Comedies of Nihilism: The Representation of Tragedy Onscreen, Khan Amir
Автор: John Marmysz Название: Cinematic Nihilism: Encounters, Confrontations, Overcomings ISBN: 1474431712 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781474431712 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 21110.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Exposing and illustrating how an ongoing engagement with nihilistic alienation may contribute to, rather than detract from, the value of life, Cinematic Nihilism both challenges and builds upon past scholarship that has scrutinised nihilism in the media, but which has generally over-emphasised its negative and destructive aspects. Through case studies of popular films, including Prometheus, The Dark Knight Rises, Dawn of the Dead and The Human Centiped e, and with chapters on Scotland’s cinematic portrayal as both a site of ‘nihilistic sacrifice’ and as ‘nowhere in particular’, this book presents a necessary corrective, re-emphasising the constructive potential of cinematic nihilism and casting it as a phenomenon that need not be overcome.
Автор: James L. Neibaur Название: The Andy Clyde Columbia Comedies ISBN: 1476668604 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781476668604 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 38810.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Presents a film-by-film look at the short subjects Andy Clyde starred in for Columbia Pictures from 1934-1956. There are also introductory chapters on Clyde`s early life, stage work, silent films, and early talkies. A concluding chapter discusses his appearances in feature films, including several Hopalong Cassidy westerns, and his work in television on such shows as Lassie and The Real McCoys.
Автор: Cieślak Magdalena Название: Screening Gender in Shakespeare`s Comedies: Film and Television Adaptations in the Twenty-First Century ISBN: 1498563767 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781498563765 Издательство: Bloomsbury Рейтинг: Цена: 34650.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book analyzes how twenty-first century film adaptations of Shakespeare`s comedies interpret gender-related concepts of their source texts. Examining the negotiations between early modern and contemporary gender politics, Cieslak identifies the main strategies of accommodating early modern gender constructs for today`s audiences.
Автор: Roots James Название: 100 Essential Silent Film Comedies ISBN: 1442278242 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781442278240 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 67590.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book celebrates 100 significant silent film comedies from around the globe, including The Circus, The General, Safety Last, and Steamboat Bill Jr. Each entry contains information about the cast and crew, production details, DVD availability, and an explanation of why the film is essential viewing.
The Universal Filmscripts Series - Classic Comedy Vol. 1 Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein Universal Pictures 75th Anniversary Edition 1915-1990
For the first time in history, Universal Studios has opened its vaults and is allowing us to view these rare artifacts of filmmaking. Previously seen only by the stars and technicians, we now have the opportunity to review the complete original shooting scripts from these classic motion pictures. Each book also contains the complete story of the making of the film, many rare behind-the-scenes photos, interviews with the people in front of and behind the camera, and complete pressbook.
Production Background Pressbook Rare behind-the-scenes photographs Biographical notes on the cast & crew
"I shall treasure my copy of the script, and many thanks for your splendid contribution to its preservation." ..Franklin Coen (screenplay author, This Island Earth)
"I've been seeing Universal pictures since 1923. The Universal Filmscripts Series is unique, and a highly prized portion of my collection of 40,000 books." ...Forrest J. Ackerman
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"A fascinating addition to magical movie lore."...Vincent Price.
Автор: Tueth Michael V. Название: Reeling with Laughter: American Film Comedies: From Anarchy to Mockumentary ISBN: 1442243643 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781442243644 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 42240.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: In this book, Tueth looks at some of the most enduring comic movies of all time. Beginning with the anarchic romp Duck Soup (1933), each chapter explores a specific sub-genre by examining a representative film. Tueth delves into the background of each film`s production and discusses their audience reception and critical appraisal.
Автор: Marmyysz John Название: Cinematic Nihilism ISBN: 1474424562 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781474424561 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 100320.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Through case studies of popular films, including Prometheus, The Dark Knight Rises, Dawn of the Dead and The Human Centipede, this book re-emphasises the constructive potential of cinematic nihilism.
The Universal Filmscripts Series - Classic Comedy Vol. 1 Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein Universal Pictures 75th Anniversary Edition 1915-1990
For the first time in history, Universal Studios has opened its vaults and is allowing us to view these rare artifacts of filmmaking. Previously seen only by the stars and technicians, we now have the opportunity to review the complete original shooting scripts from these classic motion pictures. Each book also contains the complete story of the making of the film, many rare behind-the-scenes photos, interviews with the people in front of and behind the camera, and complete pressbook.
Production Background Pressbook Rare behind-the-scenes photographs Biographical notes on the cast & crew
"I shall treasure my copy of the script, and many thanks for your splendid contribution to its preservation." ..Franklin Coen (screenplay author, This Island Earth)
"I've been seeing Universal pictures since 1923. The Universal Filmscripts Series is unique, and a highly prized portion of my collection of 40,000 books." ...Forrest J. Ackerman
"As they say in the Coming Attractions-'Don't Miss It '"...Robert Bloch
"The Ackerman Archives provide another treasure for posterity."...Ray Bradbury
"A fascinating addition to magical movie lore."...Vincent Price.
Автор: Wes D. Gehring Название: Genre-Busting Dark Comedies of the 1970s: Twelve American Films ISBN: 0786495421 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780786495429 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 44350.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This examination of dark comedies of the 1970s focuses on films which concealed black humour behind a misleading genre label. The book covers 12 essential films, including Harold and Maude (1971), One Flew Over the Cuckoo`s Nest (1975) and Being There (1979). These films reveal a compounding complexity that reinforces the absurdity at the heart of dark comedy.
Автор: Amir Khan Название: Comedies of Nihilism ISBN: 3319598937 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319598932 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 93160.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
This book presents close-readings of seven post-millennial comedic films: Up in the Air, Tropic Thunder, JCVD, Winnebago Man, The Trotsky, Be Kind Rewind, and Hamlet 2. It is a sequel to Stanley Cavell's 1981 landmark study of the comedic genre, Pursuits of Happiness, where he examines seven comedies of Hollywood's "Golden Age." Khan puts forward the idea that comedies, once centred on the conventional "happy ending," are no longer interested in detailing the steps to any ending we might call happy. Instead, the agenda of most culturally serious comedies today is to "spoof," to make all that is fair foul. The seven films presented here risk a type of cultural nihilism--spoofing for the sake of spoofing and nothing else, indicative not of film's promise but its failure.
By equating the failure of film with the failed national politics of Canada (or the failed politics of nationalism and community more generally), this study shows that comedy has less to do with happiness and more to do with the grotesque. The films analysed represent hyper-realized forms of comic irony and move towards what theatre knows as tragedy, or a tragic vision.
Автор: Asava, Zelie Название: Black irish onscreen ISBN: 3034308396 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783034308397 Издательство: Peter Lang Рейтинг: Цена: 58870.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book examines the position of black and mixed-race characters in Irish film culture. Exploring key film and TV productions from the 1990s to the present day, the author interrogates concepts of Irish identity, history and nation, making a significant theoretical contribution to scholarly work on representation and identity in Irish film.
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