The war film
By: edited and with an introduction by Robert Eberwein.
Contributors: Eberwein, Robert T., 1940-
Series: Rutgers depth of field series
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New Brunswick, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 236
Subjects: War films -- History and criticism
Description: "In The War Film, Robert Eberwein brings together essays by scholars using a variety of critical approaches to explore this enduringly popular film genre. Contributors examine the narrative and aesthetic elements of war films from four perspectives: consideration of generic conventions in works such as All Quiet on the Western Front, Bataan, and The Thin Red Line; treatment of race in various war films, including Glory, Home of the Brave, Platoon, and Hamburger Hill; aspects of gender, masculinity, and feminism in The Red Badge of Courage, Rambo, Dogfight, and Courage Under Fire; and analysis of the impact of contemporary history on the production and reception of films such as The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter, Saving Private Ryan, and We Were Soldiers.".

"Drawing attention to the dynamic interrelationships among politics, nationalism, history, gender, and film, this comprehensive anthology is bound to become a classroom favorite."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-225) and index.