Musicals – Hollywood and Beyond
Musicals – Hollywood and Beyond
The influence of the Hollywood musical across geographical and cultural boundaries has long been neglected. This collection of essays seeks to initiate new critical debates by approaching classic Hollywood films from perspectives such as ‘musicology.’ This volume covers themes of music and structure, European musical forms, youth cultures and more.
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Summary
The profound influence of the Hollywood musical across geographical and cultural boundaries has long been neglected. This original collection of essays seeks to initiate a new critical debate by approaching classic Hollywood films from perspectives such as 'musicology'. Broadening the scope of previous studies, this volume also examines the manner in which European cinema appropriated the musical to create new meanings. It provides an innovative reading of the influence of the musical on youth culture, and its endorsement in modern dance movies and the music video.
The volume covers the themes of:
• Music and Structure
• Classical Hollywood Musical Cinematic Practice
• Star Texts
• European Musical Forms
• Minority Identities
• Youth Cultures
This is an entertaining and valuable text for students on degree courses in Film and Music. Thought-provoking and authoritative, it will also be a welcome resource for those researching and teaching in the area.
Product Description
Title - Musicals – Hollywood and Beyond
Edition -
Author -
ISBN 13 - 9781841500034
Imprint - Intellect Books
Publisher - Intellect Books
Date Published - 01/01/2000
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No. of pages - 187
Binding Type - Paperback
Dimensions - 153 x 229 x mm
Weight - g
Languages - English