1. ‘Bring It On’ and ‘Donnie Darko’ | Mission Accomplished
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Contrasting High School Narratives: From Cheerleading to Existentialism
This chapter examines the success of 'Bring It On' as a cultural staple of the late 1990s high school genre while contrasting it with the darker narrative of 'Donnie Darko.' It highlights the challenges faced in bringing 'Donnie Darko' to fruition, focusing on the director's vision amidst the complexities of adolescence and uncertainty.
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