Description
The "Old Hollywood" of studios, stars, and house directors began to break up in the 1960s. Newly independent directors freed from budgetary and aesthetic limitations imposed by studio moguls were the "New Hollywood." Directors could develop their own styles, hire whom they wanted, and make movies that would dazzle jaded audiences. Hollywood would never be the same ... What happened?
The author looks at the productions of the "New Hollywood" to answer that question. Scene by scene analyses of some of the 70s most significant films (i. e., Apocalypse Now, Taxi Driver, M. A. S. H., Annie Hall, and American Graffiti) assess both the successes and failures of the New Hollywood.
About the Author
The late James Bernardoni lived in Los Angeles, California.
Reviews
"interesting...recommended"-Library Journal; "detailed analyses of major works of the period...thorough and perceptive"-Choice; "cogent and insightful"-Images; "worthy of a place in libraries of universities and colleges...good illustrations...where film studies is taught, it will make a useful contribution"-H-Net Reviews.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786412068
Author James Bernardoni
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 331g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 12mm
Details
Subtitle: |
What the Movies Did with the New Freedoms of the Seventies |
Imprint: |
McFarland & Co Inc |
