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OverviewThe secret life of romantic comedy offers a new approach to one of the most popular and resilient genres in the history of Hollywood. Steering away from the rigidity and ideological determinism of traditional accounts of the genre, this book advocates a more flexible theory, which allows the student to explore the presence of the genre in unexpected places, extending the concept to encompass films that are not usually considered romantic comedies. Combining theory with detailed analyses of a selection of films, including To Be or Not to Be (1942), Rear Window (1954), Kiss Me Stupid (1964), Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) and Before Sunset (2004), the book aims to provide a practical framework for the exploration of a key area of contemporary experience - intimate matters - through one of its most powerful filmic representations: the genre of romantic comedy.Original and entertaining, The secret life of romantic comedy is perfect for students and academics of film and film genre. -- . Full Product DetailsAuthor: Celestino Deleyto , Bethan HirstPublisher: Manchester University Press Imprint: Manchester University Press Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9780719076749ISBN 10: 0719076749 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 01 February 2009 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationCelestino Deleyto is Professor in English Literature and Film at the University of Zaragoza, Spain Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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