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- American Cinema of the 1980s: Themes and Variations
- Book
- 2007
- Published by: Rutgers University Press
summary
During the 1980s, American cinema underwent enormous transformations. Blockbusters like Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., and The Empire Strikes Back grabbed huge revenues for the studios. At the same time, the growth of home video led to new and creative opportunities for independent film production, resulting in many of the decade's best films. Both large- and small-scale filmmakers responded to the social, political, and cultural conditions of the time. Also during this time, Hollywood launched a long-awaited cycle of films about the Vietnam War, exploring its impact both at home and abroad. But science fiction remained the era's most popular genre, ranging from upbeat fantasies to dark, dystopic visions. Bringing together original essays by ten respected scholars in the field, American Cinema of the 1980s examines the films that marked the decade.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. ix-x
- Timeline. The 1980s
- pp. xi-xvi
- 1980. Movies and the New Woman
- pp. 22-42
- 1982. Movies and Other Worlds
- pp. 63-81
- 1983. Movies and Reaganism
- pp. 82-106
- 1985. Movies and Political Landscapes
- pp. 126-144
- 1988. Movies and Images of Reality
- pp. 188-209
- 1989. Movies and the American Dream
- pp. 210-232
- Select Academy Awards, 1980-1989
- pp. 233-238
- Works Cited and Consulted
- pp. 239-244
- Contributors
- pp. 245-246
Additional Information
ISBN
9780813543024
Related ISBN(s)
9780813540337
MARC Record
OCLC
173189805
Pages
280
Launched on MUSE
2012-09-04
Language
English
Open Access
No