Neil Archer Books

Exploring the intersection of sport and cinema, this book challenges traditional narratives and invites readers to consider how these two cultural phenomena influence each other. It delves into themes such as representation, identity, and the emotional connections forged through sports in film. By analyzing various films and their portrayals of athleticism, the author offers fresh perspectives on how cinema shapes societal views on sports and vice versa, making a compelling case for their intertwined significance in contemporary culture.

Twenty-First-Century Hollywood looks into the contexts of studio film production in the new century. In an era dominated in box-office terms by the franchise and the family film, this book combines close textual readings and industrial analysis, illustrating why these kinds of movies are favored by producers and audiences alike.

This in-depth study of one of the 21st century's most acclaimed films, The Social Network: Youth Film 2.0, considers the contribution of David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin's film to the understanding of 'youth' in a contemporary, digital age.