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Dying to Belong
Martha P. Nochimson
其他書名
Gangster Movies in Hollywood and Hong Kong
出版John Wiley & Sons, 2007-05-21
主題Performing Arts / Film / History & CriticismSocial Science / Sociology / GeneralPhotography / Techniques / Cinematography & Videography
ISBN14051637049781405163705
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=VJLz4A9j5tYC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋This fascinating book begins with a new definition of the gangster film and a challenging exploration of the Hong Kong and Hollywood screen traditions.

  • Illuminates the way gangster films deal with the ambiguities of modern life, correcting the notion that this genre is inconsequential sensationalism
  • Contends that both American and Hong Kong gangster films are against-the-grain reactions to the central fable of modern democracies that promise immigrant (and other) outsiders that they can become social insiders
  • Clarifies crucial and fascinating differences between American and Hong Kong approaches to enjoining the discussion of immigrant histories by placing them in counterpoint with each other
  • Draws on a range of American films, ranging from Public Enemy and Scarface to Gangs of New York, Goodfellas, and The Godfather
  • Explores a number of Hong Kong's 21st century gangster films, including Andrew Lau's great trilogy, Infernal Affairs, and Election and Election 2, directed by Hong Kong auteur Johnnie To
  • Concludes with an exclusive interview with The Sopranos' creator, David Chase