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Reading The Bromance: Homosocial Relationships In Film And Television (Contemporary Approaches To Film And Media Studies)-used
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In The Middle Of This Century'S First Decade, 'Bromance' Emerged As A Term Denoting An Emotionally Intense Bond Between Straight Men. Yet Bromance Requires An Expression Of Intimacy That Always Toys With Being Coded As Something Other Than 'Straight' Male Behavior, Even As It Insists That Such Intimacy Must Never Be Misinterpreted. In Reading The Bromance: Homosocial Relationships In Film And Television, Editor Michael Deangelis Has Compiled A Diverse Group Of Essays That Address The Rise Of This Tricky Phenomenon And Explore The Social And Cultural Functions It Serves.Contributors Consider Selected Contemporary Film And Television Texts, As Well As The Genres That Historically Inspired Them, In Order To Explore What Needs Bromance Attempts To Fulfill In Relationships Between Menstraight Or Otherwise. Essays Analyze Films Ranging From I Love You, Man To Superbad, Humpday, I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry, The Hangover, And The Jackass Films, And Include Studies Of Representative Examples In International Cinema Such As Y Tu Mama Tambien And Classic And Contemporary Films Of The Bollywood Genre. The Volume Also Examines The Increasingly Prevalent Appearance Of The Bromance Phenomenon In Television Narratives, From The 'Male Bonding' Rituals Of Friends And Seinfeld To More Recent Manifestations In House, The Wire, And The Mtv Reality Series Bromance.From Historical Analysis To Discourse Analysis, Sociological Analysis, And Queer Theory, This Volume Provides A Broad Range Of Methodological And Theoretical Approaches To The Phenomenon In The First Booklength Study Of The Bromance Genre. Film And Television Scholars As Well As Readers Interested In Pop Culture And Queer Studies Will Enjoy The Insights Of Reading The Bromance.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Reading the Bromance'? A: 'Reading the Bromance' explores the concept of bromance, focusing on the emotionally intense bonds between straight men and how these relationships navigate societal norms regarding intimacy.
- Q: Who is the editor of this book? A: The book is edited by Michael DeAngelis, who has compiled various essays on the topic of bromance in film and television.
- Q: What types of media are analyzed in this book? A: The book analyzes both contemporary films and television shows, including popular titles like 'I Love You, Man', 'Superbad', and television series such as 'Friends' and 'The Wire'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Reading the Bromance' contains a total of 328 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides a range of methodological approaches and is suitable for scholars interested in film studies, pop culture, and queer studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Reading the Bromance' was published on June 1, 2014.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can I find international cinema examples in this book? A: Yes, the book includes analyses of international cinema, such as the film 'Y tu mama tambien'.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in an illustrated edition.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.