Jeanine Basinger is a distinguished film historian and professor of Film Studies. Her work explores the rich landscape of cinema, dissecting its artistic evolution and enduring cultural impact. As the founder of The Cinema Archives, she is dedicated to preserving cinematic heritage for future generations. Her insights also bring classic films to life through engaging audio commentaries.
"The real story of Hollywood--as told by such luminaries as Steven Spielberg, Frank Capra, Katharine Hepburn, Alfred Hitchcock, Harold Lloyd, Jordan Peele, and nearly four hundred others--reveals a fresh history of the American movie industry from its beginnings to today"--Dust jacket flap
"Leading film historian Jeanine Basinger reveals, with her trademark wit and zest, the whole story of the Hollywood musical in the most telling, most incisive, most detailed, most gorgeously illustrated book of her long and remarkable career"--Jacket
Exploring the complexities of marriage in film, Jeanine Basinger examines how Hollywood portrays relationships, from joyful unions to painful separations and tragedies. Through a diverse range of couples—from iconic duos like Tracy and Hepburn to the poignant narrative in A Separation—she reveals the industry's nuanced take on love and commitment. The book is rich with insights and features numerous illustrative movie stills, posters, and advertisements, offering a heartfelt look at the cinematic representation of marriage.
ONE OF THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER'S 100 GREATEST FILM BOOKS OF ALL TIME • From one of our most distinguished film scholars, comes a rich, penetrating, amusing book about the golden age of movies and how the studios worked to manufacture stars. With revelatory insights and delightful asides, Jeanine Basinger shows us how the studio “star machine” worked when it worked, how it failed when it didn't, and how irrelevant it could sometimes be. She gives us case studies focusing on big stars groomed into the system: the “awesomely beautiful” (and disillusioned) Tyrone Power; the seductive, disobedient Lana Turner; and a dazzling cast of others. She anatomizes their careers, showing how their fame happened, and what happened to them as a result. Deeply engrossing, full of energy, wit, and wisdom, The Star Machine is destined to become an classic of the film canon.
This classic study delves into the comprehensive career of a renowned filmmaker, now featuring an updated analysis of every film directed by Mann. The new and expanded edition offers fresh insights and details, making it an essential resource for film enthusiasts and scholars alike.
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The Pyramid Illustrated History of the Movies is a series of volumes that offers a comprehensive overview and brings a fresh perspective to the influential figures, forms, and styles in the development of motion pictures. Each lavishly illustrated volume has been designed to stimulate the interest of the student for whom film is an art, and to stir the memories of the fan for whom "going to the movies" will always be an exhilarating experience. -- Whether dancing merrily down a rain-soaked street, courting Judy Garland or Leslie Caron with a blithe song and infectious grin, or just leaping nimbly into space, Gene Kelly epitomizes joy inconfined for every movie-goer. Jeanine Basinger's profusely illustrated book covers the career of this irresistible song-and-dance man and brings back the treasured moments he has given us for thirty years.