Charles Ramirez Berg (Foreword), Frederick Luis Aldama

The Cinema of Robert Rodriguez

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ISBN 13:
9780292761247
author:
Charles Ramirez Berg (Foreword), Frederick Luis Aldama
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Texas Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
15.2 x 1.9 x 22.9 cm
Genre:
Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Criticism & Theory
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£18.83

Description

Robert Rodriguez's films have brought U.S. Latino filmmaking into the mainstream of twenty-first-century global cinema. This book offers the first extended investigation of his art, exploring all of his feature films from El Mariachi to Spy Kids 4 and Machete Kills. The author provides a close analysis of Rodriguez's work, examining his creative approach to filmmaking, the acceptance of Latino films in mainstream cinema, and the consumption and reception of film in the twenty-first century. An original interview with the filmmaker is also included, shedding new light on his career and relationship to the industry. Accessible to both fans and scholars, this book provides a comprehensive overview of Rodriguez's work, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding his unique contribution to global cinema.

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