Stellar Transformations: Movie Stars of the 2010s

The book "Stellar Transformations: Movie Stars of the 2010s" explores the allure of stars and the changing ways viewers engaged with them during the 2010s, highlighting the transformation of post-millennial movie stars through self-conscious revision and redirecting or progressing cultural aspects.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 14 January 2022
Publisher: Rutgers University Press

The captivating documentary "Stellar Transformations: Movie Stars of the 2010s" delves into profound inquiries about stardom, performance, and their cultural significance, reminiscent of the enchanting allure of stars while also shedding light on the evolving ways in which viewers engaged with them during the past decade. A central theme that permeates the collection is the concept of transformation, manifested in various ways by post-millennial movie stars. These stars reshape notions of performance and star presence, either by consciously revising aspects of their own personas or by redirecting or advancing certain aspects of cultural heritage. The documentary features a diverse array of stars, including Oscar Isaac, Kristen Stewart, Tilda Swinton, and Tyler Perry, who together paint a vivid portrait of the meaning of star images during the intricate and multifaceted decade of the 2010s. By presenting these case studies, "Stellar Transformations" serves as a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in exploring the realms of stardom, celebrity, and performance in cinema.

Weight: 398g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978818316