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The Hollywood War Film
Robert Eberwein
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Description for The Hollywood War Film
Paperback. The Hollywood War Film introduces the theory, history, stars, and major films constituting this evergreen genre. From untested young recruits and battle-hardened warriors to ferocious drill instructors and stereotypical enemies, this volume offers readers lively entry into the major conventions of the war film genre. Series: New Approaches to Film Genre. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white plates. BIC Classification: APFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 288.
The Hollywood War Film offers readers a lively introduction to the theory, history, stars, and major films constituting this vital genre, from Hollywood's earliest days to the current moment
The Hollywood War Film offers readers a lively introduction to the theory, history, stars, and major films constituting this vital genre, from Hollywood's earliest days to the current moment
- Combines broad historical and theoretical coverage of the genre with in-depth analysis of specific films
- Includes chapters on All Quiet on the Western Front, World War II combat films, Platoon and Full Metal Jacket, Eastwood’s Iwo Jima films, and Iraq war films
- An ideal text for perennially popular courses on the war film genre
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Series
New Approaches to Film Genre
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405173902
SKU
V9781405173902
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Ref
99-50
About Robert Eberwein
Robert Eberwein is Distinguished Professor of English at Oakland University. His publications include Armed Forces: Masculinity and Sexuality in the American War Film (2007), The War Film (2004).
Reviews for The Hollywood War Film
"Free of theoretical jargon and labyrinthine argumentation, with long-winded yet stimulating plot summaries, The Hollywood War Film is first and foremost recommended to students of film and cinema buffs who are getting acquainted with critical perspectives on the genre." (Hollywood Enlisted, 2010)