From the Arthouse to the Grindhouse: Highbrow and Lowbrow Transgression in Cinem

Description: From the Arthouse to the Grindhouse by John Cline, Robert G. Weiner This collection of essays represents key contributions to transgression cinema: overlooked, forgotten, or under-analyzed movies that walk the fine line between arthouse and grindhouse film. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description While there are numerous books on art and exploitation cinema, very few attempt to examine both. Covering the first 100 years of cinematic transgressions, From the Arthouse to the Grindhouse is a collection of numerous essays representing key contributions to overlooked, forgotten, or under-analyzed parts of film history. From cult favorites like Arch Hall Jr. to revered but under-documented marquee names like Lon Chaney, filmmakers both major and minor are covered here.Starting with a section that pairs exploitation pioneers like Dwain Esper alongside cutting edge auteurs like Erich Von Stroheim, the volume documents the bleeding edge of the high/low cultural divide. Other essays examine the sexual melodramas of Weimer German cinema, explore the concept of Borat as a model for the new standardized cult film, and discuss the films of directors Tod Browning, Pier Pasolini, and Peter Watkins. This volume also contains a section devoted to the idea of "reality" inside and outside the documentary sphere, emphasizing audiences desire to believe that "this is really happening," whether theyre horrified or titillated. Addressing many aspects of "transgression" in cinema, these essays suggest that the distance between the venues and the audiences may not be quite as wide as viewers might imagine. Author Biography John Cline is co-chair for the Transgressive/Exploitation film area for the Southwestern Popular Culture Association.Robert G. Weiner is associate humanities librarian at Texas Tech University where he is the librarian for film studies. He is the author of Marvel Graphic Novels: An Annotated Guide 1965-2005 and editor of Captain America and the Struggle of the Superhero: Critical Essays (2009). Review From the Arthouse to the Grindhouse: Highbrow and Lowbrow Transgression in Cinemas First Century offers an interesting examination of a niche market in the film exhibition industry including exploitation films, sexual melodramas, cult films, and documentaries. * Communication Booknotes Quarterly * Long Description While there are numerous books on art and exploitation cinema, very few attempt to examine both. Covering the first 100 years of cinematic transgressions, From the Arthouse to the Grindhouse is a collection of numerous essays representing key contributions to overlooked, forgotten, or under-analyzed parts of film history. From cult favorites like Arch Hall Jr. to revered but under-documented marquee names like Lon Chaney, filmmakers both major and minor are covered here. Starting with a section that pairs exploitation pioneers like Dwain Esper alongside cutting edge auteurs like Erich Von Stroheim, the volume documents the bleeding edge of the high/low cultural divide. Other essays examine the sexual melodramas of Weimer German cinema, explore the concept of Borat as a model for the new standardized cult film, and discuss the films of directors Tod Browning, Pier Pasolini, and Peter Watkins. This volume also contains a section devoted to the idea of "reality" inside and outside the documentary sphere, emphasizing audiences desire to believe that "this is really happening," whether theyre horrified or titillated. Addressing many aspects of "transgression" in cinema, these essays suggest that the distance between the venues and the audiences may not be quite as wide as viewers might imagine. Review Quote From the Arthouse to the Grindhouse: Highbrow and Lowbrow Transgression in Cinemas First Century offers an interesting examination of a niche market in the film exhibition industry including exploitation films, sexual melodramas, cult films, and documentaries. Details ISBN081087654X Author Robert G. Weiner Language English ISBN-10 081087654X ISBN-13 9780810876545 Media Book Format Hardcover Publisher Scarecrow Press Year 2010 Short Title FROM THE ARTHOUSE TO GRINDHOUS Illustrations Yes Imprint Scarecrow Press Subtitle Highbrow and Lowbrow Transgression in Cinemas First Century Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Qualifications MD Edited by Robert G. Weiner Birth 1966 AU Release Date 2010-07-17 NZ Release Date 2010-07-17 US Release Date 2010-07-17 Publication Date 2010-07-17 UK Release Date 2010-07-17 Pages 362 DEWEY 791.4301 Audience Further / Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137318092;

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