Search results for ""Author Charles Burnetts""
Edinburgh University Press Improving Passions: Sentimental Aesthetics and American Film
Examining eighteenth century 'moral sense' philosophy as a neglected but important intellectual area for film theory, 'Improving Passions' is an innovative exploration of the sentimental tradition as both theatrical genre and cultural logic.
£22.99
Edinburgh University Press Improving Passions: Sentimental Aesthetics and American Film
When did the sentimental start to mean awful? Why are many popular mainstream films so often dismissed for their sentimentality? What are the key differences between the sentimental and the melodramatic? These are some of the questions to be addressed in this illuminating genealogy of the sentimental as both literary genre and aesthetic philosophy, a tradition that prefigures the advent of film yet serves as a vital framework for understanding its emotional and ethical appeals.
£70.84
Syracuse University Press Perspectives on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Nuanced Postnetwork Television
With an off-putting title and a decidedly retrograde premise, the CW dramedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is a surprising choice for critical analysis. But, loyal viewers quickly came to appreciate the show's sharp cultural critique through masterful parody, and this strategy has made it a critical darling and earned it several awards throughout its run. In ways not often seen on traditional network television, the show transcends conventional genre boundaries-the Hollywood musical, the romantic comedy, the music video-while resisting stereotypes associated with contemporary life.The essays in this collection underscore the show's ability to distinguish itself within the current television market. Focusing on themes of feminism, gender identity, and mental health, contributors explore the ways in which the show challenged viewer expectations, as well as the role television critics play in identifying a show's "authenticity" or quality.
£72.19
