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In a book as entertaining as it is enlightening, Kristin Thompson offers the first indepth analysis of Hollywood's storytelling techniques and how they are used to make complex, easily comprehensible, entertaining films. She also takes on the myth that modern Hollywood films are based on a narrative system radically different from the one in use during the Golden Age of the studio system.Drawing on a wide range of films from the 1920s to the 1990sfrom Keaton's Our Hospitality to Casablanca to Terminator 2Thompson explains such staples of narrative as the goaloriented protagonist, the double plotline, and dialogue hooks. She domonstrates that the 'threeact structure,' a concept widely used by practitioners and media commentators, fails to explain how Hollywood stories are put together.Thompson then demonstrates in detail how classical narrative techniques work in ten boxoffice and critical successes made since the New Hollywood began in the 1970s: Tootsie, Back to the Future, The Silence of the Lambs, Groundhog Day, Desperately Seeking Susan, Amadeus, The Hunt for Red October, Parenthood, Alien, and Hannah and Her Sisters. In passing, she suggests reasons for the apparent slump in quality in Hollywood films of the 1990s. The results will be of interest to movie fans, scholars, and film practitioners alike.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Storytelling in the New Hollywood'? A: 'Storytelling in the New Hollywood' focuses on the analysis of Hollywood's storytelling techniques from the 1920s to the 1990s, examining how these techniques create compelling narratives in films.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Storytelling in the New Hollywood' is Kristin Thompson, a noted scholar in film studies.
- Q: What types of films are analyzed in this book? A: The book analyzes a variety of films, including classics like 'Casablanca', 'Tootsie', and 'The Silence of the Lambs', to illustrate classical narrative techniques.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Storytelling in the New Hollywood' has a total of 416 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on November 5, 1999.
- Q: Is this book suitable for film practitioners? A: Yes, the book is suitable for film practitioners, as it discusses narrative techniques that are relevant to filmmaking.
- Q: What narrative concepts are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various narrative concepts such as the goal-oriented protagonist, double plot-lines, and the limitations of the three-act structure.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in 'New' condition.
- Q: What format is 'Storytelling in the New Hollywood' available in? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does the book address Hollywood's storytelling evolution? A: Yes, it addresses the evolution of storytelling techniques from the Golden Age of Hollywood to contemporary cinema, challenging the myth of a radically different narrative system.