Perspectives on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend by Amanda Konkle

Perspectives on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend by Amanda Konkle

With an off-putting title and a decidedly retrograde premise, the CW dramedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is a surprising choice for critical analysis. But, loyal viewers quickly came to appreciate the show's sharp cultural critique through masterful parody, and this strategy has made it a critical darling and earned it several awards throughout its run. In ways not often seen on traditional network television, the show transcends conventional genre boundaries-the Hollywood musical, the romantic comedy, the music video-while resisting stereotypes associated with contemporary life. The essays in this collection underscore the show's ability to distinguish itself within the current television market. Focusing on themes of feminism, gender identity, and mental health, contributors explore the ways in which the show challenged viewer expectations, as well as the role television critics play in identifying a show's "authenticity" or quality.

Amanda Konkle is assistant professor of film studies and English at Georgia Southern University's Armstrong campus in Savannah, Georgia. She is the author of Some Kind of Mirror: Creating Marilyn Monroe.

Charles Burnetts teaches film in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Kings University College at the University of Western Ontario. He is the author of Improving Passions: Sentimental Aesthetics and American Film.

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ISBN 13	9780815637042
ISBN 10	0815637047
Titel	Perspectives on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Autor	Amanda Konkle
Serie	Television And Popular Culture
Buchzustand	Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart	Hardback
Verlag	Syracuse University Press
Erscheinungsjahr	2021-08-30
Seitenanzahl	344
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.