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Winner, Peter C. Rollins Book Award, Southwest Texas Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association, 2011During The 1990S, Austin Achieved 'Overnight' Success And Celebrity As A Vital Place For Independent Filmmaking. Directors Richard Linklater And Robert Rodriguez Proved That Locally Made Films With Regional Themes Such As Slacker And El Mariachi Could Capture A National Audience. Their Success Helped Transform Austin'S Homegrown Film Community Into A Professional Film Industry Staffed With Talented, Experienced Filmmakers And Equipped With Stateofthe Artproduction Facilities. Today, Austin Struggles To Balance The Growth And Expansion Of Its Film Community With An Ongoing Commitment To Nurture The Next Generation Of Independent Filmmakers.Chainsaws, Slackers, And Spy Kids Chronicles The Evolution Of This Struggle By Recreating Austin'S Colorful Movie History. Based On Revealing Interviews With Richard Linklater, Robert Rodriguez, Mike Judge, Quentin Tarantino, Matthew Mcconaughey, George Lucas, And More Than One Hundred Other Players In The Local And National Film Industries, Alison Macor Explores How Austin Has Become A Proving Ground For Contemporary Independent Cinema. She Begins In The Early 1970S With Tobe Hooper'S Horror Classic, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, And Follows The Development Of The Austin Film Scene Through 2001 With The Production And Release Of Rodriguez'S $100Million Blockbuster, Spy Kids. Each Chapter Explores The Behindthescenes Story Of A Specific Movie, Such As Linklater'S Dazed And Confused And Judge'S Office Space, Against The Backdrop Of Austin'S Everexpanding Film Community.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Chainsaws, Slackers, and Spy Kids'? A: The book chronicles the evolution of the independent filmmaking scene in Austin, Texas, highlighting key figures and films that shaped the industry from the 1970s to 2001.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Chainsaws, Slackers, and Spy Kids' is Alison Macor.
- Q: What kind of award did this book win? A: It won the Peter C. Rollins Book Award from the Southwest Texas Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association in 2011.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on March 1, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does 'Chainsaws, Slackers, and Spy Kids' have? A: The book contains 392 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Chainsaws, Slackers, and Spy Kids' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in film history? A: Yes, the book is ideal for readers interested in film history, particularly those focused on the independent film movement and Austin's role in it.
- Q: Does the book include interviews with filmmakers? A: Yes, it includes interviews with notable filmmakers such as Richard Linklater, Robert Rodriguez, and Quentin Tarantino.
- Q: What key themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as the growth of Austin's film community, the challenges of independent filmmaking, and the impact of regional storytelling on a national audience.
- Q: Is 'Chainsaws, Slackers, and Spy Kids' a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.