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The Action and Adventure Cinema

Author : Yvonne Tasker
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134564937
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (345 download)

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Download or read book The Action and Adventure Cinema written by Yvonne Tasker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-19 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exciting collection addresses action and adventure from the silent to the contemporary period exploring diverse questions of aesthetics, industry and ideology. Action has established itself as one of the leading commercial genres of the New Hollywood cinema, generating extensive debate in the process. Contributors consider how action might best be defined, how it has developed historically, and how it works formally. The critical reception and standing of action and adventure cinema is considered in relation to questions of national culture, violence and the 'art' of cinema. Themes explored include genre and definitions; early action, sensation and melodrama; authorship and action; national and transnational action-adventure traditions; action aesthetics; spectacle and narrative; stars and bodies; class; gender; race and ethnicity. Attempting to evaluate the significance of this type of filmmaking for both popular cinema and film studies, the book underlines the central place of action and adventure within film history.

The Hollywood Action and Adventure Film

Author : Yvonne Tasker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470659254
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book The Hollywood Action and Adventure Film written by Yvonne Tasker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hollywood Action and Adventure Film presents a comprehensive overview and analysis of the history, myriad themes, and critical approaches to the action and adventure genre in American cinema. Draws on a wide range of examples, spanning the silent spectacles of early cinema to the iconic superheroes of 21st-century action films Features case studies revealing the genre’s diverse roots – from westerns and war films, to crime and espionage movies Explores a rich variety of aesthetic and thematic concerns that have come to define the genre, touching on themes such as the outsider hero, violence and redemption, and adventure as escape from the mundane Integrates discussion of gender, race, ethnicity, and nationality alongside genre history Provides a timely and richly revealing portrait of a powerful cinematic genre that has increasingly come to dominate the American cinematic landscape

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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (435 download)

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Action Speaks Louder

Author : Eric Lichtenfeld
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780819568014
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book Action Speaks Louder written by Eric Lichtenfeld and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2007-04-27 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative and entertaining history of the action film

Spectacular Bodies

Author : Yvonne Tasker
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134873018
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Spectacular Bodies written by Yvonne Tasker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While films such as Rambo, Thelma and Louise and Basic Instinct have operated as major points of cultural reference in recent years, popular action cinema remains neglected within contemporary film criticism. Spectacular Bodies unravels the complexities and pleasures of a genre often dismissed as `obvious' in both its pleasure and its politics, arguing that these controversial films should be analysed and understood within a cinematic as well as a political context. Yvonne Tasker argues that today's action cinema not only responds to the shifts in gendered, sexual and racial identities which took place during the 1980s, but reflects the influences of other media such as the new video culture. Her detailed discussion of the homoeroticism surrounding the muscleman hero, the symbolic centrality of blackness within the crime narrative, and the changing status of women within the genre, addresses the constitution of these identities through the shifting categories of gender, class, race, sex, sexuality and nation. Spectacular Bodies also examines the ambivalence of supposedly secure categories of popular cinema, questioning the existing terms of film criticism in this area and addressing the complex pleasures of this neglected form.

The Action and Adventure Cinema

Author : Yvonne Tasker
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134564945
Total Pages : 431 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (345 download)

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Download or read book The Action and Adventure Cinema written by Yvonne Tasker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-19 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing areas such as genre, film history and style, action and spectacle, stars and bodies, action auteurs and the film industry, the reader covers both Hollywood and also European and Asian action cinema.

Action Movies

Author : Harvey O'Brien
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231850220
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Action Movies written by Harvey O'Brien and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Action Movies: The Cinema of Striking Back is a study of action cinema, exploring the ethics and aesthetics of the genre with reference to its relatively short history. It moves from seminal classics like Bullitt (1968) and Dirty Harry (1971) through epoch-defining films like Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) and Die Hard (1988) to revisions, reboots, and renewals in films like Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003), Taken (2008), and The Expendables (2010). The action genre is a fusion of form and content: a cinema of action about action. It is a cinema of the will, configured as a decisive reaction to untenable circumstances. Action heroes take up arms against the sea of troubles that beset them, safe in the knowledge that if they don't do it, nobody will. Though this makes the action movie profoundly disturbing as an embodiment of moral ideology, its enduring appeal proves the appetite for assurance remains undiminished, even in the wake of 9/11.

The Hollywood Action and Adventure Film

Author : Yvonne Tasker
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111901493X
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book The Hollywood Action and Adventure Film written by Yvonne Tasker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hollywood Action and Adventure Film presents acomprehensive overview and analysis of the history, myriad themes,and critical approaches to the action and adventure genre inAmerican cinema. Draws on a wide range of examples, spanning the silentspectacles of early cinema to the iconic superheroes of21st-century action films Features case studies revealing the genre’s diverse roots– from westerns and war films, to crime and espionagemovies Explores a rich variety of aesthetic and thematic concerns thathave come to define the genre, touching on themes such as theoutsider hero, violence and redemption, and adventure as escapefrom the mundane Integrates discussion of gender, race, ethnicity, andnationality alongside genre history Provides a timely and richly revealing portrait of a powerfulcinematic genre that has increasingly come to dominate the Americancinematic landscape

A Companion to the Action Film

Author : James Kendrick
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119100763
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book A Companion to the Action Film written by James Kendrick and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-01-25 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative guide to the action-packed film genre With 24 incisive, cutting-edge contributions from esteemed scholars and critics, A Companion to the Action Filmprovides an authoritative and in-depth guide to this internationally popular and wide-ranging genre. As the first major anthology on the action film in more than a decade, the volume offers insights into the genre’s historical development, explores its production techniques and visual poetics, and provides reflections on the numerous social, cultural, and political issues it has and continues to embody. A Companion to the Action Film offers original research and critical analysis that examines the iconic characteristics of the genre, its visual aesthetics, and its narrative traits; considers the impact of major directors and stars on the genre’s evolution; puts the action film in dialogue with various technologies and other forms of media such as graphic novels and television; and maps out new avenues of critical study for the future. This important resource: Offers a definitive guide to the action film Contains insightful contributions from a wide range of international film experts and scholars Reviews the evolution of the genre from the silent era to today’s age of digital blockbusters Offers nuanced commentary and analysis of socio-cultural issues such as race, nationality, and gender in action films Written for scholars, teachers and students in film studies, film theory, film history, genre studies, and popular culture, A Companion to the Action Film is an essential guide to one of international cinema’s most important, popular, and influential genres.

Talbot Mundy, Philosopher of Adventure

Author : Brian Taves
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 078648442X
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Talbot Mundy, Philosopher of Adventure written by Brian Taves and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-11-26 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This critical biography chronicles both the actual travels and the philosophical meanderings of Talbot Mundy, one of the pioneers of the fantasy and adventure genre. Less celebrated than his contemporaries Rudyard Kipling and Joseph Conrad, Mundy was no less gifted when it came to the literary portrayal of faraway lands. He was one of the first Western writers to show an appreciation of Eastern culture, and his writing became an outlet for his radical ideas on religion and philosophy. At the age of sixteen, Mundy left his native England to begin his life of adventure--a journey that took him from India to the Middle East to Tibet and finally to America, which became his adopted home. The American spirit of adventure matched Mundy's own, and it was here that he found a true audience for his work. This book explores Mundy's oeuvre--much of it set in exotic locales through which he himself had traveled--and considers both his novels and his lesser known writing, as well as his film and radio work. Books such as Rung Ho!, King-of the Khyber Rifles, Caves of Terror, Purple Pirate and Tros of Samothrace are discussed and placed within the framework of Mundy's life and philosophy. The final chapter evaluates the enduring value of his writings. Appendices include a comprehensive list of Mundy's works and a chronological listing by their original publication dates.

She Explores

Author : Gale Straub
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452167672
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book She Explores written by Gale Straub and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.

The Cinema of Adventure, Romance & Terror

Author : George Eugene Turner
Publisher : Asc Press
ISBN 13 : 9780935578096
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book The Cinema of Adventure, Romance & Terror written by George Eugene Turner and published by Asc Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any true lover of movies will want to add this deluxe hardback edition to their library. Written by a dedicated group of film aficionados and assembled with consummate care by George Turner, one of Hollywood's foremost historians, this book offers twenty-five in-depth historical articles, some expanded from the pages of American Cinematographer, others researched and written especially for this book. Boasting hundreds of rare photos printed in high-quality duotone, films covered include: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, All Quiet on the Western Front, Dracula (English and Spanish versions), Rope, Tarzan, Frankenstein, The Lost Patrol, Laura, and many other classic and historic titles. Large cloth-bound edition.

Action Movie Maker's Handbook

Author : Andy Armstrong
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781530911530
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (115 download)

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Download or read book Action Movie Maker's Handbook written by Andy Armstrong and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-27 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his book, Andy Armstrong opens up his knowledge gained designing, coordinating and directing action on some of the largest and most successful action movies of the last four decades. Fire, water, high falls, fight scenes, vehicle chases, car crashes, on set safety and systems for success are just a few of the subjects covered in his action movie making guide. Andy Armstrong's book is the first complete instruction manual for anyone serious about making action movies, written by someone who has done just that to extreme success for over four decades.

Oxford Bibliographies

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (949 download)

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Feminism at the Movies

Author : Hilary Radner
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136519122
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (365 download)

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Download or read book Feminism at the Movies written by Hilary Radner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-22 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feminism at the Movies: Understanding Gender in Contemporary Popular Cinema examines the way that contemporary film reflects today’s changing gender roles. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the central issues in feminist film criticism with analyses of over twenty popular contemporary films across a range of genres, such as chick flicks, teen pics, hommecoms, horror, action adventure, indie flicks, and women lawyer films. Contributors explore issues of femininity as well as masculinity, reflecting on the interface of popular cinema with gendered realities and feminist ideas. Topics include the gendered political economy of cinema, the female director as auteur, postfeminist fatherhood, consumer culture, depictions of professional women, transgender, sexuality, gendered violence, and the intersections of gender, race, and ethnic identities. The volume contains essays by following contributors: Taunya Lovell Banks, Heather Brook, Mridula Nath Chakraborty, Michael DeAngelis, Barry Keith Grant, Kelly Kessler, Hannah Hamad, Christina Lane (with Nicole Richter), JaneMaree Maher, David Hansen-Miller (with Rosalind Gill), Gary Needham, Sarah Projansky, Hilary Radner, Rob Schaap, Yael D Sherman, Michele Shreiber, Janet Staiger, Peter Stapleton, Rebecca Stringer, Yvonne Tasker, and Ewa Ziarek.

Movies About the Movies

Author : Christopher Ames
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813187389
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book Movies About the Movies written by Christopher Ames and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2021-11-21 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of Hollywood-on-Hollywood movies can be found throughout the history of American cinema, from the days of silents to the present. They include films from genres as far ranging as musical, film noir, melodrama, comedy, and action-adventure. Such movies seduce us with the promise of revealing the reality behind the camera. But, as part of the very industry they supposedly critique, they cannot take us behind the scenes in any true sense. Through close analysis of fifteen critically acclaimed films, Christopher Ames reveals how the idea of Hollywood is constructed and constructs itself. Films discussed: What Price Hollywood? (1952), A Star Is Born (1937), Stand-In (1937), Boy Meets Girl (1938), Sullivan's Travels (1941), In a Lonely Place (1950), Sunset Boulevard (1950), The Star (1950), Singin' in the Rain (1952), The Bad and the Beautiful (1952), Pennies from Heaven (1981), The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), The Player (1992), Last Action Hero (1993).

Disaster Movies

Author : Stephen Keane
Publisher : Wallflower Press
ISBN 13 : 9781905674039
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Disaster Movies written by Stephen Keane and published by Wallflower Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through detailed analysis of films such as The Towering Inferno, Independence Day, Titanic and The Day After Tomorrow, this book looks at the ways in which disaster movies can be read in relation to both contextual considerations and the increasing commercial demands of contemporary Hollywood. Featuring new material on cinematic representations of disaster in the wake of 9/11 and how we might regard disaster movies in light of recent natural disasters, the volume explores the continual reworking of this previously undervalued genre.