Wood, Jason
100 Road Movies (BFI Screen Guides)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844571604
- author:
- Wood, Jason
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- BFI Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 286
- Dimensions:
- 155mm X 235mm
- Genre:
- Film theory & criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jason Wood's comprehensive guide to 100 Road Movies explores the aesthetics, plot structures, and defining features of this popular film genre. With full credits for each entry, including year of production, principal cast, technical crew, and country of origin, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the road movie sub-genre.
Wood's book also considers how the road movie corresponds to other traditional genres, such as the thriller and western, and how different countries have adopted this genre to reflect their cultural, social, political, and geographical identities. With approximately 25 illustrative stills, readers can gain a visual understanding of the films featured in the guide.
From its origins to its current state, 100 Road Movies provides an insightful critique of the road movie sub-genre, making it a valuable resource for film enthusiasts and scholars alike.
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