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âAn excellent study that should interest film buffs, academics, and non-academics alikeâ (Journal of the West). Â Hollywoodâs West examines popular perceptions of the frontier as a defining feature of American identity and history. Seventeen essays by prominent film scholars illuminate the allure of life on the edge of civilization and analyze how this region has been represented on big and small screens. Â Differing characterizations of the frontier in modern popular culture reveal numerous truths about American consciousness and provide insights into many classic Western films and television programs, from RKOâs 1931 classic Cimarron to Turner Network Televisionâs recent made-for-TV movies. Covering topics such as the portrayal of race, women, myth, and nostalgia, Hollywoodâs West makes a significant contribution to the understanding of how Westerns have shaped our nationâs opinions and beliefsâoften using the frontier as metaphor for contemporary issues. |
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