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In this work of feminist film criticism, Mary Ann Doane examines questions of sexual difference and knowledge in cinematic, theoretical, and psychoanalytic discourses. Femmes Fatales examines Freud, the female spectator, the meaning of the closeup, and the nature of stardom. Doanes analyses of such figures as Pabsts Lulu and Rita Hayworths Gilda trace the thematics and mechanics of maskes, masquerade, and veiling, with specific attention to the form and technology of the cinema. Working through and against the intellectual frameworks of poststructuralist and psychoanalytic theory, Doane interrogates cinematic and theoretical claims to truth about women which rely on judgements about vision and its stability or instability. Reflecting the shift in conceptual priorities within feminist film theory over the last decade, Femmes Fatales addresses debates over female spectatorhsip, essentialism and antiessentialism, the tensions between psychoanalysis and history, and the relations between racial and sexual difference. Doanes nuanced and original readings of the femme fatale in cinema illustrate confrontations between feminism, film theory and psychoanalysis. This book should be of interest to students and lecturers in womens studies, communications studies and film theory.
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I had high hopes for 'Femmes Fatales', but honestly, some sections felt a bit convoluted and hard to grasp. The analysis is sharp, yet I struggled with the flow. If you're well-versed in theory, it might resonate more.
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John Smith
Disappointed with the Clarity of Ideas
I wanted to love this book, but it just didn’t work for me. The ideas about feminism and psychoanalysis were interesting, but they were poorly organized. I found myself confused more often than not. Not what I expected.
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Maya Patel
An Insightful Read on Feminist Film Theory
I picked up 'Femmes Fatales' for my film studies class, and it’s been an eye-opener! The blend of feminism and psychoanalysis really deepens the understanding of character motivations. It's dense, but worth it if you're into film theory!
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Liam O'Sullivan
Complex Theories, Great for Academics
This book delves deep into feminist film theory and psychoanalysis, which is what I needed for my thesis. Initial chapters were tough to get through, though. Take your time with it!
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