The secret life of romantic comedy offers a new approach to one of
the most popular and resilient genres in the history of Hollywood.
Steering away from the rigidity and ideological determinism of
traditional accounts of the genre, this book advocates a more
flexible theory, which allows the student to explore the presence
of the genre in unexpected places, extending the concept to
encompass films that are not usually considered romantic comedies.
Combining theory with detailed analyses of a selection of films,
including To Be or Not to Be (1942), Rear Window (1954), Kiss Me
Stupid (1964), Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) and Before Sunset
(2004), the book aims to provide a practical framework for the
exploration of a key area of contemporary experience - intimate
matters - through one of its most powerful filmic representations:
the genre of romantic comedy. Original and entertaining, The secret
life of romantic comedy is perfect for students and academics of
film and film genre. -- .
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