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Focusing on 13 years of popular cinema from 1981 to 1994, a Baltimore Sun movie critic explores a range of genres, including film noir, teenage slashers, gangster films, and sci-fi. The examination highlights the evolution of violence in movies and its reflection on contemporary culture. Organized by topic, this insightful chronicle delves into how modern films contribute to a growing sense of alienation and societal issues, offering a critical perspective on the impact of cinema on audiences.
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Violent Screen, Stephen Hunter
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- Released
- 1996
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- Title
- Violent Screen
- Subtitle
- A Critic's 13 Years on the Front Lines of Movie Mayhem
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephen Hunter
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Released
- 1996
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 418
- ISBN13
- 9780385316521
- Category
- Film
- Description
- Focusing on 13 years of popular cinema from 1981 to 1994, a Baltimore Sun movie critic explores a range of genres, including film noir, teenage slashers, gangster films, and sci-fi. The examination highlights the evolution of violence in movies and its reflection on contemporary culture. Organized by topic, this insightful chronicle delves into how modern films contribute to a growing sense of alienation and societal issues, offering a critical perspective on the impact of cinema on audiences.