Binns, Daniel.

The Hollywood War Film : Critical Observations from World War I to Iraq. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (163 pages)

Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgements and Dedication -- Introduction: War and Cinema -- Chapter 1: For Glory: World Wars I and II -- Chapter 2: Fear and Frustration: Korea and Vietnam -- Chapter 3: Live from the Front Line: Conflict in the Middle East -- Chapter 4: Extended Discourse: Cross-Platform War -- Conclusion: Cycles of Violence, Repeat Performances -- Bibliography -- Index -- Back Cover.

Considering selected films representing three periods in history - World Wars I and II, the Vietnam War, and major conflicts in the Middle East, The Hollywood War Film maps cinematic discourses within Hollywood's representations of war and conflict. This results in an understanding of the Hollywood genre as both a tool and a cultural phenomenon.

9781783207565


War films--United States--History and criticism.


Electronic books.

PN1995.9.W3.B566 2017

791.43/6581