The British Film Industry in the 1970s: Capital, Culture and CreativityIs there more to 1970s British cinema than sex, horror and James Bond? This lively account argues that this is definitely the case and explores the cultural landscape of this much maligned decade to uncover hidden gems and to explode many of the well-established myths about 1970s British film and cinema. |
Contents
Institutions and Organisations 7 Production Genreand Popular Taste | |
Sex Class and Popular | |
Stardom PerformanceandMasculinity | |
A Brave New World of Creative Endeavour? | |
Conclusion | |
Notes | |
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The British Film Industry in the 1970s: Capital, Culture and Creativity S. Barber Limited preview - 2013 |
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