This book details original research into the practices and discourse of multimedia stardom alongside changing social and cultural landscapes in Hong Kong since 1980. It examines the cultural and sociological significance of stardom in the region; and the conditions which gave rise to such famous stars as Jackie Chan. This book elaborates the distinction between multimedia stardom and celebrity; asserting that in Hong Kong stardom has been central in the production and consumption of local media; while demonstrating the importance of multimedia stardom as part of the lsquo;cultural Chinesersquo; mediascape and transnational popular culture from both historical and contemporary contexts.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The content in this very short introduction is top-notched. ...By Fan BurumaThe content in this very short introduction is top-notched. However; it may be difficult for the readers to go through the book because the structure of the book is not clearly outlined. For example; the Table of Content only lists three chapters: 1. Moving picture; 2. Trusting the image; and 3. The color of money. And thats all. When you turn to each chapter; there are subtitles that are self-explanatory; such as Film and photography; Moviegoers; Directors cut.I also find that the appendix section; which contains the References; Further reading; and Around the world in 80 movies; helpful. In particular; the Index will help you locate what subjects you are interested in. For example; on Japanese director Ozus movies (p.70-1) the authors observations are very sharp. I quote the beginning of this section as follows and you can read the rest. But because this is a very short introduction; there are subjects that are not touched upon; for example; film noir; or pre-code movies are not discussed at all in the book."Many film-makers create worlds we think we could inhabit; and some of them specialize in this effect; set up whole colonies of the imagination for us. But we cant inhabit the films of Ozu; because he so scrupulously and adamantly situates us as spectators; watchers on the edge of a world we cant enter and cant replicate."4 of 20 people found the following review helpful. A very technical introduction.By JCCAMI have read a number of these "A Very Short Introduction" books;and this is the worst of them.Too technical and heavy duty. Written by an academic; who cant write for a broad range of readers.A book by a mainstream knowledgeable film reviewer maybe more useful.
