This paper is a postcolonial reading of a number of Iranian brands and logos to discover the influence of Western hegemony on the design of Iranian advertisements. Advertising’s pivotal role in supporting the brands has made producers employ creative strategies. Benefiting from the tenets of semiotics, we aim to uncover the hidden meanings within different advertisements, brand names, and logos as ...
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Celebrities Who Refuse to do Nude Scenes
Sex scenes are a staple in Hollywood movies and TV shows. Whether the scene is there to enhance a love story, to show a couple’s dynamic, or for comedic purposes, many actors are used to them. But there are some celebrities in the industry who refuse to go nude.
Read More »The First Actor, Who Played a Actress Role.
Akbar Abdi (born 26 August 1960 in Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian actor and comedian. Abdi first became known through a children TV series (“I am late again for school”).
Read More »The Story of the Survivors of the Titanic.
RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner operated by the White Star Line that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in the early morning hours of 15 April 1912, after striking an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1,500 died, making the sinking one of ...
Read More »Celebrities Who Are Fighting Chronic Illnesses
A chronic illness diagnosis comes with several challenges, including extensive treatment and stigmatization. According to the CDC, 6 in 10 American adults have at least one chronic condition and 4 in 10 adults have two or more. Hollywood isn’t exempt from this statistic, as several celebrities have come forward to share their stories about living with a chronic illness like ...
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