storytelling. The research provides scholarly insights into media representation and social constructs.
Media Sentimentality and Emotional Landscapes
Lauren Berlant
An academic exploration of emotional narratives in contemporary media platforms. The book investigates how media creates and reinforces sentimental storytelling. It examines the cultural mechanisms of emotional engagement in media content. The research provides critical perspectives on sentimentality and media representation.
Nostalgia, Femininity, and Popular Media
Joanne Morreall
An in-depth exploration of how media creates and reinforces nostalgic narratives through feminine storytelling. The book investigates how popular media constructs emotional landscapes that appeal to audience sentimentality. It examines the role of women in creating and consuming nostalgic content across different media platforms. The research provides critical insights into emotional storytelling strategies.
Media Nostalgia and Cultural Memory
Katharina Niemeyer
An academic exploration of how media constructs and perpetuates nostalgic narratives. The book investigates the emotional and cultural significance of nostalgic representations. It examines how media platforms create collective memory through storytelling. The research provides critical perspectives on nostalgia's role in contemporary media.
Television Series Criticism: Contemporary Approaches
Rebecca Feasey
This academic work explores media representation and genre analysis in television programming. It provides critical insights into how television networks construct narratives and cultural identities. The book examines genre conventions, audience expectations, and the social implications of media content. It offers scholarly perspectives similar to the Hallmark Channel study, analyzing media representation and cultural trends.
Faith and Popular Culture
Peter Horsfield
An academic exploration of religious representation in contemporary media platforms. The book investigates how faith-based narratives are constructed and consumed in popular entertainment. It examines the intersection of religious themes and media storytelling. The research provides critical perspectives on how religious narratives shape cultural understanding.
Child Stars and Media Representation
Alison Gopnik
An exploration of child actors' experiences and representations in media industries. The book investigates the professional and personal challenges faced by young performers. It examines how media platforms construct narratives around child celebrities. The research provides critical perspectives on childhood and media representation.
No account connected — sign in to comment.