Lying at the heart of the modern Action Cinema Canon is the concept
of transformation. As the action genre evolves and shifts into the
new millennia, innovative additions blend with nostalgic returns
– the move away from a male-dominated space to feature even more
prominent female roles co-exists alongside a revival of Arnold
Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, and series such as Rocky and
Rambo return to the screens. Gender and Action Films 2000 and
Beyond: Transformations captures and explores the nuanced and
complex nature of change within Action Cinema. Dealing with the
notion of aging, the chapter authors consider how action heroes
confront and cope with getting older. Expanding the foundation of
research on geriaction stars, the advantages of mature masculinity
contrasts with themes of masculine fragility. Viewing the action
genre through a feminist lens, this edited collection traces the
evolution of the representation of women, suggesting how such roles
may develop in the future. Finally, a consideration of the
post-millennial boom of movie backdrops in turmoil analyses how
such pieces question and contribute to debates on global political
and social issues. Gender and Action Films 2000 and Beyond:
Transformations looks at Action Cinema from the old to the new,
offering an exciting interrogation of the portrayal of gender in
the new millennia. A necessity for academics, students and lovers
of film and media and those interested in gender studies.
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