The Brooklyn Film
Essays in the History of Filmmaking
Sous la direction de John B. Manbeck et Robert Singer
Moyenne des votes :
0 | vote | ![]() |
0 | vote | ![]() |
0 | vote | ![]() |
0 | vote | ![]() |
Votre vote : -
Description de l'ouvrage:
Brooklyn, New York, a borough of New York City, is known for its distinctive vernacular, its communal feel on the fringes of a booming city, and its famous bridge, a gateway to the unlimited opportunities in Manhattan. Of course, Coney Island deserves a mention as it garners its own fame independent of Brooklyn, its parent locale. New York City moviemaking got its start in Brooklyn when Charles E. Chinnock shot his silent film in 1894. Since then, many films have been made, studios opened and stars born in Brooklyn, contributing to its undeniable influence in the film industry.
This work is a collection of essays on the topic of Brooklyn as portrayed in film. It includes a discussion of race relations in films dealing with Brooklyn, the story of Jackie Robinson as shown on film, the changing face of cinematic Brooklyn and some thoughts on a Brooklyn filmgoer’s experience. The combination of Brooklyn and baseball in the films of Paul Auster is examined, as well as the typical portrayal of a Brooklyn native in film.
À propos des auteurs :
John B. Manbeck, an urban historian, was the official Brooklyn Borough Historian (1993–2001) and now writes a weekly newspaper column, “Historically Speaking.”
Robert Singer is a professor of English and Film Studies at Kingsborough Community College, CUNY. They both live in Brooklyn.
Revue de Presse:
"thorough"—Brooklyn Free Press; "a commendable and readable effort"—Brooklyn Papers; "scholarly but fun- and fact-filled"—Daily News; (New York).
Voir le site internet de l'éditeur McFarland & Co
> Des mêmes auteurs :
The Films of Budd Boetticher (2017)
Dir. Gary D. Rhodes et Robert Singer
Sujet : Director > Budd Boetticher
Zola and Film (2005)
Essays in the Art of Adaptation
Dir. Anna Gural-Migdal et Robert Singer
Sujet : Technique > Adaptation
> Sur un thème proche :
Turner Classic Movies Cinematic Cities (2019)
New York: The Big Apple on the Big Screen
Scenes in the City (2003)
Film Visions of Manhattan Before 9/11
Filming in European Cities (2025)
The Labor of Location
On Location (2023)
A Guide to Visiting the UK and Ireland's Best Film and TV Sights
Global London on Screen (2023)
Visitors, Cosmopolitans and Migratory Cinematic Visions of a Superdiverse City
Dir. Keith B. Wagner et Roland-François Lack
The Screen Traveller's Guide (2023)
Real-life Locations Behind Your Favourite Movies and TV Shows
Collectif
The Underwater Eye (2022)
How the Movie Camera Opened the Depths and Unleashed New Realms of Fantasy