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Remakes are pervasive in today's popular culture, whether they take
the form of reboots, "re-imaginings," or overly familiar sequels.
Television remakes have proven popular with producers and networks
interested in building on the nostalgic capital of past successes
(or giving a second chance to underused properties). Some TV
remakes have been critical and commercial hits, and others haven't
made it past the pilot stage; all have provided valuable material
ripe for academic analysis. In Remake Television: Reboot, Re-use,
Recycle, edited by Carlen Lavigne, contributors from a variety of
backgrounds offer multicultural, multidisciplinary perspectives on
remake themes in popular television series, from classic cult
favorites such as The Avengers (1961-69) and The X-Files
(1993-2002) to current hits like Doctor Who (2005-present) and The
Walking Dead (2010-present). Chapters examine what constitutes a
remake, and what series changes might tell us about changing
historical and cultural contexts-or about the medium of television
itself.
Already acknowledged by Metacritic and the Guinness World Records
as the highest-rated series in the history of television, Breaking
Bad has elicited an unprecedented amount of criticism. Writers both
popular and academic, columnists as well as eager commenters, have
addressed every imaginable topic, from the show's characterization
and major scenes, to fine details such as Walt's knack for picking
up habits from those he kills, and the symbolism inherent within
the cars that characters own. This book considers another
perspective, one relatively unexplored to date. By considering the
series from the perspective of its interior spaces, two
possibilities emerge. Firstly, the spaces become a tangible record
of their characters' inner lives, one that provides something like
an objective correlative or photographic negative of their thought
processes and approach to the world. They provide more, and richer
ways to trace the course of character, action, and themes
throughout the series. Secondly, Breaking Bad's spaces are not
simply acted upon or within: they interact with characters as well.
Interpreted through the theories of Judith Butler, Michel de
Certeau, and many others, the series' homes, labs, RVs and
elevators take on new significance. The collection plumbs the
interior spaces of Breaking Bad from many angles. Ultimately, these
diverse perspectives enrich an appreciation for the series and its
innovative handling of interiors (both literal and metaphorical).
They also suggest new ways of reading the series, ensuring it can
continue to be explored by academics, students, and fans well into
the future.
Remakes are pervasive in today's popular culture, whether they take
the form of reboots, "re-imaginings," or overly familiar sequels.
Television remakes have proven popular with producers and networks
interested in building on the nostalgic capital of past successes
(or giving a second chance to underused properties). Some TV
remakes have been critical and commercial hits, and others haven't
made it past the pilot stage; all have provided valuable material
ripe for academic analysis. In Remake Television: Reboot, Re-use,
Recycle, edited by Carlen Lavigne, contributors from a variety of
backgrounds offer multicultural, multidisciplinary perspectives on
remake themes in popular television series, from classic cult
favorites such as The Avengers (1961-69) and The X-Files
(1993-2002) to current hits like Doctor Who (2005-present) and The
Walking Dead (2010-present). Chapters examine what constitutes a
remake, and what series changes might tell us about changing
historical and cultural contexts-or about the medium of television
itself.
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