I realized I never actually mentioned this in my first CCR post, but for questions 1 and 2, I will be doing a podcast. I actually spent last summer attending a podcasting course at the University of Miami (you can give it a listen here), so the first 2 questions will just be a continuation of my podcast show called "The State of Today with my friend Gus who I did the podcast with originally!
The 2nd question I have to answer is:
How does your product engage with audiences?
Gus- Hey everyone, and welcome back to the State of Today, the Podcast where we bring you all the latest insight into all the latest news, pop culture events, and industries. Im Gus,
Zach- and I'm Zach, and today we get a look at a new movie in theaters I directed coming up called "Death Wears a Dress", and get this Gus, It's a Western.
Gus- A western? Don't see many of those nowadays. Isn't the Genre basically dead?
Zach- Well, Westerns are seen as a genre better left in the past, its ideals and morals a product of a more simplistic and idealized world where traditional gender roles were stringent and clear cut. But I'd argue this is exactly why Westerns need a renaissance. Our film "Death Wears a Dress" defies these gender roles. The main character, Charlotte, disguises herself as a cowboy to better fit into a society where women are expected to stay home while men are out. Charlotte's actions can be seen as a form of quiet rebellion. She's not open about her defiance, but the fact that she has the bravery to do it alone speaks louder than anything she can say. Westerns appeal to those who seek conformity, but Charlotte's sheer will to defy conformity will attract an audience of itself. Westerns also appeal to those who have a flair for the dramatic, and I'd argue nothing is more dramatic than a woman fighting for what she believes in. While Charlotte goes on this journey of amending her wrongdoings, she sheds light on society's own wrongdoings by simply existing. It's this type of story that we feel viewers will feel drawn to.
Gus- You know what Zach? I'm convinced. It sounds like you really put a lot of thought into that speech, almost like it was... pre-written...
Zach-Prepostrious. I would never. That was all off the dome baby.
Gus- Off the dome? I guess Westerns don't have to be left behind but that saying does.
Zach- yeah I guess you're right. At least these pants I got are on fleak
Gus- yeah that one too. Signing off, Im Gus
Zach- *sigh* and I'm Zach
Gus- You can't just keep saying that stuff bro
Zah- Just talk to the hand dude
Gus- Oh my god bro can you shut the fu-
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