| American Gangster Cinema: From Little Caesar to Pulp Fiction 2002 Edition Contributor(s): Mason, F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0333684664 ISBN-13: 9780333684665 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $75.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2002 Annotation: Much analysis of gangster movies has been based upon a study of the gangster as a malign figuration of the American Dream, originally set in the era of the Depression. This text extends previous analysis of the genre by examining the evolution of gangster movies from the 1930s to the contemporary period and by placing them in the context of cultural and cinematic issues such as masculinity, consumerism, and technology. With a close examination of many films from" Scarface "an" Public Enemy "to "Reservoir Dogs "and "Pulp Fiction," this book provides a fascinating insight into a topical and popular subject. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - Literary Criticism | Modern - 20th Century - Performing Arts | Television - History & Criticism |
| Dewey: 791.436 |
| LCCN: 2002026948 |
| Series: Crime Files |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.55 lbs) 184 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Much analysis of gangster movies has been based upon a study of the gangster as a malign figuration of the American Dream, originally set in the era of the Depression. This text extends previous analysis of the genre by examining the evolution of gangster movies from the 1930s to the contemporary period and by placing them in the context of cultural and cinematic issues such as masculinity, consumerism and technology. With a close examination of many films from Scarface and Public Enemy to Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, this book provides a fascinating insight into a topical and popular subject. |