The American cinema of excess : extremes of the national mind on film /
King, Mike,1953-
Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Company, Inc.,
c2009.
"This book draws conclusions about the American mind through analysis of "cinema of excess": films about Americans that include culturally transgressive material, including violence, graphic sexuality, apocalyptic themes, and paranoia. The work begins with an introduction to far left and far right schools of film criticism, including Marxism, cultural conservatism, and religious conservatism, discussing the shortcomings of each"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 252-255) and index.
Includes filmography: p. 241-244.
"This book draws conclusions about the American mind through analysis of "cinema of excess": films about Americans that include culturally transgressive material, including violence, graphic sexuality, apocalyptic themes, and paranoia. The work begins with an introduction to far left and far right schools of film criticism, including Marxism, cultural conservatism, and religious conservatism, discussing the shortcomings of each"--Provided by publisher.
Motion pictures
Sensationalism in motion pictures.