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Martin Scorsese And The American Dream
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More Than Perhaps Any Other Major Filmmaker, Martin Scorsese Has Grappled With The Idea Of The American Dream. His Movies Are Full Of Workingclass Strivers Hoping For A Better Life, From The Titular Waitress And Aspiring Singer Of Alice Doesnt Live Here Anymore To The Scrappy Irish Immigrants Of Gangs Of New York. And In Films As Varied As Casino, The Aviator, And The Wolf Of Wall Street, He Vividly Displays The Glamour And Power That Can Come With The Fulfillment Of That Dream, But He Also Shows How It Can Turn Into A Nightmare Of Violence, Corruption, And Greed.This Book Is The First Study Of Scorseses Profound Ambivalence Toward The American Dream, The Ways It Drives Some Men And Women To Aspire To Greatness, But Leaves Others Seduced And Abandoned. Showing That Scorsese Understands The American Dream In Terms Of A Tension Between Provincialism And Cosmopolitanism, Jim Cullen Offers A New Lens Through Which To View Such Seemingly Atypical Scorsese Films As The Age Of Innocence, Hugo, And Kundun. Fastpaced, Instructive, And Resonant, Martin Scorsese And The American Dream Illuminates An Important Dimension Of Our National Life And How A Great Artist Has Brought It Into Focus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Martin Scorsese and the American Dream'? A: The main theme of the book explores Martin Scorsese's complex relationship with the concept of the American Dream, illustrating how it drives some individuals to greatness while leading others to experience seduction and abandonment.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Martin Scorsese and the American Dream' is Jim Cullen.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Martin Scorsese and the American Dream' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Martin Scorsese and the American Dream' published? A: The book was published on June 18, 2021.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 180 pages.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'Martin Scorsese and the American Dream' belongs to the genre of Performing Arts.
- Q: Is 'Martin Scorsese and the American Dream' a new book? A: Yes, the item condition of the book is classified as new.
- Q: Does the book cover Scorsese's films only? A: While the book focuses on Scorsese's films, it also discusses the broader implications of the American Dream and its impact on society.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from the book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into Scorsese's ambivalence toward the American Dream and how it reflects tensions between provincialism and cosmopolitanism.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: This book is suited for film enthusiasts, scholars of American culture, and anyone interested in understanding Martin Scorsese's cinematic perspectives.