Violence and American Cinema
Edited by J. David Slocum
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American cinema has always been violent, and never more so than now: exploding heads, buses that blow up if they stop, racial attacks, and general mayhem. From slapstick's comic violence to film noir, from silent cinema to Tarantino, violence has been an integral part of America on screen. This new volume in a successful series analyzes violence, examining its nature, its effects, and its cinematic and social meaning.
About the Author:
J. David Slocum is Assistant Dean in the Graduate School for the Arts and Science at New York University, where he teaches cinema studies.
Press Reviews:
"...insightful collection of essays... thought-provoking." -- Tom Ryan, The Age
See the publisher website: Routledge
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