A provocative, contemporary anthology examining the construction of
girls in modern cinema.
From the Wizard of Oz to Lolita, from the Heathers to the Spice
Girls, images of girlhood have been projected on the silver screen
in myriad ways. Whether a girl is taught that "there is no place
like home" or is seeking adventure on her own terms, whether she is
a seductress or a nerd, a babysitter or a murderer, films have
depicted society's problematic expectations of girls together with
the dreams, anxieties, and tensions experienced by girls
themselves. In examining the construction of girlhood from many
angles, this collection of essays not only captures the richness of
meaning behind "girl films, " but also explores the recent
resurgence of youth-oriented cinema and the relationship of young
female viewers to that medium.
The twenty essays approach the construction of girlhood from a
variety of perspectives, including reception, production, star
images, and textual analyses, while exploring such topics as star
power, the Riot Grrrl movement, coming of age, and loss of
innocence. Among the characters given special attention are those
in Gidget, Crooklyn, Titanic, Freeway, and Girls Town. Written for
general and academic readers, this work offers a lively,
unprecedented discussion of gender in youth-oriented films.
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