The Hollywood Musical, Second Edition
by Jane Feuer
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Author: Jane FeuerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1993-01-22
ISBN: 0253207681
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Indiana University Press
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Book Review: A rare thorough criticism
Summary: 4 Stars
Jane Feuer's book "The Hollywood Musical" is a rare treat for those who want to get their hands on some actual criticism of this forgotten genre in movie history. She takes an analytical, thematic approach and the book is very much an academic work, not altogether readable for those searching for a friendly and informal introduction. However, if you really care about learning how this genre works and operates this is the most frequently quoted and leading book out there on the subject.
I have some criticisms, just because Feuer seems to assume too much about what constitutes a "musical", naming "Dirty Dancing" and the like, whereas I would prefer an author who gives more critical thought to this complex question. She is very good, however, on the intricacies of the theme of self-reflexivity in the musical and its relationship to its ancestral roots of the live theater.
Definitely buy this if you want to be introduced to a more complex analysis of this fascinating genre.
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