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Hollywood´s New Radicalism: War, Globalisation and the Movies from Reagan to George W. Bush
Ben Dickenson
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Description for Hollywood´s New Radicalism: War, Globalisation and the Movies from Reagan to George W. Bush
Paperback. Provides an insightful take on modern American cinema's relations with, and influence on Reagan, Clinton, and Bush administrations. The author tells the story of the corporate take-over of the movies in the 1970s, and the subsequent transformation of Hollywood into the dominant force in the global media industry. Series: Cinema and Society. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; APF; KNTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 137 x 18. Weight in Grams: 292.
Provides an up-to-date, insightful take on modern American cinema's relations with, and influence on Reagan's, Clinton's and both Bush's administrations. George W.Bush, Clinton and Ronald Reagan's relations are revealed with radical celebrities like Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon and Warren Beatty. It contains unique 'behind the scenes' stories and exclusive, revealing interviews with Hollywood celebrities. Described by Tony Garnett as 'an ambitious and refreshing book', "Hollywood's New Radicalism" is a timely and contentious account of the last twenty-five years of American cinema. Ben Dickenson tells the story of the corporate take-over of the movies in the 1970s, and the ... Read more
Provides an up-to-date, insightful take on modern American cinema's relations with, and influence on Reagan's, Clinton's and both Bush's administrations. George W.Bush, Clinton and Ronald Reagan's relations are revealed with radical celebrities like Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon and Warren Beatty. It contains unique 'behind the scenes' stories and exclusive, revealing interviews with Hollywood celebrities. Described by Tony Garnett as 'an ambitious and refreshing book', "Hollywood's New Radicalism" is a timely and contentious account of the last twenty-five years of American cinema. Ben Dickenson tells the story of the corporate take-over of the movies in the 1970s, and the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Cinema and Society
Condition
New
Number of Pages
204
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845111038
SKU
V9781845111038
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About Ben Dickenson
Ben Dickenson is a film writer and journalist and has a Master's degree in Film and Television from the University of Westminster.
Reviews for Hollywood´s New Radicalism: War, Globalisation and the Movies from Reagan to George W. Bush
"'Here's a book that explains how the industry we're in really works and how some of us try to get a human message through the system. Without question an enjoyable and stimulating read.' - Ed Asner Ambitious and refreshing. Ben Dickenson displays a rare and welcome use of political ideas, to make sense of Hollywood beyond its trivial surface.' - ... Read more