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ReFocus: The Films of Amy Heckerling
Frances Smith
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Description for ReFocus: The Films of Amy Heckerling
Hardback. This is the first study of the work of Amy Heckerling, the phenomenally popular director and writer of Clueless and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. The book constitutes a significant intervention in Film Studies, prompting a reconsideration of the importance of Heckerling both to the development of teen cinema and as a figure in Hollywood comedy. Editor(s): Smith, Frances; Shary, Timothy. Series: ReFocus: The American Director Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 20 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFB. Category: (LA) ELT advanced; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
This is the first book-length study of the work of Amy Heckerling, the phenomenally popular director and writer of Clueless and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. As such, the book constitutes a significant intervention in Film Studies, prompting a reconsideration of the importance of Heckerling both to the development of teen cinema and as a figure in Hollywood comedy. As part of the ReFocus series, the volume brings together outstanding original and previously published work, examining Heckerling's work from an interdisciplinary perspective. In addition, an interview is planned with the director herself, who will be invited to reflect on her ... Read more
This is the first book-length study of the work of Amy Heckerling, the phenomenally popular director and writer of Clueless and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. As such, the book constitutes a significant intervention in Film Studies, prompting a reconsideration of the importance of Heckerling both to the development of teen cinema and as a figure in Hollywood comedy. As part of the ReFocus series, the volume brings together outstanding original and previously published work, examining Heckerling's work from an interdisciplinary perspective. In addition, an interview is planned with the director herself, who will be invited to reflect on her ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Series
ReFocus: The American Director Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781474404617
SKU
V9781474404617
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About Frances Smith
The Editors: Frances Smith recently completed a PhD in Film and Television Studies at the University of Warwick. Timothy Shary is Lecturer in Mass Communication at Southern New Hampshire University.
Reviews for ReFocus: The Films of Amy Heckerling
The editors and contributors did an excellent job showing the impact and continued relevance of 'Clueless', 'Fast Times and Ridgemont High', and the 'Look Who's Talking' films. I was particularly stuck by the evaluation of the language and words used in her films, as well as the subtle ways that Heckerling was able to place women and women's issues into ... Read more