

An edition of Cinema wars (2010)
Hollywood film and politics in the Bush-Cheney era
By Douglas Kellner
Publish Date
2010
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Language
eng
Pages
279
Description:
Cinema Wars explores the intersection of film, politics, and US culture and society through a bold critical analysis of the films, TV shows, and documentaries produced in the early 2000s.: Offers a thought-provoking depiction of Hollywood film as a contested terrain between conservative and liberal forces; Films and documentaries discussed include: Black Hawk Down, The Dark Knight, Star Wars, Syriana, WALL-E, Fahrenheit 9/11 and other Michael Moore documentaries, amongst others; Explores how some films in this era supported the Bush-Cheney regime, while others criticized the administration.
subjects: Motion pictures, Politics and government, Documentary films, History and criticism, Terrorism in motion pictures, United States, Environmental films, Politics in motion pictures, Motion pictures and the war, Iraq War, 2003-, History, Iraq War, 2003-2011, Motion pictures, united states, Political aspects
Places: United States
Times: 21st century, 2001-2009