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The Big Tomorrow: Hollywood and the Politics of the American Way,Used
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In this daring reexamination of the connections between national politics and Hollywood movies, Lary May offers a fresh interpretation of American culture from the New Deal through the Cold Warone in which a populist, egalitarian ethos found itself eventually supplanted by a far different view of the nation.'One of the best books ever written about the movies.' Tom Ryan, The Age'The most exhilarating work of revisionist film history since Pauline Kael's Citizen Kane. . . . May's take on what movies once were (energizing, as opposed to enervating), and hence can become again, is enough to get you believing in them again as one of the regenerative forces America so sorely needs.'Jay Carr, Boston Globe'A startling, revisionist history of Hollywood's impact on politics and American culture. . . . A convincing and important addition to American cultural criticism.'Publishers Weekly'A controversial overview of 30 years of American film history; must reading for any serious student of the subject.'Choice'A provocative social history of Hollywood's influence in American life from the 1930s to the 1950s. May argues persuasively that movies in the period offered a good deal of tough criticism of economic and social conditions in U.S. society. . . . May challenges us to engage in some serious rethinking about Hollywood's impact on American society in the middle of the twentieth century.'Robert Brent Toplin, American Historical Review
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Big Tomorrow: Hollywood and the Politics of the American Way'? A: The book explores the connections between national politics and Hollywood movies, offering a fresh interpretation of American culture from the New Deal through the Cold War.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Big Tomorrow' is Lary May.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on December 15, 2002.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Big Tomorrow' have? A: The book contains 364 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is paperback.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of film history? A: Yes, it is considered must reading for any serious student of American film history.
- Q: Does the book provide a critical view of Hollywood's influence? A: Yes, it offers a provocative social history of Hollywood's influence on American life, particularly from the 1930s to the 1950s.
- Q: What kind of reviews has 'The Big Tomorrow' received? A: The book has received positive reviews, being described as a revisionist history and an important addition to American cultural criticism.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the 2nd edition of 'The Big Tomorrow'.
- Q: In what category is this book listed? A: The book is categorized under Performing Arts.