The Cinema of Todd Haynes: All That Heaven Allows by James Morrison (English) Ha

Description: The Cinema of Todd Haynes by James Morrison From the trenches of independent American film of the 1990s, Todd Haynes has emerged in the 21st century as one of the worlds audacious filmmakers. This book traces his career from its roots in "New Queer Cinema" to the Oscar-nominated "Far from Heaven", taking in along the way landmark films such as "Poison", "Safe", and "Velvet Goldmine". FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Todd Haynes has emerged from the trenches of independent American film in the 1990s to become one of the twenty-first centurys most audacious filmmakers. In a series of smart, informative essays, this book traces his career from its roots in New Queer Cinema to the Oscar-nominated Far from Heaven (2002). Along the way, it covers such landmark films as Poison (1991), Safe (1995), and Velvet Goldmine (1998). Contributors look at these films from a variety of angles, including his debts to the avant-garde and such noted precursors as Rainer Werner Fassbinder; his adventurous uses of melodrama; and his incisive portrayals of contemporary life. Author Biography James Morrison is Associate Professor in Film in the Department of Literature at the Claremont McKenna College, California. He is the author of Passport to Hollywood: Hollywood Films, European Directors (1998) as well as books on Roman Polanski and Terrence Malick. Review Fascinating and provocative. -- Michael Bronski * Guide * Review Quote "Fascinating and provocative." -- Michael Bronski, Guide Details ISBN1904764789 Short Title CINEMA OF TODD HAYN Pages 224 Publisher Wallflower Press Language English ISBN-10 1904764789 ISBN-13 9781904764786 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2006 Imprint Wallflower Press Subtitle All That Heaven Allows Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by James Morrison DEWEY 791.430233092 Illustrations Illustrations Author James Morrison Series Directors Cuts (Paperback) Translated from English DOI 10.1604/9781904764786 UK Release Date 2006-09-01 AU Release Date 2006-09-01 NZ Release Date 2006-09-01 Publication Date 2006-09-01 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161818360;

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