Bigger Than Blockbusters

Informationen zum Autor James Roman Klappentext Whether it's the hum drum existence of Marion Crane and her illicit love affair, the psychotic antics of Norman Bates, the sudden irrational migration of birds, a crop duster swooping down on Roger Thornhill in the middle of nowhere, or Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace's unforgettable dance at Jack Rabbit Slim's - they are all cinematic moments that forever changed the psyche and viewing experience of American audiences. Bigger Than Blockbusters: Movies That Defined America tells the stories behind the most significant and influential films in American culture, movies that have had a profound influence on the literary, cinematic and popular culture of our time.Arranged chronologically, the volume gives readers an opportunity to place the films within the context of the social and cultural historic dynamic of the time, making this an ideal source for student papers and reports. Each entry includes the filmmaker, actors, release information, a synopsis of the film, critics' reviews, awards, current availability, and then background on the making of the film in an artistic, economic, and technological context. Spanning all genres, including horror and drama, adventure, comedy, musicals, science fiction, and more, this volume is loaded with enough trivia and factoids to satisfy even the most die-hard movie buff. Also included are other Greatest Films compilations from the National Society of Film Critics and noteworthy sources for comparative purposes. Guaranteed to inspire forays into film favorites as well as some very lively debate, this resource is essential reading for film lovers and students alike. Zusammenfassung Includes stories behind the most significant and influential films in American culture! movies that have had a profound influence on the literary! cinematic! and popular culture of our time. Inhaltsverzeichnis IntroductionChapter 1:Through a Glass Darkly, 1915-1938Chapter 2: A Rumble to War, 1939-1942Chapter 3: Boom & Bust: the Films of Post War America, 1946-1947Chapter 4: The Hop, Bop, and Stroll, 1950-1959Chapter 5: The Space Race, Civil Rights, and a Nation Torn, 1960-1969Chapter 7:Platform Shoes, Pet Rocks, Disco and a Dysfunctional Presidency, 1970-1979Chapter 8: Bits, Bytes, and Boomers, 1980-1989Chapter 9:TITLE FOTHCOMING, 1990-1999Chapter 10: The New Millennium, 2000-2008Appendix A: Films Listed ChronologicallyAppendix B: Films Listed AlphabeticallyBibliography...

Autorentext
James Roman

Klappentext
Whether it's the hum drum existence of Marion Crane and her illicit love affair, the psychotic antics of Norman Bates, the sudden irrational migration of birds, a crop duster swooping down on Roger Thornhill in the middle of nowhere, or Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace's unforgettable dance at Jack Rabbit Slim's - they are all cinematic moments that forever changed the psyche and viewing experience of American audiences. Bigger Than Blockbusters: Movies That Defined America tells the stories behind the most significant and influential films in American culture, movies that have had a profound influence on the literary, cinematic and popular culture of our time. Arranged chronologically, the volume gives readers an opportunity to place the films within the context of the social and cultural historic dynamic of the time, making this an ideal source for student papers and reports. Each entry includes the filmmaker, actors, release information, a synopsis of the film, critics' reviews, awards, current availability, and then background on the making of the film in an artistic, economic, and technological context. Spanning all genres, including horror and drama, adventure, comedy, musicals, science fiction, and more, this volume is loaded with enough trivia and factoids to satisfy even the most die-hard movie buff. Also included are other Greatest Films compilations from the National Society of Film Critics and noteworthy sources for comparative purposes. Guaranteed to inspire forays into film favorites as well as some very lively debate, this resource is essential reading for film lovers and students alike.

Zusammenfassung
Includes stories behind the most significant and influential films in American culture, movies that have had a profound influence on the literary, cinematic, and popular culture of our time.

Inhalt
Introduction Chapter 1:Through a Glass Darkly, 1915-1938 Chapter 2: A Rumble to War, 1939-1942 Chapter 3: Boom & Bust: the Films of Post War America, 1946-1947 Chapter 4: The Hop, Bop, and Stroll, 1950-1959 Chapter 5: The Space Race, Civil Rights, and a Nation Torn, 1960-1969 Chapter 7:Platform Shoes, Pet Rocks, Disco and a Dysfunctional Presidency, 1970-1979 Chapter 8: Bits, Bytes, and Boomers, 1980-1989 Chapter 9:TITLE FOTHCOMING, 1990-1999 Chapter 10: The New Millennium, 2000-2008 Appendix A: Films Listed Chronologically Appendix B: Films Listed Alphabetically Bibliography

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