The Historical Epic and Contemporary Hollywood

by James Russell

Book Overview

The Historical Epic in Contemporary Hollywood seeks to document and explain a recent revival of historical epic films in Hollywood. Rather than relying on abstract theoretical approaches, James Russell employs empirical historical techniques to explore how industrial conditions, and the agendas of key directors, writers and producers, led to the increased production of historical epics such as Dances With Wolves (1990), Titanic (1997), Gladiator (2000)...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826427995
• ISBN13: 9780826427991
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 8.9"