In The Space Of A Song - The Uses of Song in Film (Hardcover)

Richard Dyer's In the Space of a Song takes an in-depth look at the use of songs in film. Songs take up space and time in film and the way they do so indicates a great deal about the songs themselves, the nature of the feelings they present, and who is allowed to present feelings how, when and where. In the Space of a Song explores this perception through a range of examples, from classic MGM musicals to blaxploitation cinema, with the career of Lena Horne providing a turning point in the cultural dynamics of the feeling. Chapters include: The Perfection of Meet Me in St. Louis A Star Is Born and the Construction of Authenticity 'I Seem to Find the Happiness I Seek': Heterosexuality and Dance in the Musical The Space of Happiness in the Musical Singing Prettily: Lena Horne in Hollywood Is Car Wash a Musical? Music and Presence in Blaxploitation Cinema In the Space of a Song is ideal for both scholars and students of film studies.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	November 2011
Authors:	Richard Dyer
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	214
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-22373-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > Musical theatre Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General
LSN:	0-415-22373-3
Barcode:	9780415223737

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