Preston Sturges's Vision of America

Critical Analyses of Fourteen Films

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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Beskrivning

Preston Sturges's independence was at least partially responsible for his unique filmmaking style, marked by razor-sharp dialogue, wild plot turns and wondrously original supporting characters. Works such as The Power and the Glory, The Lady Eve and The Sin of Harold Diddlebock offer a distinctive and often satirical view of American life, deflating many of the ideals (honesty, justice, hard work, democracy, and others) that Americans feel a need to embrace. Each entry includes full filmographic data, a plot synopsis, and critical analysis of the movie.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2014-03-14
Mått:152 x 229 x 11 mm
Vikt:295 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:207
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786493715

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Film inom Kultur

Mer om författaren

Jay Rozgonyi is the Director of Academic Computing and an instructor in the Graduate School of Education at Fairfield University. His research and writing interests cover a wide range of topics related to media & technology and their influence on American culture.

Recensioner i media

“discusses fourteen features, offering credits, lengthy synopses and readable commentary on each”—Classic Images; “detailed...delivered in a straightforward and highly entertaining text. What a relief that this examination of Sturges’ snappy comedies isn’t a dull, pedantic exercise in boredom like so many film analyses.”—Past Times.

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. The Power and the Glory2. Diamond Jim3. Easy Living4. Remember the Night5. The Great McGinty6. Christmas in July7. The Lady Eve8. Sullivan’s Travels9. The Palm Beach Story10. The Great Moment11. The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek12. Hail the Conquering Hero13. The Sin of Harold Diddlebock14. The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend15. ConclusionFilmographySelected BibliographyIndex