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Hollywood Heroines: Women In Film Noir And The Female Gothic Film
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The Endangered And Dangerous Female Figures Of Rebecca, Of Jagged Edge And What Lies Beneath Have A Deserved And Endures Fascination. Helen Hanson Reexamines These Gothic Heroines Of Hollywood And Their Meanings, In Two Of Hollywood'S Key Generic Cycles, Film Noir And The Female Gothic Film. Starting At The Beginning, With The Origin Of These Cycles And The Ways In Which They Represented Women In The American Film Industry And Culture Of The 1940S, She Traces Their Revival In Neonoir And Neogothic Films From The 1980S To The Present. She Also Places The Female Figures Of The Femme Fatale, Female Investigator And Gothic Heroine Within The Shifting Contexts Of The Film Industry And Debates In Feminist Film Criticism. Hanson Examines A Wide Range Of Films From Both Periods, Including 'Suspicion', 'Gaslight' And 'Pacific Heights', And Gives Particular Attention To Their Presentation Of Female Stories, Actions And Perspectives. She Reveals A Diversity Of Female Figures, Representations And Actions In Film Noir And The Female Gothic Film, And Argues That These Women Are Part Of A Negotiation Of Female Identities, Desires And Roles Across A Long Historical Period.Hollywood Heroines Therefore Offers Us New Ways Of Thinking About Classic And Contemporary Hollywood Heroines, And About The Interrelationships Of Gender And Genre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Hollywood Heroines'? A: 'Hollywood Heroines' explores the representation of female figures in film noir and the female gothic film, focusing on their meanings and roles within these genres.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Hollywood Heroines'? A: The author of 'Hollywood Heroines' is Helen Hanson, who examines the portrayal of women in classic and contemporary Hollywood films.
- Q: What are some films discussed in 'Hollywood Heroines'? A: The book discusses a range of films including 'Rebecca', 'Jagged Edge', 'What Lies Beneath', 'Suspicion', 'Gaslight', and 'Pacific Heights'.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Hollywood Heroines'? A: 'Hollywood Heroines' was published on October 24, 2007.
- Q: What is the format of 'Hollywood Heroines'? A: 'Hollywood Heroines' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Hollywood Heroines' have? A: 'Hollywood Heroines' has a total of 272 pages.
- Q: Is 'Hollywood Heroines' a new or used book? A: 'Hollywood Heroines' is listed as a new book.
- Q: What genre does 'Hollywood Heroines' fall under? A: 'Hollywood Heroines' falls under the genre of Performing Arts.
- Q: What unique perspectives does 'Hollywood Heroines' offer? A: The book offers new ways of thinking about gender and genre in Hollywood, focusing on the negotiation of female identities across history.
- Q: Does 'Hollywood Heroines' include critical analysis? A: 'Hollywood Heroines' includes critical analysis of female characters and their representations in the context of feminist film criticism.