Screen Ages A Survey of American Cinema 1st Edition by John Alberti

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0415535522
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0415535526

Screen Ages presents a valuable resource for students delving into the intricate and dynamic history of US cinema and demonstrating how this film culture has evolved, transformed, and progressed.

Exploring pivotal periods from throughout American cinematic history, John Alberti delves into the societal, technological, and political influences that have molded cinematic productions and the diverse impacts of cinema on US society.

Each chapter features a range of enlightening highlights, including:

• ‘Now Showing’, focusing on films as cinematic phenomena, from The Birth of a Nation to Gone with the Wind to Titanic, putting the reader within the social context of those witnessing the films for the first time
• ‘In Progress’, examining evolving genres, from melodrama to contemporary superhero movies
• ‘The Names Above and Below the Title’, depicting the influence and legacy of central figures, including Florence Lawrence, Orson Welles, and Wes Anderson
• Case studies, analyzing key aspects of films in greater depth
• Glossary terms interspersed throughout the text, aiding non-specialist students and enhancing the readers’ comprehension of shifting screen cultures

Screen Ages illustrates how the trajectory of US cinema has always been multi-faceted, encompassing various screens, audiences, venues, and markets. It serves as an imperative text for all individuals seeking an understanding of the influence of American cinema across history and the challenges it faces in the future.

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