Comentale, Edward

The Year's Work in Lebowski Studies

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ISBN 13:
9780253221360
author:
Comentale, Edward
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Indiana University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
512
Dimensions:
17.5 x 15.5 x 3.3 cm
Genre:
Film theory & criticism
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New
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The Year's Work in Lebowski Studies by Edward P. Comentale and Aaron Jaffe is a comprehensive exploration of the influential cult film, The Big Lebowski. This collection of essays brings together 21 scholars and fans to examine the film's diverse influences, from westerns and noir to surrealism and college culture. The book delves into the historical connections between The Big Lebowski and various cultural phenomena, including the first Iraq war, boomers, slackerdom, and bowling. Rather than offering dry analyses or lectures, this volume presents new ways of thinking and writing about film culture. By exploring the complexities of The Big Lebowski, this book offers a fresh perspective on the film's enduring impact on popular culture.

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