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OverviewA film archetype as old as film itself, the man-child has been an enduring comedy subject. Classics as diverse as Hail the Conquering Hero (1944) and The Apartment (1960) have used the immature male to drive plots and press the importance of growing up. But he was not born fully formed--it took the shifting social norms of decades to mold the atrocious behavior of the puerile buffoon we know today. The man-child has come under scrutiny in recent years. Prominent writers, including David Denby and A.O. Scott, have criticized the modern comedian behaving in shamelessly childish ways. This book provides a comprehensive examination of the character of the man-child, from Andre Deed, who debuted on screen in 1901, to Seth Rogen. The author discusses changing cultural attitudes about maturity, what it means to be an adult, what it means to be a child and how those things are becoming increasingly confused. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anthony BalducciPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.399kg ISBN: 9781476662084ISBN 10: 1476662088 Pages: 216 Publication Date: 09 December 2015 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction 1. The Crib Years 2. Act Your Age 3. “I’m a Baaaad Boy!” 4. Masculinity and the German Occupation of France 5. A Major Minor 6. Further Post-War Immaturity 7. Forever Young 8. Young Again 9. “I know you are but what am I?” 10. Problem Child 11. Jack and Jill 12. Girls Epilogue Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviews“An exceptional study, giving further insight into screen comedy’s history, its cultural impact, its response to human behaviors, its myriad of different perspectives, and its definition of any humorous film’s central character...it is a book that will expand any film scholar’s mind and allow for a deeper and more fulfilling understanding of the movies discussed therein...recommended”—Examiner. An exceptional study, giving further insight into screen comedy's history, its cultural impact, its response to human behaviors, its myriad of different perspectives, and its definition of any humorous film's central character...it is a book that will expand any film scholar's mind and allow for a deeper and more fulfilling understanding of the movies discussed therein...recommended --<i>Examiner</i>. An exceptional study, giving further insight into screen comedy's history, its cultural impact, its response to human behaviors, its myriad of different perspectives, and its definition of any humorous film's central character...it is a book that will expand any film scholar's mind and allow for a deeper and more fulfilling understanding of the movies discussed therein...recommended --Examiner. Author InformationAnthony Balducci studied journalism at Baruch College and holds a University of Florida criminology degree. He has written three previous books and numerous articles on film comedy as well as online contributions to Feet of Mud, World Cinema Paradise and other websites. He lives in New Port Richey, Florida. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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