Parody
In contemporary usage, parody is a form of satire that imitates another work of art in order to ridicule it.
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It can also be used to poke affectionate fun at the work in question. Parody exists in all art media, including literature, music, and cinema. Cultural movements can also be parodied. Such works are also sometimes colloquially referred to as spoofs.
Related Topics:
Literature - Music - Cinema
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Western origin |
| ► | Musical use |
| ► | English term |
| ► | Alternate meaning |
| ► | Evolution of film genres |
| ► | Copyright issues |
| ► | See also |
| ► | Examples |
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This Is It, The Princess And The Frog, Couples Retreat, Alvin And The Chipmunks The Squeakquel, Cirque Du Freak The Vampire S Assistant, Hannah Montana The Movie, 500 Days Of Summer, The Time Traveler S Wife, Madagascar 3, I Love You Beth Cooper, Sorority Row, The Men Who Stare At Goats, The Mummy 4 Rise Of The Aztec, Jennifer S Body, New Moon, The Fourth Kind, Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen, Where The Wild Things Are,
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