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Wallflower Press Crossing New Europe – Postmodern Travel and the
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Wallflower Press Lord of the Rings – Popular Culture in Global
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Wallflower Press The Cinematic Tango
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Wallflower Press The Cinema of Australia and New Zealand
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Wallflower Press The Cinema of Australia and New Zealand
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Wallflower Press Romantic Comedy – Boy Meets Girl Meets Genre
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Wallflower Press The Cinema of North Africa and the Middle East
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Wallflower Press The French New Wave – A New Look
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Wallflower Press Crime Films – Investigating the Scene
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Wallflower Press Direct Cinema – Observational Documentary and the
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Wallflower Press Direct Cinema – Observational Documentary and the
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Wallflower Press Films of Fact – A History of Science Documentary
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Wallflower Press The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Wallflower Press A Family Affair
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Wallflower Press Reading the French New Wave
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Wallflower Press Reading the French New Wave
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Wallflower Press Cinema and History – The Telling of Stories
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Wallflower Press German Expressionist Cinema – The World of Light
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Wallflower Press Widescreen – Watching Real People Elsewhere
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Wallflower Press Scenes of Love and Murder – Renoir, Film and
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Wallflower Press Scenes of Love and Murder – Renoir, Film and
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Wallflower Press The Cinema of David Cronenberg
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Wallflower Press The Cinema of David Cronenberg
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Wallflower Press Contemporary British Cinema
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Wallflower Press Documentary Display – Re–Viewing Nonfiction Film
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Wallflower Press Documentary Display – Re–viewing Nonfiction Film
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Wallflower Press Sequences – Contemporary Chronophotography and
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Wallflower Press Screeenwriting – History, Theory and Practice
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Wallflower Press The Cinema of Germany
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Wallflower Press The Cinema of Germany
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Wallflower Press The Cinema of India
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Wallflower Press Critical Cinema
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Liverpool University Press Studying German Cinema
Book SynopsisAdopting a textual, chronological approach, Studying German Cinema is for students of German and film studies and the general reader with an interest in German cinema. Each of the fourteen chapters focuses on one key film, from the groundbreaking horror Nosferatu (1922) to the Oscar-winning The Lives of Others (2007), and explores industrial practices both in West and East Germany; aesthetic approaches; auteurist traditions (including films by Fassbinder, Wenders, and Herzog); and ideology. Each film is embedded in its cultural and political context, and together they provide an overview of German history from the end of World War I to the present.Trade Reviewfor the reader who wants an overview of German cinema, this book certainly does the trick and her choice of films is great. All the films are easily available and very accessible. * Media Education Journal *Table of ContentsIntroductionNosferatu and Metropolis The Blue Angel Triumph of the WillThe Murderers are Among Us Traces of Stones Aguirre, Wrath of God Fear Eats the Soul The Tin Drum Wings of Desire Heimat Run Lola Run Downfall Head On The Lives of Others
£82.00
Liverpool University Press Studying British Cinema: 1990s
Book SynopsisThe 1990s were years of contradiction for British cinema. On the one hand, the exhibition and production of British films bounced back from the dark days of the early 1980s, in which cinema attendance and filmmaking slumped to an all-time low. On the other hand, foreign investment now played a major role in supporting the industry, with companies erecting cinema multiplexs and, particularly in the case of American investment, pouring money into big budget British productions. While this kept studios, technicians, directors, and actors busy, none of the profits from these films made it back to Britain. Through a detailed analysis of twenty films, Studying British Cinema: 1990s painstakingly reexamines this fragile revival of British film fortunes. Placing these and other films against a backdrop of vibrant cultural, technological, and political change, the volume illuminates a decade that would come to be known as "Cool Brittania," evoking a deliberate comparison with the events of the 1960s.
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Liverpool University Press Studying The Devil's Backbone
Book SynopsisThe Devil's Backbone (2001) is a Gothic film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth, 2006). The story centers on a ghost that haunts an isolated orphanage during the Spanish Civil War. Studying The Devil's Backbone explores the narrative of the film in relation to central concerns, such as genre, theme, iconography, representation, and film language. Through these elements, the volume reads the film's unique blend of literary Gothic, western, and war film and the use of bombs, ghosts, and color as visual signifiers. It critiques the central characters and compares their representation of women, monsters, and political context against an examination of mise-en-scene, sound, and special effects. In addition, the author provides a critical biography of del Toro, an analysis of his auteurist traits, and an in-depth bibliography and filmography.
£21.64
Liverpool University Press Studying British Cinema: 1999-2009
Book SynopsisStudying British Cinema: 1999–2009 adopts a number of approaches to popularist, mainstream, and esoteric arthouse films. The book considers the institutional and financial factors that influence U.K. film production and assesses issues of genre, representation, authorship, and social, economic, and political contexts. The growth of coproduction is considered by looking at both Aardman Animation and the Harry Potter franchise (2001 to the present). Representations of social class factor into films as diverse as Red Road (2006) and Love, Actually (2003), and developments in social realism, primarily by female directors, are examined. The revival of the British science fiction and horror film is also covered in detail, and ethnic groups and new economic migrants are viewed in two separate chapters, as well as the growth of films concerning British protagonists in Africa. One section offers a close analysis of two of the most important directors of the decade: Michael Winterbottom and Shane Meadows.
£82.00
Liverpool University Press Studying French Cinema
Book SynopsisTaking a text-led approach, with the emphasis on more recent popular films, Studying French Cinema is directed at non-specialists such as students of French, Film Studies, and the general reader with an interest in post-war French cinema. Each of the chapters focuses on one or more key films from the ground-breaking films of the nouvelle vague (Les 400 coups, 1959) to contemporary documentary (Etre et avoir, 2002) and puts them into their relevant contexts. Depending on the individual film, these include explorations of childhood, adolescence and coming of age (Les 400 coups, L'Argent de poche); auteur ideology and individual style (the films of Jean-Luc Godard and Agnes Varda); the representation of recent French history (Lacombe Lucien and Au revoir les enfants); transnational production practices (Le Pacte des loups); and popular cinema, comedy and gender issues (e.g. Le Diner de cons). Each film is embedded in its cultural and political context. Together, the historical discussions provide an overview of post-war French history to the present. Useful suggestions are made as to studies of related films, both those discussed within the book and outside.Table of ContentsIntroduction1.François Truffaut: An Auteur's Representation of Childhood: Les 400 coups (1959) and L'Argent de poche (1978)2. French New Wave and Godard in the 1960s: A Bout de souffle (1960) and Pierrot le fou (1965)3. New Wave Legacy and the French Auteur: Le Boucher / The Butcher (1968)4. Social Realism and Agnès Varda's Cinécriture: Sans toit ni loi / Vagabond (1985)5. Louis Malle's (Hi)stories of the Occupation: Lacombe Lucien (1973) and Au revoir les enfants (1987)6. Adolescence and Coming of Age in Claude Miller's Intimist Cinema: L'Effrontée (1985) and La Petite voleuse (1988)7. French Documentary Film and a Vision of the World: Être et avoir (2002)8. Traits and Traditions in French Film Comedy: Le Dîner de cons / The Dinner Game (1998) and Le Placard / The Closet (2001)9. The Renewal of French Historical Drama and Heritage Film: Le Pacte des loups / Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)10. Road Movie, Transnational Cinema and Self-discovery Journey: Le Grand voyage (2004)Glossary of Film TermsGeneral BibliographyFilmographyIndex
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Liverpool University Press Studying American Independent Cinema
Book SynopsisRona Murray places modern independent cinema within the general history of American independent cinema. Beginning with the work of John Cassavetes, she blends detailed textual analysis with an exploration of creative talent and the moneymen who hope to exploit its commercial potential. In covering the 1990s, discussions of Miramax and Sundance are paired with profiles of Steven Soderbergh, Quentin Tarantino, Todd Haynes, Gus Van Sant, and Spike Lee. The auteur-director remains at the heart of American independent filmmaking, and each case study considers the significance and contribution of iconic auteurs. These include established filmmakers such as David Lynch and John Sayles, while also considering recent exponents, such as Todd Solondz and Kimberly Peirce, who can all be characterized by their unwavering commitment to personal vision. Murray examines the diverse inspirations of these artists: European cinema aesthetics, previous independent filmmakers, and wider film history. Production is also a vital part of the picture. Murray reveals the less publicized though no less crucial influence of industry figures who support independent finance in order to preserve artistic freedom. She compares the contribution of mini-majors and studio specialty divisions to the emergence of "Indiewood" and studio support of independent productions, and she details the institutional practices and discourses that influence the reception and characterization of independent cinema. Core issues include American independent cinema as a welcoming space for alternative and innovative voices; its coexistance with mainstream Hollywood; and the impact of theoretical debates, such as new queer cinema.
£29.99
Liverpool University Press Studying Pan's Labyrinth
Book SynopsisPan'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.
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Liverpool University Press Archwilio’r Cyfryngau: Testun, Diwydiant,
Book SynopsisFeaturing the input of highly experienced teachers and examiners in Media Studies, this exciting new textbook explores key concepts and develops students' analytical, research and production skills. A series of industry case studies focus particularly on television shows, film, computer games, advertising, magazines and newspapers. A Welsh adaptation of Exploring the Media.Ysgrifennwyd y gwerslyfr newydd, cyffrous, 16+ hwn gan athrawon ac arholwyr hynod brofiadol ym maes Astudio'r Cyfryngau. Mae'n archwilio cysyniadau allweddol, creiddiol, y pwnc a'i nod yw datblygu sgiliau dadansoddi, ymchwilio a chynhyrchu disgyblion. Cyfres o astudiaethau achos yn canolbwyntio ar deledu, ffilm, gemau cyfrifiadur, hysbysebu a chylchgronau.
£27.09
Liverpool University Press Studying Talk to Her
Book SynopsisTalk to Her (2002) is a hugely rich and interesting though ambiguous film that met with both popular success and critical acclaim. The film won an Oscar for best original screenplay and has been hailed by some critics as Pedro Almodóvar's masterpiece. Yet like most of Almodóvar's films, little is clear cut. The characters are complex and our affinity and empathy for them shifts throughout the film. In Studying Talk to Her, Emily Hughes provides an in-depth analysis of both the formal elements of the film (its narrative, genre, and auteur study) and the themes and issues it raises, discussing the social context of modern Spain and its old, traditional iconography; shifting attitudes towards gender; and, crucially, the film's uneasy, morally ambiguous depiction of rape and the spectator's reaction to it.Table of ContentsFact sheet and synopsisIntroductionAlmodóvar as an AuteurMise-en-scène and CinematographyGenderPhysicality and The BodyMessages and Values: Rape and Moral AmbiguityPsychoanalysisThemesGenre and NarrativeAudience and Critical ResponseSummaryGlossaryBibliography
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Liverpool University Press Witchfinder General
Book SynopsisWitchfinder General (1968), known as The Conqueror Worm in America, was directed by Michael Reeves and occupies a unique place in British cinema. Equally praised and vilified, the film fictionalizes the exploits of Matthew Hopkins, a prolific, real-life "witch hunter," during the English Civil War. For critic Mark Kermode, the release proved to be "the single most significant horror film produced in the United Kingdom in the 1960s," while playwright Alan Bennett called the work "the most persistently sadistic and rotten film I've ever seen." Steadily gaining a cult reputation, unimpeded by the director's death just months after the film's release, the film is now treated as a landmark, though problematic, accomplishment, as it exists in a number of recut, retitled, and rescored versions. This in-depth study positions the film within the history of horror and discusses its importance as a British and heritage film. It also considers the inheritance of Hopkins, the script's relationship to the novel by Ronald Bassett, and the iconic persona of the film's star, Vincent Price. Ian Cooper conducts close textual readings of specific scenes and explores the film's various contexts, from the creation of the X certificate and the tradition of Hammer gothic, to the influence on Ken Russell's The Devils (1971) and the "torture porn" of twenty-first-century horror.Table of ContentsIntroduction1. The Place of the Film2. Context, Production and Reception3. Analysis 4. The Influence of the FilmBibliography
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Liverpool University Press Studying Fight Club
Book SynopsisFight 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.Trade ReviewThe explanations are intelligent and considered.... [Studying Fight Club] will prove an invaluable companion text. * Media Education Association *Table of ContentsFactsheetIntroduction1. The Cult of Fight Club2. Fight Club's Production and Promotion3. Fight Club's Critical Reception and Cultural Contexts 4. Interpreting Fight ClubAppendix A. Key QuotesAppendix B. Further USA Contexts Appendix C. Recommended Viewing Bibliography
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Liverpool University Press SAW
Book SynopsisLike all game changers within the horror genre, SAW was an independent success, a low-budget champion that flourished without the patronage of a big studio. Not bad for the most successful horror franchise ever, which has spawned subsidiary media and masses of merchandise, including a theme park rollercoaster ride. What is it about SAW that attracted such a following? In his contribution to the "Devil's Advocates" series, Ben Poole considers the SAW phenomenon from all aspects of film and media studies – from its generic pedigree in both literature and film, to the visceral audience pleasures ("what would I do?") of the text, to the contrasting representations of men and women and the film's implicit criticism of masculinity.Trade ReviewA welcome addition to the growing criticism currently building around Saw.... This book will become recommended reading for anyone writing on the franchise. * The Gothic Imagination *[Saw] provides an in-depth mix of synopsis, history, criticism and analysis.... The Devil's Advocates truly are a lovely series of books – a welcome addition to any film fan's collection. * Horror Talk *Undeniably, Saw stands as an important entry in the horror cycle of the 2000s and Poole's monograph is an indispensable resource in understanding the film's traumatic power. * Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts *Table of ContentsIntroduction ProductionThe Horror Film and the Studio SystemTextual Analysis Narrative in SAWRepresentationThemes and Issues ArisingAudiencesSAW and SequelsCritical ReceptionGame Over?Bibliography
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Liverpool University Press Studying Indian Cinema
Book SynopsisThis book traces the historical evolution of Indian cinema through a number of key decades. The book is made up of 14 chapters with each chapter focusing on one key film, the chosen films analysed in their wider social, political and historical context whilst a concerted engagement with various ideological strands that underpin each film is also evident. In addition to exploring the films in their wider contexts, the author analyses selected sequences through the conceptual framework common to both film and media studies. This includes a consideration of narrative, genre, representation, audience and mise-en-scene. The case studies run chronologically from Awaara (The Vagabond, 1951) to The Elements Trilogy: Water (2005) and include films by such key figures as Satyajit Ray (The Lonely Wife), Ritwick Ghatak (Cloud Capped Star), Yash Chopra (The Wall) and Mira Nair (Salaam Bombay!).Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Popular Narratives2. Neo-realist Aesthetics3. Poetic Fatalism4. The Trauma of Partition5. Feminist Concerns6. Erotic Spectacle7. Parallel Voices8. Angry Young Men9. Reality of the Dispossessed10. Representing Terrorism11. Mumbai Noir12. Once Upon a Time in India13. Revolutionaries14. The Elements TrilogyBibliographyFilmographyIndex
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Liverpool University Press Studying Indian Cinema
Book SynopsisThis book traces the historical evolution of Indian cinema through a number of key decades. The book is made up of 14 chapters with each chapter focusing on one key film, the chosen films analysed in their wider social, political and historical context whilst a concerted engagement with various ideological strands that underpin each film is also evident. In addition to exploring the films in their wider contexts, the author analyses selected sequences through the conceptual framework common to both film and media studies. This includes a consideration of narrative, genre, representation, audience and mise-en-scene. The case studies run chronologically from Awaara (The Vagabond, 1951) to The Elements Trilogy: Water (2005) and include films by such key figures as Satyajit Ray (The Lonely Wife), Ritwick Ghatak (Cloud Capped Star), Yash Chopra (The Wall) and Mira Nair (Salaam Bombay!).Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Popular Narratives2. Neo-realist Aesthetics3. Poetic Fatalism4. The Trauma of Partition5. Feminist Concerns6. Erotic Spectacle7. Parallel Voices8. Angry Young Men9. Reality of the Dispossessed10. Representing Terrorism11. Mumbai Noir12. Once Upon a Time in India13. Revolutionaries14. The Elements TrilogyBibliographyFilmographyIndex
£82.00
Liverpool University Press Studying Early and Silent Cinema
Book SynopsisIn this accessible introduction to early and silent cinema, which is currently enjoying a renaissance, both academically and in the popular imagination thanks to The Artist, Keith Withall provides both a comprehensive chronology of the period until the birth of sound and also a series of detailed case studies on the key films from the period – some well known (including Griffith's The Birth of a Nation, Eisenstein's Strike and Chaplin's The Kid), some perhaps less well familiar (including Murnau's The Last Laugh and Oscar Micheaux's Within Our Gates). As well as covering in detail the major film-making figures and nations of the period, the author also provides insights into the industry in less well documented areas. Throughout, the films and film-makers are placed in the context of rapid worldwide industrial change. (Please note this book is a revised and expanded version of Early and Silent Cinema: A Teacher's Guide, published by Auteur in 2007.)Table of ContentsPrologue: What was Silent Cinema?1. The Birth of Cinema2. The Growth of an Industry3. The Teen Years of Cinema4. The Mature Silent Cinema5. Alternative Cinemas6. The Wider ContextEpilogue: Death and Resurrection Bibliography and ResourcesIndex
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Liverpool University Press Studying Early and Silent Cinema
Book SynopsisIn this accessible introduction to early and silent cinema, which is currently enjoying a renaissance, both academically and in the popular imagination thanks to The Artist, Keith Withall provides both a comprehensive chronology of the period until the birth of sound and also a series of detailed case studies on the key films from the period – some well known (including Griffith's The Birth of a Nation, Eisenstein's Strike and Chaplin's The Kid), some perhaps less well familiar (including Murnau's The Last Laugh and Oscar Micheaux's Within Our Gates). As well as covering in detail the major film-making figures and nations of the period, the author also provides insights into the industry in less well documented areas. Throughout, the films and film-makers are placed in the context of rapid worldwide industrial change. (Please note this book is a revised and expanded version of Early and Silent Cinema: A Teacher's Guide, published by Auteur in 2007.)Table of ContentsPrologue: What was Silent Cinema?1. The Birth of Cinema2. The Growth of an Industry3. The Teen Years of Cinema4. The Mature Silent Cinema5. Alternative Cinemas6. The Wider ContextEpilogue: Death and Resurrection Bibliography and ResourcesIndex
£82.00
