Title The Hollywood historical film / Robert Burgoyne

Published Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2008 2008 Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2008

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Description xiv, 173 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm Series New approaches to film genre New approaches to film genre ; 3 Contents 1. The Cinematic Writing of History: An Overview -- 2. The War Film: Saving Private Ryan -- 3. The Epic Film : Gladiator and Spartacus -- 4. The Biographical Film: Schindler's List -- 5. The Metahistorical Film : JFK -- 6. The Topical Historical Film: United 93 and World Trade Center Summary "The Hollywood Historical Film is and entertaining and erudite cinematic journey through the controversial portrayal of history on film - from the swashbuckling epics of the silent era to up-to-the-minute dramas like World Trade Center." "Film historian Robert Burgoyne reveals the dual nature of historic films - how they deepen our understanding of historical events while shaping and often altering our views of the past. Burgoyne examines the power of historic films to entertain and promote national myths while influencing public opinion. He also reviews how contemporary filmmakers like Oliver Stone cleverly restage the past to reframe our memories of actual historic events."--BOOK JACKET Notes Formerly CIP. Uk Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Subject Historical films -- United States -- History and criticism. LC no. 2007024732 ISBN 1405146028 (hbk. : alk. paper) 1405146036 (paperback: alk. paper) 9781405146029 (hbk. : alk. paper) 9781405146036 (paperback: alk. paper)

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