11.   Hidden homosexual elements in mainstream films make up a huge chunk of the picture.

12.   Hollywood insists that homophobia within its ranks is non-existent, but a mainstream gay film still remains just out of reach.

13.   In mainstream films, female characters usually advance by reacting to male archetypes.

14.   In the last few months, publications like Time and Vibe magazine have buzzed about upcoming mainstream film projects featuring rappers who are often making their debuts.

15.   Just as Redford has been criticized for directing and acting in mainstream films, so the Sundance Institute receives routine criticism for sponsoring mainstream projects.

16.   Lee describes the finished product as a cross between a mainstream American film and Japanese anime.

17.   Mainstream films about the African-American experience are not without precedent.

18.   Not every cult favorite translates well into mainstream films.

19.   Test your knowledge of more mainstream film romances with this heart-tugging quiz.

20.   The movies that did best at the box office were generally sequels, and other mainstream films with big stars in recognizable genres.