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Mitzi Gaynor: Her Life and Career
Gaynor’s recent passing and the lack of other biographies on her should generate some interest in this volume, but it is primarily a surface-level recounting of her life and work.
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Heroes of the New Hollywood: Hoffman, Hackman, Nicholson, Pacino, Duvall, and De Niro in the ’70s
Lalande relies heavily on speculation tinged with Freudian analysis, yet his conclusions about the enduring power of these performances are well worth reading. This is a valuable exploration of these cinematic legends’ impact on film and popular culture.
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King Vidor in Focus: On the Filmmaker’s Artistry and Vision
Film aficionados and scholars will welcome this informative and sympathetic book-length Vidor study, the first since 1988’s King Vidor, American by Raymond Durgnat and Scott Simmon.
Queer Horror: A Film Guide
An essential reference guide with engaging writing that shines. This is an exhaustive and valuable encyclopedia of the hits and misses of queer horror cinema. Genre fans will find plenty of titles to add to their watchlist.
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Hollywood Sex Comedies, 1953–1964: A Critical Analysis of 25 Films
Classic-movie fans will find this an entertaining overview of the genre and probably some of their favorite films. Some may even add one or several new titles to their to-watch list.
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Rock Music, Authority and Western Culture, 1964–1980
Music historians will find much to like in this fantastic resource, but the perspective is more singular than balanced.
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Joan Crawford in Film Noir: The Actress as Auteur
This focused study will interest readers looking for a deep dive into this specific era of Crawford’s career or surveys of the ways classic Hollywood films mingling noir and melodrama depicted women.
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A Cut Below: A Celebration of B Horror Movies, 1950s–1980s
Ably captures the nostalgia of a time when horror buffs could walk into a video store and find all sorts of low- and no-budget gems on the shelves. A cool read.
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Women Warriors in History
A dazzling overview of women’s contributions to warfare, starting with archers from the Bronze Age. It’s sure to intrigue readers looking for both big-picture observations and small details about women’s triumphs and defeats on the battlefield.
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