Description: Smiling seniors in tuxedos and evening gowns go to the Charlestown High School prom. Satin, lace, sequins, high heels. Student proposes marriage to his girlfriend, carrying on a family tradition.
Description: Controversial photography of artist Robert Mapplethorpe is compared to provocative fashion advertising and film. Visual comparisons between Mapplethorpe photos and sexually suggestive advertising images follow opening dialogue. Clips from films "Robocop 2" and "Total Recall" used to highlight gratuitous violence in popular culture. Footage from Madonna concert. Clips of professional commentary throughout. Following edited story is b-roll footage panning on suggestive print ads. Various print editorials. Johnnie Walker. Dep hair gel. Guess jeans. Various Calvin Klein ads. Norma Kamali. Revlon. Fruit of the Loom. Maidenform. Tanqueray. Interview Magazine with Madonna on cover. Spiegel. Royal Velvet.
Description: Reebok makes $170 Pump basketball shoe with air cushion. Sneaker being tied. Players endorse Pump in ad. Athletic trainer wraps leg in Ace bandage. Workers cut and sew shoe parts.