British Cinema of the 90sRobert Murphy, British Film Institute Systematically examining all major aspects of British cinema, the contributors deal with box office successes such as Four Weddings and a Funeral and The Full Monty, as well as critically acclaimed films such as Under the Skin. Drawing on a broad range of experts, the book explores the role of distribution and exhibition in the UK, the difficulties of getting a release for British films in the face of more "commercial" Hollywood films, the impact of youth-oriented cinema, the "Heritage" film, and changing representations of sexuality and ethnicity. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. |
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The British Film Industry in the 1990s | 17 |
British Film Culture in the 1990s | 27 |
Endless Mr Beans and Mr Bonds? | 37 |
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