Musicals: Hollywood and Beyond

Musicals: Hollywood and Beyond
ISBN-10
1841500038
ISBN-13
9781841500034
Series
Musicals
Category
Music
Pages
187
Language
English
Published
2000
Publisher
Intellect Books
Authors
Bill Marshall, Robynn Jeananne Stilwell

Description

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.

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