Cinema Genre

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Genre - or 'type' - is a core concept in both filmproduction and the history of film. Genres play a key role in howmoviegoers perceive and rate films, and is likely to determine afilm's production values and costs. Written in a clear, engaging, jargon-free style, this volumeoffers a cutting-edge theoretical overview of the topic of genre aspracticed in British, American and French film criticism. Organizedby a series of simple but fundamental questions, the book usesnumerous examples from classic Hollywood cinema (the western,drama, musical comedy, and film noir) as well as some morecontemporary examples from European or Asian cinema that are sooften neglected by other studies in the field. How do wecharacterize genre and what are its various functions? In what waysdoes genre give a film its identity? How do genres emerge? What isthe cultural significance of genre and how does it circulate withinand across national boundaries? Informative and user-friendly,Moine's book is accessible to general readers and adaptseasily to a wide range of teaching approaches.

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Raphaëlle Moine

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"This is a sharp and incisive book on film genre ... .Moine brings a great deal of fresh insight to her discussion of the mechanics of genre movies in this tight, ably translated little volume, which includes a deft introduction from Janet Staiger. Moine has something absolutely new to say, and her book stands out in a crowded field. It is accessible yet elegantly theoretical, and superbly written and researched. Highly recommended." (Choice Reviews, December 2008)"In Cinema Genre, Raphaëlle Moine achieves a rare feat -brilliantly synthesizing the rich field of Anglo-American work ongenre, she both refreshes and extends it through French rigour andcrystal-clear methodology. An essential read for all filmscholars." -Ginette Vincendeau, Professor of Film Studies at King'sCollege, London
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