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Interpreting Rock Movies: Pop Film and its Critics in Britain

Hardback

Main Details

Title Interpreting Rock Movies: Pop Film and its Critics in Britain
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Andrew Caine
SeriesInside Popular Film
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:232
Category/GenreFilm theory and criticism
ISBN/Barcode 9780719065385
ClassificationsDewey:791.43657
Audience
Professional & Vocational
General
Illustrations Illustrations, black & white

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 1 November 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Andrew Caine details the reaction to British and American pop films during the 1950s and 1960s. By examining the British reception of films such as Rock Around the Clock, Love Me Tender, A Hard Day's Night and Summer Holiday the book provides a valuable insight into British film criticism, teenage culture during the 1950s and 1960s and the generic status of rock films/teen movies and cultural hierarchies. Interpreting rock movies not only contains an extensive account of how the film and music press reacted to rock 'n roll films, but also fully explores issues about taste and distinction within reviewing practices. The movie output of Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and numerous others is located within the context of popular music during the 1950s and 1960s. -- .

Author Biography

Andrew Caine has taught film, media and cultural studies in several higher education institutions