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Empowerment and Critique in Super Mario

This chapter explores the cultural responses to the Super Mario movie, particularly the empowered portrayal of Princess Peach and the mixed conservative opinions regarding the film's representation. It contrasts Super Mario's storytelling challenges with the successful narrative of Dungeons & Dragons, while addressing the broader implications of gender roles in modern cinema.

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