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         <title>‘Pulp Fiction’: Comeback</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This film is arguably the greatest revival of a very nearly dead-end career of Travolta’s.<br><br>To have been casted by such a high brow director like Tarantino further suggests Travolta’s career wasn’t over as Tarantino would never cast a dead-end actor to be at the forefront of his film.&nbsp;<br><br>The cast itself carries high-end actors such as Samuel L. Jackson, and Bruce Willis who themselves are arguably household names in Hollywood. Whereby, Travolta’s involvement suggests his capability of an actor is just as impressive as theirs.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>‘Grease’:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>Heartthrob Travolta continued boosting his career in his musical debut with Olivia Newton-John.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>“<em>Grease</em> would shatter box-office records and go on to become an international phenomenon, confounding and irritating the entire industry. “We were not chic,” Channing says. “We were a high-school movie, and there was sort of this ‘Look at them making all that money.’ It was kind of resented.”<br><em>- Michael Callahan, Vanity Fair, 2016.<br></em><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>Grease made grosses of $160 million that year (1978).<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>Overall deeming Grease a very obvious commercial success.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>A commercial success to this degree kept Travolta's position in Hollywood at a high, ensuring a steady increase in roles for the now very popular actor.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-22 09:45:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>‘Saturday Night Fever’ Star:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Travolta's role as Tony Manero in 'Saturday Night Fever' kept reviews high for Travolta's acting, singing, and dancing abilities. </p><p><br></p><p>The film evidently proved the ideal that Travolta was a triple threat at the beginning of his career. </p><p><br></p><p>Gene Siskel, the notoriously famous film critic between the 60's-90's, himself revealed that 'SNF' was his favourite film and that he had watched it 17 times. </p><p><br></p><p>Thus proving that Travolta excelled in his role as 'Tony' and the film accelerated his 'popular star' image in the media.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-22 10:24:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>70’s Heart-throb: </title>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-22 10:26:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Magazine Covers:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Extreme influence is placed upon Travolta’s looks and figure, which feeds into the teenage ‘heart throb’ persona as well as the sexualisation of Travolta.&nbsp;<br><br>Once again, Travolta is seen topless in some magazine covers and is described as ‘Hunk of the Month’ while his shirt is half unbuttoned showing the audience his chest.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Development of Branding:</title>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-22 11:15:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>70’s Commercial Ads: </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Travolta’s debut commercial for ‘Band-Aid’, which his heart-throb persona is at the forefront as the ad shows a topless Travolta in the shower. His cheeky-chappy personality is reinforced in the commercial further as the audience can see Travolta laughing along with the other men in the shower, playing around.&nbsp;<br><br>This advert being another example to how Travolta was sexualised in the media in his early career by his roles primarily keeping him partially naked or in very fitted outfits.&nbsp;<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-22 11:44:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>‘Breitling Ad’</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>The luxury watch brand furthered the new opulent re-branding from a once 'heart-throb' to a now strong, independent figure in the media. &nbsp;<br><br>It is obvious there has been a development in the way Travolta presents himself to the media as his adverts for the luxury brands present him fully clothed with a professional look and pose. This contrasts heavily to how he presented himself in the 70’s.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-22 12:02:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Qantas Airline Ambassador: </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Travolta's branding underwent a large development from becoming an Ambassador for Qantas Airlines in 2002. The brand itself is held to a high regard and is overall described as a prestigious airline. Travolta himself stated that "the QANTAS brand around the world is very strong".&nbsp;<br><br>Travolta was brought by Qantas on their 'week-long tour of Dubai' to represent the airline in their 'pivotal time in the airline's history with its new services to Dubai'.&nbsp;<br><br>This is a gravely influential brand for Travolta to represent as it suggests that his star image embodies similar attributes.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-22 20:45:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>&#39;Perfect&#39;:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Negative comments from critics swarmed the film deeming "the embarrassing failure of the film put Travolta's career in hibernation for nearly a decade". <br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-22 22:54:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>‘The Experts’:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>After ‘Perfect’, Travolta didn’t appear in another feature film until the ill-fated 1989 comedy film; ‘The Experts’.&nbsp;<br><br>This film was completely ignored by audiences and derided by critics, who had began referring to Travolta in the past tense.<br>- David Grove 2023.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-25 10:47:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Damaging Travolta’s Persona:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The continuation of bad film after bad film suggests to the fans and reception of Travolta that not only his glory days are declining but potentially over.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>This suggests that Travolta’s ‘hunk of the month’ glory days are coming to a close as even films such as ‘Perfect’, that show him half-naked and arguably desirable, no longer impress his fan base or the box-office.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-25 10:55:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Funko Pop Pulp Fiction:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Travolta’s character of Vincent Vega was transformed into a ‘Funko Pop’ collectibles item, which suggests that not only Pulp Fiction was a hit but so was Travolta’s performance.&nbsp;<br><br>The Vincent Vega figure is listed at $391.64 in comparison to the Mia Wallace figure which is only listed at $18.52 according to the ‘Toyopia’ website.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-25 11:17:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Positive Pulp Fiction Reception:</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2762788994</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Critics defined ‘Pulp Fiction’ in numerous ways but in particular Travolta’s performance was definitely a focal point.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Peter Travers, ‘The Rolling Stone’ received his performance as “dynamite”. He further stated that “John Travolta and Bruce Willis can consider their careers revived.”</p><p><br></p><p>This review having been published on 'The Rolling Stone' website further enhances Travolta's comeback as this online magazine has a varied demographic of all ages and therefore a high credibility in reviewing numerous types of media. </p><p><br></p><p>To speak of Travolta's performance so avidly, readers would be inclined to either watch Tarantino's masterpiece and/or begin to re-evaluate Travolta as a respectable actor once again. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-25 12:15:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Negative Pulp Fiction Reception:</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2762829651</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><br></div><div><br>Several critics left Travolta out of their reviews entirely and instead only focussed on the larger names such as Samuel L. Jackson.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>“(Tarantino’s) actors are ahead of the game: Samuel L. Jackson and Maria de Medeiros, and even a nicely troubled Bruce Willis, fight to flesh the movie out with warm-blooded gestures of feeling. That is what makes Pulp Fiction such an intriguing spectacle”&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><em><br>- Anthony Lane, The New Yorker (2014).<br></em><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>The disregard of Travolta in this review could impose on the readers that Travolta’s performance wasn’t only unimpressionable on viewers but entirely forgetful. This suggests that his performance was upstaged by other cast members as was his role in ‘Perfect’ next to Jamie Lee Curtis.&nbsp;<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Negative reception of Grease:</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2762905825</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>The ‘<em>Today</em> show’s’ Gene Shalit called the movie “visual junk food.” ‘The New York Daily News’s’ Rex Reed, said <em>Grease</em> “should really be covered on the obituary page,” that it had been made “by nitwits who haven’t the faintest idea what a camera is,” that its music was “atrocious,”.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><br>- <em>Vanity Fair, Michael Callahan : (2016)<br></em><br></div><div>This type of critical reception could potentially be very damaging to Travolta’s star image and could be the reason positive reception to his role in ‘Perfect’ was so minimal.&nbsp;<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>‘Bad Boy’ Persona:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>A development of Travolta’s onscreen persona from a predominantly feminine persona in Saturday Night Fever to Danny Z’s masculine, bad boy persona in Grease. As his character is seen in all dark clothing, talking sexually about women and who’s main personality trait is looking ‘cool’ in front of his group.&nbsp;<br><br>Although, Travolta’s persona in Grease is still arguably somewhat feminine as his character cares highly of his physical perception from his peers. Whereby this could be portrayed as a female typicality within the media.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-25 13:36:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Zigelstein, J. (1997) &#39;Staying alive in the 90s: (John) Travolta as star and the performance of masculinity&#39;, CineAction, (44), 2-11.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>As stated by Zigelstein; John Travolta’s image can be simplified in his early career (Saturday Night Fever) as “condensed into a single still image of the star in his "white suit and platform heels, a human clock forever stuck at four, with his right arm pointed vertically at the ceiling, his left diagonally at the dance floor" (Cohn 191).&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>Whereby this ensures that Travolta is the “object of the erotic spectacle” and therefore feeds into the heavy sexualisation created of Travolta at the beginning of his career.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>Although, not only can Travolta be described as being sexualised in Saturday Night Fever but also feminised as his character’s costumes consist of heeled boots, skin-tight trousers, and open-chest silk shirts.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-25 14:04:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feminisation of Travolta:</title>
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         <title>Award Nominations / Wins for Pulp Fiction: </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>Travolta:&nbsp;<br>1. 1995 OSCAR nominee:&nbsp;<br>- (Best Actor in a Leading Role).&nbsp;<br><br>2. 1995 AMERICAN COMEDY AWARD nominee:&nbsp;<br>- (Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture Leading Role.&nbsp;<br><br>3. 1995 BAFTA FILM AWARD nominee:&nbsp;<br>- (Best Actor)<br><br>4. 1995 CFCA AWARD nominee:&nbsp;<br>- (Best Actor).&nbsp;<br><br>5.&nbsp; 1995 DAVID DI DONATELLO AWARD winner:&nbsp;<br>- (Best Foreign Film).&nbsp;<br><br>6. 1995 GOLDEN GLOBE nominee:&nbsp;<br>- (Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture):<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-25 20:17:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jett Travolta Foundation:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>After John Travolta’s son, Jett Travolta, passed away from a seizure at aged 16, Kelly Preston and John Travolta set up a non-for-profit memorial foundation in his name. <br><br>The foundation is described to “assist and provide relief to children with vision, hearing, mobility, communication, behavior learning impairments or other special medical, environmental, health or educational needs," according to their website. <br><br>Whereby, the start-up of this organisation positions Travolta as a charitable star who uses his fortune for the less fortunate.&nbsp;<br><br>This positions Travolta as a family man within the media developing his celebrity persona further to show a loving, caring father. Upon the loss of his son, and the media receiving the pain one could feel losing a loved one - Travolta becomes more <strong>relatable</strong> to what his audience could have experienced themselves.&nbsp;<br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Charitable involvement:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Travolta signed a wooden dog bone for an auction benefitting the <a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/mississippi-animal-rescue-league">Mississippi Animal Rescue League</a>.<br><br></div><div>He wrote the forward and appeared in the book, <em>Pets and Their Celebrities</em>, to help raise awareness and money for <a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/last-chance-for-animals">Last Chance for Animals</a>.<br><br>Charities Supported:</div><ul><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/21st-century-leaders">21st Century Leaders</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/barbara-davis-center-for-childhood-diabetes">Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/children-with-aids">Children with AIDS</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/citymeals-on-wheels">Citymeals On Wheels</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/end-hunger-network">End Hunger Network</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/harry-holmberg-memorial-foundation">Harry Holmberg Memorial Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/jett-travolta-foundation">Jett Travolta Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/last-chance-for-animals">Last Chance for Animals</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/luke-neuhedel-foundation">Luke Neuhedel Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/make-a-child-smile-appeal">Make A Child Smile Appeal</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/mississippi-animal-rescue-league">Mississippi Animal Rescue League</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/red-cross">Red Cross</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/st-francis-food-pantries-and-shelters">St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/st-jude-childrens-research-hospital">St. Jude Children's Research Hospital</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/st-vincents-healthcare">St. Vincent's HealthCare</a></li><li><a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/whatever-it-takes">Whatever It Takes</a></li></ul><div>- According to ‘Look to the Stars’:</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Social Media Presence:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>Travolta’s Instagram account is flooded with pictures of family and ex-wives who he pays tribute to regularly.&nbsp;<br><br>This puts a family-man persona at the forefront of his media presence which coincides with Travolta’s persona development from heartthrob to bad boy to professional businessman.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Travolta using his social media presence to reinforce his charitable persona alongside his family who employ the same values.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The importance of the charity event being hosted by Jamie Lee Curtis shows Travolta’s personality of staying true to his roots by continuing to support old age friends even from the start of his career.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Travolta shared an instagram reel of his family holiday to Japan.&nbsp;<br><br>This allows his followers to gain a sense of authenticity from his Instagram, as they would feel they are being shown a side that’s personal to Travolta and his family.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Clip from &#39;Grease&#39;: Thunder Road Scene:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Evidence of Travolta’s bad boy persona by car racing another ‘bad boy’. Travolta’s character is then rewarded with praise from his group and love interest showing the audience a desirable view of this persona.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>T-Mobile Super Bowl Commercial 2023:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The advert makes reference to 'Grease' hit songs and famous movements, reminding the audience of the popular film and creates a sense of nostalgia.&nbsp; Super Bowl adverts which are viewed by millions reinforces the media contact Travolta's image will be received by the media and audience.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The environment of the advert shows the three celebrities dancing around an idealised family neighbourhood reinforcing the 'family-man' attribute Travolta currently embodies. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Behar. R (1991) &quot;Scientology: The Thriving Cult of Greed and Power&quot; pp. 52-60. </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>This article states that “Scientology poses as a religion but really is a ruthless global scam.”<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>“Eleven top Scientologists, including Hubbard's wife, were sent to prison in the early 1980s for infiltrating, burglarizing and wiretapping more than 100 private and government agencies in attempts to block their investigations.” (p.52).&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>“In various cases, judges have labeled the church "schizophrenic and paranoid" and "corrupt, sinister and dangerous." (p.52).&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>Travolta being associated with such an establishment could be damaging to his career in Hollywood and his fans' overall reception of him.&nbsp;<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-30 18:19:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>The use of Travolta’s interview outlines to the media that he is not ashamed of being part of the Church of Scientology which in turn brings honesty to the forefront of his image.<br><br>Travolta challenges incoherently the “black and white” sides there is expected to be within the church. Whereby this is achieved through a calm tone shared between himself and Charlie Rose while discussing the topic.&nbsp;<br><br>The tone and setting of conversation embodying a relaxed environment suggests to viewers that despite extreme criticism of the church, there could be an innocent side to these ongoing claims.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-10-30 18:43:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Breaking Away from Scientology Allegations: </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This article outlines the possibility of Travolta breaking away from the church after the loss of his wife. </p><p><br></p><p>Travolta states that although he's been through so much loss, the church was able to get him through it, and for that, he will forever be grateful.</p><p><br></p><p>Thus proving a loyal characteristic of his personality toward his faith which is an appealing trait for his star image. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-01 17:10:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Travolta Supports Scientology: </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Travolta is shown in this interview defending Scientology as it being a leading role in surviving the loss of different members of his family.&nbsp;<br><br>This arguably links his faith to him being a 'family man' once again as apparently the church was their for him when he was at his lowest throughout these losses. <br><br>Whereby, this could encourage his fans to sympathise with his reasonings of staying with the Church despite the controversy given it aided his mental health.  </div>]]></description>
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         <title>John Travolta&#39;s career has run over five decades, whereby he has undergone numerous highs and lows which will be explored. His different pathways highlight the multiple images he has embodied throughout his career.</title>
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         <title>Travolta&#39;s Career Nearly Destroyed by a 1985 Flop: </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This article describes the decline of Travolta's career. </p><p><br></p><p>"After "Perfect," Travolta struggled to find success with his next film, "The Experts," which was completely ignored by audiences and criticized by reviewers. This marked the beginning of a period where Hollywood stopped taking Travolta seriously."</p><p><br></p><p>The film 'Perfect' was far from a comercial success as the film grossed less than £13 million despite its production cost of £20 million. For Travolta, starring in such a highly critiqued film, this only damages his career and potential role casts for the future, which this did. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-03 14:35:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Seno. D, Lukas. B (2007) &#39;The equity effect of product endorsement by celebrities: A conceptual framework from a co‐branding perspective&#39;: pp. 125-126.</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This article outlines the effect of product endorsement in relation to different case studies i.e. John Travolta.&nbsp;<br><br>This article therefore suggests that Travolta's credibility as a celebrity has increased in value given he is the ambassador for Qantas Airlines. This therefore leads to Travolta's brand equity positively correlating with brand credibility as Qantas Airline is prestigious and in turn suggestive that Travolta embodies these same qualities. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>Pulp Fiction Reunion at Oscars 2022: </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This reunion displays the three leading characters in Pulp Fiction committing homage to the film's famous dance between Uma and Travolta.&nbsp;<br><br>In turn enhancing Travolta's star image within his 'popular persona' as it would create a sense of nostalgia for the audience and remind them of Travolta's star performance.<br><br>Not only does this example position Travolta as nostalgic of his popular persona but creates a new 'goofy and carefree' image for the media as he is seen having fun with his co-stars.  <br><br>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-03 15:58:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Holiday Night Fever Advert: </title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2775554168</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The audience once again can see Travolta dancing and creating nostalgia for the popular 'Saturday Night Fever'. This being achieved by Travolta tapping into his 'carefree' and 'goofy' image that he can present himself in a silly way on camera. </p><p><br></p><p>However, as this is a staged advert, it could create question into the authenticity of this carefree persona by his fans/audience. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>&#39;The Comedic Star&#39;: </title>
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         <title>Travolta in &#39;Hairspray&#39;:</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2776182751</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Travolta plays Edna Turnblad in the remake of 'Hairspray'. </p><p><br></p><p>To play a woman he shows to the media that he is confident enough within his sexuality and himself that he can play the role of the opposite sex with ease. </p><p><br></p><p>Not only does it show a confidence in Travolta but also that he wouldn't care how the media would perceive this role. This allows Travolta to showcase that this comedic role is perfect for him. Therefore, impressing his fan base as he proves to the audience the range in which he can perform.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-04 15:47:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Critical Guardian Review of ‘Hairspray’:</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2776189420</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>However, Bradshaw challenges the 'comedic image' that Travolta attempts to embody in this role as he states that Travolta is "far from a natural comedic." </p><p><br></p><p>Such negative reception of his image could enforce a lack of future comedic roles for the star to which is suggestive his acting abilities are not as impressive as one would assume. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-04 15:59:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>John Travolta Talks About &#39;Hairspray&#39;:</title>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-04 16:16:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Positive &#39;Hairspray&#39; Reception: </title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2776209050</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rogerebert.com/cast-and-crew/john-travolta">John Travolta</a>, who may be wearing a fat suit but still moves like the star of "<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-saturday-night-fever-1977">Saturday Night Fever</a>." </p><p><br/></p><p>Ebert suggests in his review that Travolta has upheld his talent and makes the film to what the original intended. </p><p><br/></p><p>Yet another singing and dancing role for Travolta further emphasizes that he is still the same triple-threat in Hollywood as he was in the 70's. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-04 16:36:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Public Reception to award Success: </title>
         <author>201564321</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2776210059</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The importance of these award nominations and wins for Travolta means that the media are well aware of the impact of his comeback to Hollywood. </p><p><br></p><p>This places Travolta's image back on the pedestal it once was on in the 70's. Once again Travolta will be recognised by the media as a respectable actor.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Rosewarne. L (2019) &#39;Sex and Sexuality in Modern Screen Remakes&#39;, pp.220. </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>This extract presents the criticism against casting Travolta as Edna Turnblad as it brings a lack of inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community which the original musical adhered to.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>Rosewarne suggests that due to Travolta outright stating that "there is nothing gay in the movie" and that he is not "playing a gay man", that this displays disparity against the LGBTQ+ community.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>Such comments made by Travolta caused media uproar against his image as it displays that playing a "gay man" would be against what he stands for.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>This further links to the controversy surrounding his faith; as it is heavily suspected that being gay is strictly forbidden in the Church of Scientology despite not being explicitly stated to the media.&nbsp;<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-04 16:40:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>John Travolta wins Best Actor Motion Picture Musical or Comedy - Golden Globes 1996: </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>Travolta is seen smartly presented as he accepts the award from co-star Jamie Lee Curtis at the Golden Globes.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>His speech is sentimental to which he states "any great actor knows that you can only be as great as the actors that surround him." This quote reinforces for the audience of Travolta's gratitude and awareness of the greatness he is also surrounded by.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>This situates Travolta's personality as grateful and thankful for all he has achieved, which reinforces a positive star image for the media and his fans.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>A smiley Travolta recaps how it feels to be Oscar nominated.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>He described the feeling as “surreal” presenting to the audience another ‘grateful’ account of being recognised as an actor.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This displays Travolta's star image as grateful once again for his recognition in Hollywood. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Dancing on Jimmy Fallon ‘The Tonight Show’:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This interview shows the audience positively reacting to Travolta’s comedic, goofy persona as they are seen laughing / cheering along to the pair dancing.&nbsp;<br><br>Travolta blows kisses to the audience as a way to embrace them, showing further gratitude to their positive reception.&nbsp;<br><br>Jimmy and Travolta dancing along to the ‘Grease’ classic reinforces how his goofy persona makes Travolta seem relatable to the audience and fans.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Oscar Introduction Embarrassment:</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>Travolta incorrectly introduced Idina Menzel as Adele Dazeem at the Oscar Academy Awards in 2013, which creates tension against his loving star image.<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>It instead situates Travolta as somewhat disregarding of Idina's talent and success to not correctly pronounce her name in front of millions. This in turn caused uproar in the media, showcasing Travolta as selfish and incoherent.&nbsp;<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-04 22:03:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jeffrey Augustine Claims ‘Dark Side’ of Travolta: </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Ex-Scientologist; Jeffrey Augustine challenges Travolta's family man / charitable persona in an interview whereby he states the 'dark side' of Travolta due to his involvement in the church.  </p><p><br></p><p>The power he holds in the church is described by Augustine as Travolta being able to be "blissfully unaware of the numerous cases of abuse that have reportedly occurred." </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-04 22:15:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Scientologist’ Criticism on Autism:</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2776342398</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Travolta had previously refused to discuss Jett's condition and his diagnosis of autism, although he eventually did admit this case.&nbsp;<br><br>Travolta 's reasoning of withholding this information from the media was not in relation to protecting Jett but instead due to how the Church of Scientology view different illnesses. &nbsp;<br><br>Thus suggesting that such a revelation would anger the church and repositions Travolta as a member; causing speculation that a soon exit from the church was brewing.&nbsp;<br><br>In regards to his star image, it is obvious that this kind of controversy of Travolta and his wife denying his son appropriate treatment would decrease the stars credibility as a ‘good father’ / ‘family man’ persona.&nbsp;<br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-04 22:29:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>“Hollywood’s Creepy Uncle”:</title>
         <author>201564321</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2776342811</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The following year at the Oscars, Travolta was awarded a second chance with Idina Menzel to recover from his epic failure.  </p><p><br></p><p>Comedic jabs were taken at the expense of Travolta's mishap in other celebrities' speeches, which could be argued by the media letting Travolta off the hook for his embarrassing mistake. </p><p><br></p><p>However, reporter Antonia Georgiou calls Travolta out as Hollywood's creepy uncle from the way in which he holds Idina's face, slowly caressing and holding her. </p><p><br></p><p>Whereby, this situates Travolta as yet another white, rich, man who exerts power over those who he would believe to put up with such behavior. </p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>Antonia Georgiou (2022) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://NickySwift.com">NickySwift.com</a> </p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-04 22:31:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sexual Assault Accusations:</title>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-04 22:34:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Travolta’s Opposition to Medicine: </title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2776344976</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>However, Travolta's avid involvement in charity is contrasting to what his faith of Scientology follows.</p><p><br></p><p>As they believe one is only unwell when surrounded by a negative energy who doesn't agree with Scientology. Therefore working with so many charities could enforce a contrast of opinion and in turn confusing for Travolta's fanbase because his authenticity is conflicted. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Controversial Star Image:</title>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-05 13:16:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Media Response to Accusations: </title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2776707744</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The masseur filed a $2 million lawsuit against Travolta for allegedly sexually assaulting him in the year 2000. </p><p><br></p><p>However, Travolta to date (2023) has now had 4 separate assault cases lined up against him, which have been circulating the media for the last two decades. </p><p><br></p><p>This inevitably has been increasingly damaging to Travolta's star image as large media outlets such as 'Vanity Fair', 'BBC', 'The Guardian' etc.. have all reported on the accusations. </p><p><br></p><p>Whereby, all of which outline the seriousness of Travolta's trials  and accusations, potentially aiding the 'guilty' viewpoint. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Celebrity and New Media: Gatekeeping Success (Stephanie Patrick) p.1-135 (2022)</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2776720486</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>"Male stars undermine their (women's) public legitimacy, thus setting up the ideal public woman as one who is unable to consent." </p><p><br></p><p>This quote reinforces what Travolta evidenced at the Oscars both years with Menzel; reducing her success to clear unimportance by completely mispronouncing her name. To then follow such a travesty by seducingly caressing her face and lips in front of millions, which a potential negative reaction from Menzel would situate her new image in the media as 'over the top and dramatic'. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Lewis. J (2009) &#39;Scientology&#39; pp. 401. </title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2778203302</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This extract from this article about Scientology suggests that celebrities who are part of the church aren't their authentic selves. </p><p><br></p><p>As Juliette Lewis calls out Tom Cruise and John Travolta for being too concerned with their "squeaky-clean" and "family man" image. </p><p><br></p><p>Not only does Lewis state her opinion about the stars but also offers an alternative viewpoint for Scientology as a whole which positions the faith in a positive light. </p><p><br></p><p>This could work in Travolta's favour because if Lewis is seen as presenting her authentic self in this article then the readers could be more inclined to believe her stance on what the church really is. </p><p><br></p><p>Overall, suggesting that Travolta isn't part of a dangerous faith and his star image taking less of a hit. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 15:28:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Award Shows &amp; Reception:</title>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 17:14:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>#MeToo Controversy:</title>
         <author>201564321</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2780088951</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Another disappointing controversy to come from Travolta as his "squeaky-clean" image is declining rapidly. </p><p><br></p><p>The #MeToo question was asked to Travolta at Cannes Film Festival surrounding the recent accusations against Harvey Weinstein (whom Travolta worked with on set of Pulp Fiction). </p><p><br></p><p>To which Travolta gave a 'roundabout' answer and followed by questioning the usefulness of protests generally. </p><p><br></p><p>This questions Travolta's involvement in feminism in particular as well as the advocation for abolishing sexual abuse. Whereby this would aid the media more leverage into believing the accusations made against Travolta as he seems opposed to standing with the #MeToo Movement. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-07 16:17:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>GQ Magazine; &#39;Style was the word for John Travolta in the 1970s&#39;:</title>
         <author>201564321</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2780122546</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>GQ covers the many styles of Travolta in the 70's, situating him as a 'style icon', who will inspire any reader. </p><p><br></p><p><mark>"Throughout the 1970s, his style-savvy roles had a lot of say in his off-screen wardrobe, which comprised of cool leather boots, Western shirts and impeccable tailoring." </mark></p><p><br></p><p>This article on Travolta provides solid credibility to his star image as GQ highlights the most influential celebrities and their style. </p><p><br></p><p><mark>GQ continues to describe Travolta's style as "an influx of inspiration."</mark></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-07 16:39:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>GQ Magazine; &#39;The Most Stylish Men of the 1980&#39;s:</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/201564321/f884s29y1ws4apg8/wish/2780142071</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Travolta's 'style icon' persona doesn't start and end in the 70's as he's voted the thirteenth (out of fourteen) most stylish men in the 80's.</p><p><br></p><p>GQ continues to boost Travolta's image in regards to keeping his style relevant throughout the years as GQ hold such a respectable position in what is fashionable or not in the media.</p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-07 16:53:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>1/6 Style Examples:</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>3/6 Style Examples:</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Travolta's involvement nearly four decades later with GQ suggests that his development as a style icon is evidently steady. </p><p><br></p><p>Although, the pictures of Travolta in this issue are all strictly professional as he is displayed in a suit and tie. </p><p><br></p><p>GQ is no longer playing along with the 70's 'heartthrob persona' and instead displaying Travolta professionally to ensure the media receive the "squeaky-clean" image he now solely displays. </p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>In this extract from Jorge's article, it emphasises Travolta's role as a fashion icon in 'Saturday Night Fever', whereby Jorge outlines Travolta's costumes as an "impeccable style" (p.2). </p><p><br></p><p>Not only does the article display Travolta as a style icon in the 70's but also brave to do so as his costumes in films as well as his own style choices in the 70's challenged what Stella Bruzzi would've defined as manly. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-07 17:59:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>The costume choice in the advert depicts Travolta's image has developed into a 'family man' as Travolta is shown modestly dressed while he's seen dancing with his daughter care freely.&nbsp;<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-08 15:08:22 UTC</pubDate>
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