This comprehensive collection provides theoretical accounts of the grounds and phenomenon of film acting. The volume features entries by some of the most prominent scholars on film acting who collectively represent the various theoretical traditions that constitute the discipline of film studies. Each section proposes novel ways of considering the recurring motifs in academic enquiries into film acting; including: (1) the mutually contingent problematic of description and interpretation; (2) the intricacies of bodily dynamics and their reception by audiences; (3) the significance of star performance; and (4) the impact of evolving technologies and film styles on acting traditions.?
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Understanding Hazels Life and MusicBy LynnThis is an easy-to-read book about Hazel Dickens life and songs. It was great getting her perspective on the different songs she wrote....what the story was behind a song. what inspired her. etc.The only bad part about this book is that because it was written as a biography and Hazel was so modest. it doesnt go into more detail on the depth of what she did to help the coal miners. how hard she had to work to succeed as a woman in the music industry. how much of a role model shes been for other women artists. what an inspiration she was for the creation of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco (the largest festival of its kind; even the mayor of SF dedicated a day to her and personally came on stage to give her a certificate of recognition). etc.We still miss her dearly. but its comforting to know her songs are timeless and well never forget her!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Short BioBy Stephen AddisonThe biography in this book was less than 25% of the books length. It was really just a long article. Lots of photographs. The bulk of the book was given over to Dickens descriptions of the origins of her songs. A good book - but not the biography that I was expecting to read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Elizabeth A. RacehorseShipped promptly. no issues. Clean with some markings. but this was described and there was no issue.
