Grimm's Trailer Full of Secrets
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NBC’s Grimm is an arguably underrated, under-studied series full of compelling characters. This book, which includes a chapter on each key figure, explores the fascinating world of characterization in television, and demonstrates the ability of television characters to build unforgettable, meaningful connections.
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Grimm's Trailer Full of Secrets by Rhonda Wilcox
NBC's Grimm is an understudied series full of compelling characters, including Monroe, the charmingly knowledgeable vegetarian who looks like a werewolf; Wu, the funny cop who beats his way to the truth; Adalind, the enjoyably vengeful, risk-taking witch; Trubel, the furious young loner accused of insanity; Kelly, a powerful older warrior-woman; Nick, a compassionate detective; Hank, Juliette, Rosalee and others. This book, which includes a chapter on each key figure, explores the fascinating world of characterization in television. The storyline, as well as the dialogue, acting, costumes, scenery, lighting and music, contribute to in-depth depictions that evolve over time. Grimm's figures confound our perceptions of race, age and gender. They demonstrate the ability of TV characters to build unforgettable, meaningful connections.
“Though characters must regularly lurk in media studies’ shadows, appearing only for a paragraph here or there, Grimm’s Trailer Full of Secrets is refreshingly all about characterGrimm-like, and with (dare I say) a lot of character, Rhonda V. Wilcox voyages into these shadows, offering both a superb analysis of Grimm and a strong argument for the importance of centering characters in future work.”—Jonathan Gray, University of Wisconsin-Madison, author of Television Entertainment
“Grimm is a labyrinthine world of monsters and magic, and Rhonda Wilcox’s Grimm’s Trailer Full of Secrets is a treasure trove of insight and observation that deftly guides the reader—like a Grimm in-training—through the nuances and complexities of this rich TV series. Looking at the show through the lens of character, reflecting on casting, performance, representation, and the impact of serial narrative, Wilcox’s skilful analysis highlights the importance of the ensemble cast to the show’s success and unlocks many of its mysteries, revealing a rich tapestry of storytelling. It is a must-read for the fan, student, and future Grimm.”—Stacey Abbott, University of Roehampton, UK, author of Angel: TV Milestone and Undead Apocalypse
"Reading Rhonda Wilcox’s book is like peering into Grimm’s ‘trailer full of secrets’ and finding an entryway into the magic of television narrative. In her brilliant and compelling study of the series and its characters, Wilcox pores over the lore to make connections and find meaning. As Wilcox maps Grimm’s inheritance of and play with multiple traditions, including fairy tales, folklore, and television, she illuminates the complex identity politics of the characters and series. Grimm’s Trailer Full of Secrets continues Wilcox’s ever-important work investigating how and why television matters in contemporary culture.”—Lisa K. Perdigao, Florida Tech School of Arts and Communication, co-editor, The CW Comes of Age: Essays on Programming, Branding and Evolution.
“Grimm is a labyrinthine world of monsters and magic, and Rhonda Wilcox’s Grimm’s Trailer Full of Secrets is a treasure trove of insight and observation that deftly guides the reader—like a Grimm in-training—through the nuances and complexities of this rich TV series. Looking at the show through the lens of character, reflecting on casting, performance, representation, and the impact of serial narrative, Wilcox’s skilful analysis highlights the importance of the ensemble cast to the show’s success and unlocks many of its mysteries, revealing a rich tapestry of storytelling. It is a must-read for the fan, student, and future Grimm.”—Stacey Abbott, University of Roehampton, UK, author of Angel: TV Milestone and Undead Apocalypse
"Reading Rhonda Wilcox’s book is like peering into Grimm’s ‘trailer full of secrets’ and finding an entryway into the magic of television narrative. In her brilliant and compelling study of the series and its characters, Wilcox pores over the lore to make connections and find meaning. As Wilcox maps Grimm’s inheritance of and play with multiple traditions, including fairy tales, folklore, and television, she illuminates the complex identity politics of the characters and series. Grimm’s Trailer Full of Secrets continues Wilcox’s ever-important work investigating how and why television matters in contemporary culture.”—Lisa K. Perdigao, Florida Tech School of Arts and Communication, co-editor, The CW Comes of Age: Essays on Programming, Branding and Evolution.
Rhonda V. Wilcox, Ph.D., is a professor of English at Gordon College in Barnesville, Georgia, USA. founding editor of 'Critical Studies in Television' journal, and coeditor of 'Slayage: The Online International Journal of Buffy Studies'. She is the author of 'Why Buffy Matters: The Art of Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (I.B. Tauris, 2005) and the coeditor of 'Fighting the Forces: What's At Stake in Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (2002).?Tanya R. Cochran is Assistant Professor of English at Union College in Nebraska. Her publications include a chapter on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' for 'Televising Queer Women' (2007). Currently she chairs the Science Fiction and Fantasy Area of the Popular Culture Association and serves on the editorial board of 'Watcher Junior: The Undergraduate Journal of Buffy Studies'.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781476683508 |
| ISBN 10 | 1476683506 |
| Title | Grimm's Trailer Full of Secrets |
| Author | Rhonda Wilcox |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Mcfarland And Company |
| Year published | 2022-02-07 |
| Number of pages | 270 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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