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Examines how recent Mexican and Spanish films act as untroubling distractions from everyday routines.Popular culture in the 1990s, especially cinema, can be considered a showcase for the accumulated hopes and fears of the twentieth century. From the promise of material goods to the profusion of despair, from devastating tragedy to exaggerated rapture, a dizzying array of images assaults the eye. Drawing on recent films from Mexico and Spain, Bored to Distraction navigates this visual terrain, from melodrama to horror, looking for what, if anything, might be excessive enough to rouse us from our comfortable everyday routines.A very smart, theoretically informed, and provocative discussion of film in the context of a timely analysis of consumeroriented cultures. Debra A. Castillo, author of Easy Women: Sex and Gender in Modern Mexican FictionVery well written and quite readerfriendly. Schaefers theoretical framework is at the cutting edge of the field, and helps identify the place of the traditional cultural paradigm of leisure in the current production of middle class boredom and its economic and ideological ramifications. Jaume MartOlivella, coauthor of The New Catalan Short Story: An Anthology
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This book really dives deep into the cinema of late 20th century Mexico and Spain. The analysis is insightful and the writing flows nicely, making it hard to put down. Perfect for anyone interested in film history or Latin American culture!
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James Thompson
Not What I Hoped For
I was really excited to read this, but it didn't meet my expectations. The focus on excess in film was intriguing, yet the writing style felt overly academic at times. I was hoping for something more engaging. Sadly, I wouldn't recommend it.
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Sofia Reyes
Interesting Concepts but a Bit Heavy
I appreciated the topics covered in this book about cinema in Mexico and Spain, but some sections felt a bit dense. It took me longer to get through than I expected. Still, it's a valuable read for scholars and enthusiasts alike!
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