Agnieszka Rasmus
Hollywood Remakes of Iconic British Films: Class, Gender and Stardom
Hollywood Remakes of Iconic British Films: Class, Gender and Stardom
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Hollywood Remakes of Iconic British Films: Class, Gender, and Stardom explores the cross-cultural exchange between the UK and the US in film remaking, tracing the shift from 1960s optimism to the 1970s despondency. It examines millennial remakes to show how they transform the representation of class, gender, and stardom to comply with industrial trends and appeal to a twenty-first-century global audience.
Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2022
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Hollywood's fascination with remaking iconic British films has been a recurring theme in the film industry. These remakes often explore the cross-cultural exchange between two countries who share a common language and film history. In "Hollywood Remakes of Iconic British Films: Class, Gender, and Stardom," Rasmus examines the evolution of film remaking from the 1960s optimism to the despondency of the 1970s.
The book delves into the examination of classic British films connected by the same star, genre, and theme. Each chapter explores the transformation from the optimism of the 1960s to the despair of the 1970s. Rasmus also takes a closer look at millennial remakes to understand how they adapt to industrial trends and appeal to a twenty-first-century global audience.
The book includes case studies of various films, such as Alfie (1966; 2004), Bedazzled (1967; 2000), The Italian Job (1969; 2003), Get Carter (1971; 2000), Sleuth (1972; 2007), The Wicker Man (1973; 2006), and The Limey (1999). These case studies provide valuable insights into the ways in which Hollywood remakes have reshaped the representation of class, gender, and stardom.
Through his analysis, Rasmus sheds light on the complex dynamics between cultural appropriation, artistic innovation, and the enduring appeal of British film classics. "Hollywood Remakes of Iconic British Films" is a must-read for film enthusiasts, students, and scholars interested in exploring the intersection of culture, gender, and stardom in film remaking.
Weight: 422g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474448789
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