With its sprawling celebrity homes, the Walk of Fame, and the iconic sign on the hill, Hollywood is truly the land of stars. Glamorous and larger-than-life, many of the most memorable motion pictures of all time have emanated from its multimillion-dollar film industry, which exports more films per capita than that of any other nation.
Directory of World Cinema: American Hollywood lays out the cinematic history of Tinseltown - the industry, the audiences, and, of course, the stars - highlighting important thematic and cultural elements throughout. Profiles and analyses of many of the industry’s most talented and prolific directors give insights into their impact on Hollywood and beyond. A slate of blockbuster successes - and notable flops - are here discussed, providing insight into the ever-shifting aesthetic of Hollywood’s enormous global audience. User-friendly and concise yet containing an astonishing amount of information, Directory of World Cinema: American Hollywood shows how truly indispensable the Hollywood film industry is and provides a fascinating account of its cultural and artistic significance as it marks its centennial.
The list is based on the contents of the Book, sorted by chapters:
- Directors
- Westerns
- Crime Film
- Science Fiction
- Horror
- Comedy
- Historical Films
- Musicals
- War Films
- Dramas
- Romance
- Animation
- Blockbusters
- Recommended Reading
- Online Resources
- Filmography
- Notes on Contributors
More information on this is also aviable on http://worldcinemadirectory.co.uk/!
