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Explore the evolution of film through The Action and Adventure Cinema by Routledge. This collection provides a deep look at action and adventure movies, tracing their development from the silent era to contemporary cinema. It examines how these genres became leading commercial forces during the New Hollywood period and looks at the debates they sparked within the industry. Readers will find an analysis of how action is defined, its historical growth, and its formal mechanics. The text looks at the relationship between action cinema and national culture, addressing topics like violence and the status of action as a cinematic art form. This book is a valuable resource for those studying film history, industry trends, and the aesthetics of popular genres.

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Covers the history of action and adventure film from the silent era through to modern contemporary movies.

Examines the rise of action as a major commercial genre during the New Hollywood cinema period.

Analyzes the formal elements and definitions used to describe action and adventure filmmaking.

Explores how these genres connect to broader questions of national culture and cinematic art.

Provides academic perspectives on the role of violence and industry trends in action cinema.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
26 August 2004
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22 January 2007

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