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OverviewThis is a detailed examination of vigilantism in 1970s American film, from its humble niche beginnings as a response to relaxing censorship laws to its growth into a unique subgenre of its own. Cary Edwards explores the contextual factors leading to this new cycle of films ranging from Joe (1970) and The French Connection (1971) to Dirty Harry (1971) and Taxi Driver (1976), all of which have been challenged by contemporary critics for their gratuitous, copycat-inspiring violence. Yet close analysis of these films reveals a recurring focus on the emerging moral panic of the 1970s, a problematisation of Law and Order's role in contemporary society, and an increasing awareness of the impossibility of American myths of identity. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Cary Edwards (Boston College, USA)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic USA ISBN: 9781501364129ISBN 10: 150136412 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 21 April 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational 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 ContentsIntroduction Part 1: The Historical Spectator and the Vigilante Thriller 1.Possibilities of Fascism 2.Violence and the (possible) effects of violence 3.Socio/Political Context 4.Redrawing the Other 5.Cinematic Contexts Part 2: Spectatorship 1.Violence 2.Identifying the Gaze and Identification 3.Exploring the Gaze and Identification 4.Neurosis, Hysteria and Psychopathy 5.Violence, Identification and the Other Conclusion Bibliography IndexReviewsThere have been many confident critical assertions about the politics of the vigilante thriller. Cary Edwards's thoughtful and insightful book asks us to look again, providing a thorough examination of the genre's inheritances, its social and political contexts, and the ways it asks us to identify (or not) with its protagonists. Highly recommended reading for anyone with an interest in this controversial genre, and its wider relationships with American myth, politics and society. * Gregory Frame, Associate Researcher in Film Studies, Bangor University, UK * Author InformationCary Edwards is a Lecturer in Film and Media at Boston College, UK, and Associate Lecturer at the University of Derby, UK. His research interests include political readings of popular cinema (with an emphasis on right wing ideologies) and film-violence. His writing has appeared in Horror Homeroom, Bright Lights Film Journal and on his own website www.cary-edwards.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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