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27 produkter
All-Stars and Movie Stars
Sports in Film and History
Av Ron Briley, Michael K Schoenecke m. fl.
Inbunden, 2008
704 kr
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In addition to the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, sports offer a versatile arena for discussion of class, race, gender, sexuality, and other social facets. All-Stars and Movie Stars: Sports in Film and History examines the interplay between sports films and the defining characteristics …
Why We Fought
America's Wars in Film and History
Av Peter C Rollins, John E O'Connor
Inbunden, 2008
983 kr
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This book makes a powerful case that film can be as valuable a tool as primary documents for improving our understanding of the causes and consequences of war. Why We Fought: America's Wars in Film and History is a comprehensive look at war films, from depictions of the American Revolution to …
Tube Has Spoken
Reality TV and History
Av Julie Anne Taddeo, Ken Dvorak
Häftad, 2011
472 kr
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Featuring ordinary people, celebrities, game shows, hidden cameras, everyday situations, and humorous or dramatic situations, reality TV is one of the fastest growing and important popular culture trends of the past decade, with roots reaching back to the days of radio. The Tube Has Spoken provides …
European Cinema after the Wall
Screening East-West Mobility
Av Leen Engelen, Kris Van Heuckelom
Inbunden, 2013
1440 kr
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Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, transnational European cinema has risen, not only in terms of production but also in terms of a growing focus on multiethnic themes within the European context. This shift from national to trans-European filmmaking has been profoundly influenced by such …
Native Americans on Network TV
Stereotypes, Myths, and the "Good Indian"
Inbunden, 2013
1356 kr
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The American Indian has figured prominently in many films and television shows, portrayed variously as a villain, subservient friend, or a hapless victim of progress. Many Indian stereotypes that were derived from European colonial discourse—some hundreds of years old—still exist in the media …
Bringing History to Life through Film
The Art of Cinematic Storytelling
Inbunden, 2013
1364 kr
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Whether re-creating an actual event or simply being set in a bygone era, films have long taken liberties with the truth. While some members of the audience can appreciate a movie without being distracted by historical inaccuracies, other viewers are more discerning. From revered classics like Gone …
Hollywood and the End of the Cold War
Signs of Cinematic Change
Av Bryn Upton
Inbunden, 2014
1251 kr
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From the late 1940s until the early 1990s, the Cold War was perhaps the most critical and defining aspect of American culture, influencing television, music, and movies, among other forms of popular entertainment. Films in particular were at the center of the battle for the hearts and minds of the …
Buccaneer
James Stuart Blackton and the Birth of American Movies
Av Donald Dewey
Inbunden, 2016
626 kr
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A man of many film firsts, James Stuart Blackton promoted motion pictures as a mass commercial medium by creating the first true movie studio, adopting the star system, pioneering film animation, and publishing Motion Picture Magazine, one of the first film periodicals. As much of a seminal figure …
JFK Image
Profiles in Docudrama
Inbunden, 2014
1364 kr
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One of the most popular presidents of the twentieth century, John F. Kennedy has been the subject of countless books, documentaries, and portrayals both on television and in feature films. Whether depicting his exploits during World War II (PT-109), capturing crucial moments during his presidency …
Food on Film
Bringing Something New to the Table
Av Tom Hertweck
Inbunden, 2014
1364 kr
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From early cinematic depictions of food as a symbol of ethnic and cultural identity to more complex contemporary portrayals, movies have demonstrated how our ideas about food are always changing. On the big and small screens, representations of addiction, starvation, and even food as fetish …
Real War vs. Reel War
Veterans, Hollywood, and WWII
Inbunden, 2015
665 kr
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World War II has been the subject of hundreds, if not thousands, of films produced in the United States alone. From training camp scenes in See Here, Private Hargrove to images of brutal combat in Saving Private Ryan, filmmakers have been tasked with replicating pivotal moments in the war. But …
Hollywood and the Holocaust
Inbunden, 2015
607 kr
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The Holocaust has been the focus of countless films in the United States, Great Britain, and Europe, and its treatment over the years has been the subject of considerable controversy. When finally permitted to portray the atrocities, filmmakers struggled with issues of fidelity to historical fact, …
Talking about Pauline Kael
Critics, Filmmakers, and Scholars Remember an Icon
Inbunden, 2015
1364 kr
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For nearly 25 years, Pauline Kael was one of America’s most respected, controversial, and talked-about film reviewers. A contributor to the New Yorker from 1968 until 1991, Kael’s reviews were collected in several volumes, including I Lost It at the Movies, Kiss Kiss Bang, Bang Bang, and 5001 …
Talking about Pauline Kael
Critics, Filmmakers, and Scholars Remember an Icon
E-bok, 2015
1442 kr
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For nearly 25 years, Pauline Kael was one of America’s most respected, controversial, and talked-about film reviewers. A contributor to the New Yorker from 1968 until 1991, Kael’s reviews were collected in several volumes, including I Lost It at the Movies, Kiss Kiss Bang, Bang Bang, and 5001 …
French Cinema and the Great War
Remembrance and Representation
Av Marcelline Block, Barry Nevin
E-bok, 2016
1317 kr
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Even a century after its conclusion, the devastation of the Great War still echoes in the work of artists who try to make sense of the political, moral, ideological, and economic changes and challenges it spawned. France, the military major power of the Western Front, carries the legacy of battles …
Propaganda Documentaries in France
1940-1944
Inbunden, 2016
1470 kr
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In occupied France, the Nazis pursued aggressive, tightly orchestrated measures designed to monopolize the French market and foster agitation against Americans, Jews, Communists, and others. The documentary film was one instrument of propaganda employed by the Nazi occupiers, as well as the Vichy …
Propaganda Documentaries in France
1940-1944
E-bok, 2016
1570 kr
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In occupied France, the Nazis pursued aggressive, tightly orchestrated measures designed to monopolize the French market and foster agitation against Americans, Jews, Communists, and others. The documentary film was one instrument of propaganda employed by the Nazi occupiers, as well as the Vichy …
Westerns and War Films of John Ford
Av Sue Matheson
Inbunden, 2016
686 kr
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Responsible for some of the greatest films of the 20th century—The Grapes of Wrath, How Green Was My Valley, and The Quiet Man among others—John Ford was best known for motion pictures that defined the American West and the face of wartime military. A Hollywood celebrity, Ford lived his life …
Westerns and War Films of John Ford
Av Sue Matheson
E-bok, 2016
745 kr
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Responsible for some of the greatest films of the 20th century—The Grapes of Wrath, How Green Was My Valley, and The Quiet Man among others—John Ford was best known for motion pictures that defined the American West and the face of wartime military. A Hollywood celebrity, Ford lived his life …
From the Headlines to Hollywood
The Birth and Boom of Warner Bros.
Inbunden, 2016
626 kr
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More than any other studio, Warner Bros. used edgy, stylistic, and brutally honest films to construct a view of America that was different from the usual buoyant Hollywood fare. The studio took seriously Harry Warner’s mandate that their films had a duty to educate and demonstrate key values of …
Hollywood Trust
Trade Associations and the Rise of the Studio System
Av Kia Afra
Inbunden, 2016
1470 kr
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As the film industry was establishing itself at the start of the twentieth century, trade associations played a pivotal role in the emergence of the studio system. These producer-distributor trade associations were forums for internal and external conflicts, as well as the true sources of influence …
Ambivalent Legacy of Elia Kazan
The Politics of the Post-HUAC Films
Av Ron Briley
Inbunden, 2016
686 kr
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Elia Kazan first made a name for himself on the Broadway stage, directing productions of such classics as The Skin of Our Teeth, Death of Salesman, and A Streetcar Named Desire. His venture to Hollywood was no less successful. He won an Oscar for only his second film, Gentleman’s Agreement, and his …
Critical Perspectives on the Western
From A Fistful of Dollars to Django Unchained
Inbunden, 2016
1289 kr
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For decades, the Western film has been considered a dying breed of cinema, yet filmmakers from Quentin Tarantino to Ethan and Joel Coen find new ways to reinvigorate the genre. As Westerns continue to be produced for contemporary audiences, scholars have taken a renewed interest in the relevance of …
Adapting the Beat Poets
Burroughs, Ginsberg, and Kerouac on Screen
Inbunden, 2016
1315 kr
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In the post-World War II era, authors of the beat generation produced some of the most enduring literature of the day. More than six decades since, work of the Beat Poets conjures images of unconventionality, defiance, and a changing consciousness that permeated the 1950s and 60s. In recent years, …
Smart Chicks on Screen
Representing Women's Intellect in Film and Television
Häftad, 2016
518 kr
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While women have long been featured in leading roles in film and television, the intellectual depictions of female characters in these mediums are out of line with reality. Women continue to be marginalized for their choices, overshadowed by men, and judged by their bodies. In fact, the …
Hollywood Enlists!
Propaganda Films of World War II
Av Ralph Donald
Inbunden, 2017
607 kr
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Frequently referred to as “the Greatest Generation,” Americans of the World War II era were influenced by Hollywood’s depictions of their nation, its role in world affairs, and the virtue of its involvement in the war. Stories of the bravery and heroism of the American military—as well as the moral …
Laurel and Hardy's Comic Catastrophes
Laughter and Darkness in the Features and Short Films
Inbunden, 2017
1214 kr
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One of America’s most beloved comic duos, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy have entertained generations of viewers with their unique, heartwarming brand of slapstick comedy. The pair’s teamwork and friendship set their films apart, softening both pratfalls and hardships, and earning them a cherished …
