Author : Judith Gunn
Publisher :
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 28,29 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781906733087
Studying Tsotsi covers world cinema as a genre, or the cultural and imperialistic implications of Hollywood versus the world.
Author : Athol Fugard
Publisher : Grove Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 44,10 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780802142689
In the Johannesburg township of Soweto, a young black gangster in South Africa, who leads a group of violent criminals, slowly discovers the meaning of compassion, dignity, and his own humanity.
Author : Terence McSweeney
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 19,49 MB
Release : 2019-07-02
Category : History
ISBN : 1800347219
In this vibrant and dynamic book-length study drawing on a broad tapestry of research, Terence McSweeney offers an exploration of The Hurt Locker (2009), its stylistic and narrative devices, its cultural impact, its reception, and its relationship to the genre of the war film. McSweeney places the film in a richly textured historical, political, and industrial context, arguing that The Hurt Locker is part of a long tradition of films about American wars that play a considerable role in how audiences come to understand the conflicts that they depict. Thus, films about a nation’s wars are never “only a movie” but rather should be considered a cultural battleground themselves on which a war of representation is waged.
Author : Emily Hughes
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 32,89 MB
Release : 2015-05-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1800346840
Provides an in-depth analysis of Talk to Her, including both the formal elements of the film (its narrative, genre, and auteur study) and the themes and issues it raises.
Author : Neil Archer
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 34,98 MB
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0993238416
Neil Archer considers to what extent a modestly funded film such as this can be considered ‘British’ at all
Author : Victoria Walden
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 34,97 MB
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1800347367
When Hammer Productions was formed in the 1920s, no one foresaw the impact this small, independent studio would have on the international film market. Christopher Lee's mesmerizing, animalistic, yet gentlemanly performance as Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, and the Mummy were celebrated worldwide, and the Byronic qualities of Peter Cushing's Dr. Frankenstein, among his many other Hammer characters, proved impossible to forget. Hammer maintained consistent period settings, creating a timeless and enchanting aesthetic. Studying Hammer Horror treats Hammer as a quintessentially British product and through a study of its work investigates larger conceptions of national horror cinemas. The book examines genre, auteur theory, stardom, and representation within case studies of Curse of Frankenstein (1957), Twins of Evil (1971), and Hammer's latest film, Beyond the Rave (2008). Walden weighs Hammer's impact on the British film industry, past and present. Intended for students, fans, and general readers, this book transcends superficial preconceptions of Hammer horror in order to reach the essence of Hammer.
Author : Terri Murray
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 26,71 MB
Release : 2019-12-17
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1911325817
This book is aimed at helping media and film studies teachers introduce the basics of feminist film theory. No prior knowledge of feminist theory is required, the intended readers being university undergraduate teachers and students of film and media studies. Areas of emphasis include spectatorship, narrative, and ideology. Many illustrative case studies from popular cinema are used to offer students an opportunity to consider the connotations of visual and aural elements of film, narrative conflicts and oppositions, the implications of spectator “positioning” and viewer identification, and an ideological critical approach to film. Explanations of key terminology are included, along with classroom exercises and practice questions. Each chapter begins with key definitions and explanations of the concepts to be studied, including some historical background where relevant. Case studies include film noir, Kathryn Bigelow’s Strange Days and the work of directors Spike Lee, Claire Denis, and Paul Verhoeven. Studying Feminist Film Theory is a revised and expanded version of Feminist Film Studies: A Teacher’s Guide, published by Auteur in 2007.
Author : Anna Dawson
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 26,65 MB
Release : 2021-07-31
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1800347669
Unquestionably the first cinematic phenomenon of the twenty-first century, Peter Jackson's trilogy was a project of enormous artistic vision and financial risk. It is also a rich text for those studying film and media, perhaps for the first time. Studying The Lord of the Rings is the first book to consider the films in these terms, looking in turn at each of the major concepts: their complex origins and narrative structure; issues of representation masculinity, femininity and race; their generic patterns (to which genre do the films belong?) and thematic concerns; their industrial context from theatrical release to DVD extended editions; film language fusing classical mise-en-scène with cutting-edge technological practice. The aim throughout is to highlight critical debates and key terms, to relate these to the texts and to explore their stylistic and cultural impact. This Student Edition (a previously published Instructor's Edition is available) brings the story up to date with reflections on The Hobbit films.
Author : Tanya Jones
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 10,65 MB
Release : 2010-09-09
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1800347359
Pan's Labyrinth (2006) is a film of extraordinary technical achievement and intense emotional impact, garnering acclaim from both critics and audiences alike. Such a rich cinematic text demands close scrutiny and comprehensive study. This volume guides the reader through a detailed analysis of the film, concentrating on the generation of meaning for the viewer. The book maps technical choices and how they capture human experience and political conflict. It also details the processes of production, distribution, and exhibition. Specific examples from a range of film texts enable a vivid grasp of technical vocabulary, therefore providing readers with the tools to analyze other films as well.
Author : Mark Ramey
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 45,71 MB
Release : 2012-08-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1800346867
Fight Club is, on one level, pop-culture phenomena and on another, a deeply philosophical and satirical exploration of modern life. David Fincher's 1999 film (and Chuck Palahniuk's source novel) has had a huge impact on audiences worldwide leading to spoofs, homage, merchandising and numerous Internet fan sites. On initial release the film was met with wide hostility from critics who either failed to appreciate its satirical intent or believed the film failed to deliver on its satirical promise. Early in its DVD afterlife, however, a wider audience began to appreciate the film's significance and radical message. Although attracted by the film's playfulness and star wattage, however, many students struggle with its theoretical notions such as Capitalism, materialism, anarchy and so on. This is one film, which therefore merits a thoughtful and provocative analysis but also an accessible one, and Mark Ramey has provided just that.
