Stars in Our Eyes : The Star Phenomenon in the Contemporary Era
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“This volume tells readers a great deal about what "entertainment" has come to mean and about the larger context of American history. Recommended.”–
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The media "star" has become a powerful, almost unparalleled, cultural sign, even as the star system has undergone radical transformation since the era of the Hollywood studio system. Today's film industry continues to market and promote its products through actors in ways that seek to capture the often elusive quality that a "star" can embody. Using contemporary stars such as Robert De Niro, Keanu Reeves, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Dennis Hopper, this anthology of essays applies a variety of theoretical tools in its attempt to understand how we interpret stars, and how we can begin to understand their cultural significance.
Stars in Our Eyes : The Star Phenomenon in the Contemporary Era
Stars in Our Eyes : The Star Phenomenon in the Contemporary Era,Angela Ndalianis,Charlotte Henry,Praeger Publishers,0275974804,Biography / Autobiography,Celebrities,Communication,Entertainment & Performing Arts - Actors & Actresses,Film & Video - General,Media Studies,Motion picture actors and actr,Motion picture actors and actresses,Performing Arts,Performing Arts/Dance,Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication
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