The new American crime film
By: Matthew Sorrento ; foreword by Stuart Gordon
Publisher: McFarland & Co., Publishers; McFarland
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780786459209
Subjects: History and criticism; Crime films
Description: "Though recent American crime films tackle topical issues, they continue to reference classic narratives and archetypes established in pictures of past decades. Titles explored in this survey span many themes that have fused with other genres to create fascinating filmic hybrids. The author highlights the gangster and film noir traditions that still run strongly through recent American cinema"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.