Billy Wilder, Movie-Maker: Critical Essays on the FilmsKaren McNally McFarland, 2014 M01 10 - 254 pages Billy Wilder's work remains a masterful combination of incisive social commentary, skilled writing and directing, and unashamed entertainment value. One of Hollywood's foremost emigre filmmakers, Wilder holds a key position in film history via films that represent a complex reflection of his European roots and American cultural influences. This wide-ranging collection of essays by an international group of scholars examines the significance of Wilder's filmmaking from a variety of original perspectives. Engaging with issues of genre, industry, representation and national culture, the volume provides fresh insights into Wilder's films and opens up his work to further exploration. |
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Matters of Genre | 11 |
Representation Image and Identity | 71 |
Production and Reception | 117 |
Europe America and Beyond | 161 |
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