The Movie Musical
Author | : Desirée J. Garcia |
Publisher | : Rutgers University Press |
Total Pages | : 153 |
Release | : 2021-01-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781978803800 |
ISBN-13 | : 197880380X |
Rating | : 4/5 (80X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Movie Musical by : Desirée J. Garcia
Download or read book The Movie Musical written by Desirée J. Garcia and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Putting Asian and European musicals into conversation with Hollywood classics like Singin’ in the Rain and La La Land, this study demonstrates the flexibility and durability of the genre. It explores how the movie musical mediates between nostalgia and technical innovation, while foregrounding the experiences of women, immigrants, and people of color.