White Masculinity in Crisis in Hollywood's Fin de Millennium Cinema

The book "White Masculinity in Crisis in Hollywood's Fin de Millennium Cinema" explores the relationship between Hollywood cinema and the millennial crisis of masculinity. It argues that twenty-five Hollywood films from the late 1990s to the early 2000s addressed the "masculine malaise" and raises questions about the discursive authenticity and the actual crisis of masculinity. The book is valuable for scholars in film studies, media studies, gender studies, history, and sociology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2021
Publisher: Lexington Books

Hollywood's Fin de Millennium Cinema: Exploring White Masculinity in Crisis

Hollywood cinema has played a significant role in addressing the millennial crisis of masculinity. This crisis, characterized by a sense of disconnection and uncertainty among men, has been explored in a body of twenty-five Hollywood films, each with a distinct representation of the "masculine malaise."

Films such as Fight Club (1999), American Psycho (2000), Office Space (1999), The Matrix (1999), and American Beauty (1999) have all contributed to this exploration. These films depict men struggling with identity, societal expectations, and the pressures of masculinity.

Pete Deakin, in his book "White Masculinity in Crisis in Hollywood's Fin de Millennium Cinema," examines the relationship between Hollywood cinema and the millennial crisis of masculinity. He questions whether Hollywood helped create, propel, or soothe the notion of this crisis. Deakin also engages with important cultural questions, such as the discursive nature of the crisis and the actual crisis experienced by men.

This book is valuable for scholars in film studies, media studies, gender studies, history, and sociology. It provides insights into the representation of masculinity in Hollywood films and the broader cultural context in which these films are produced. By exploring the relationship between Hollywood cinema and the millennial crisis of masculinity, this book contributes to our understanding of the complex dynamics of gender and society in the 21st century.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 223 x 157 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781498585217