Falling in Love at the Movies - (Turner Classic Movies) by Esther Zuckerman (Hardcover)
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- Prepare to swoon, ugly cry, laugh, and fall in love with this officially licensed exploration of the impact and legacy of one of film's most beloved genres from Turner Classic Movies: the rom-com.
- About the Author: ESTHER ZUCKERMAN is an entertainment journalist whose work has appeared in publications like the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, GQ, the Hollywood Reporter, and many more.
- 256 Pages
- Performing Arts, Film
- Series Name: Turner Classic Movies
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At head of title: TCM, Turner Classic Movies.Book Synopsis
Prepare to swoon, ugly cry, laugh, and fall in love with this officially licensed exploration of the impact and legacy of one of film's most beloved genres from Turner Classic Movies: the rom-com. Romantic comedies have had an incredible influence on popular culture, shaping everything from how we think of relationships to fashion. Often swept aside in film history, these movies are thought of as pure comfort viewing. Although they certainly provide those fuzzy feelings, they have also had a significant artistic influence and cultural impact. Spanning decades of romantic comedies--from movies of the 1930s such as It Happened One Night and the rom com craze of the 80s and 90s including When Harry Met Sally...all the way to contemporary hits like Crazy Rich Asians, and everything in between--Falling in Love at the Movies will make you fall in love (all over again) with romantic comedies. Esther Zuckerman--accomplished entertainment journalist and member of the New York Film Critic's Circle--takes readers on a journey through the rom-com. She examines the psychological aspects that make us so drawn to these types of films, diving deep into the key auteurs--from Preston Sturges to James L. Brooks to Nora Ephron and beyond--who both created and subverted the canon. These directors, actors, and writers shaped the genre, establishing and also busting traditional pillars and tenets of these movies such as the "Perfect Pair" or "The Man in Crisis" and "The High Maintenance Woman." Featuring full-color images from the films throughout, along the way Zuckerman takes detours, explores iconic lines of dialogue (Who could forget Julia Roberts' "I'm also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her" iconic moment from Notting Hill?) to memorable scenes (the magical moments at the Empire State Building in An Affair to Remember and Sleepless in Seattle) and weaves in interviews of artists and romantic comedy fanatics in the industry. Looking beyond the traditional rom-com, Zuckerman digs into the nooks and crannies, the films that buck the trend of "happily ever after," the ones that think beyond heteronormative narratives, and the indies that kept the rom-com alive outside of the studio system, to offer a more comprehensive story of the rom-com than has ever been seen before--and one that you're bound to love. How's that for a happy ending?About the Author
ESTHER ZUCKERMAN is an entertainment journalist whose work has appeared in publications like the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, GQ, the Hollywood Reporter, and many more. She is the author of Beyondthe Best Dressed and A Field Guide to Internet Boyfriends. Esther lives and writes in New York City.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.74 Inches (H) x 5.88 Inches (W) x .98 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.51 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Performing Arts
Sub-Genre: Film
Series Title: Turner Classic Movies
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Theme: History & Criticism
Format: Hardcover
Author: Esther Zuckerman
Language: English
Street Date: December 3, 2024
TCIN: 89156436
UPC: 9780762484461
Item Number (DPCI): 247-20-9928
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Is the book hard cover? Thank you, Kathy
submitted by Kathy - 4 months ago
A: Hi Kathy, This is a hardcover book. Thank you!
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