Life & Hard Times He by Joan Rivers
There are certain films and shows that resonate with audiences everywhere--they generate discussion and debate about everything from gender, class, citizenship and race, to consumerism and social identity. This new 'teachable canon' of film and television introduces students to alternative classics that range from silent film to CSI.- Magnolia is one of those films students know and love. From the over-the-top performances by male and female leads to the ripped from the pages of the Old Testament conclusion, it is a cult favorite in American cinema
- This is the first book to examine the diverse themes, performances, and influences on this polarizing film, encouraging students to look beyond the film's style in order to fully engage with questions about its substance
- Lane develops a careful analysis of the film, its director, as well as the contemporary context in which it was produced - exploring topics including the role of the auteur, what constitutes cinema / media literacy in the digital age, the politics of postmodernism, and the film's critique of the mass media - in order to challenge students to ask themselves why they are so riveted by this controversial and unusual film
Joan Rivers was an actress, comedian, talk show host, businesswoman, and celebrity from the United States. Her brusque demeanor and loud, raspy voice with a pronounced metropolitan New York accent were well-known. Rivers is a board member of God's Love We Deliver and was the National Chairwoman of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Rivers' performance, like that of the groundbreaking Phyllis Diller, was mainly reliant on self-parody. In 2014, she passed away.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780440147213 |
| ISBN 10 | 0440147212 |
| Title | Life & Hard Times He |
| Author | Joan Rivers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dell |
| Year published | 1985-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 99 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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