Ultimate History of the '80s Teen Movie : Fast Times at Ridgemont High ~ Sixteen Candles ~ Revenge of the Nerds ~ the Karate Kid ~ the Breakfast Club ~ Footloose ~ Dead Poets Society ~ and Everything in Between by James King (2019, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherDiversion Publishing Corp.
ISBN-101635765846
ISBN-139781635765847
eBay Product ID (ePID)8038489816
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Book TitleUltimate History of the '80s Teen Movie : Fast Times at Ridgemont High ~ Sixteen Candles ~ Revenge of the Nerds ~ the Karate Kid ~ the Breakfast Club ~ Footloose ~ Dead Poets Society ~ and Everything in Between
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFilm / General, Film / History & Criticism
Publication Year2019
GenrePerforming Arts
AuthorJames King
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Reviews"Admirably opting for analysis over nostalgia and gossip, King examines the origin, production, and cultural afterlife of seemingly every youth-centric 1980s movie you've ever heard of and more...An excellent adventure through a distinct and genre-spanning era in cinema history. For casual movie fans and industry-minded cinephiles alike." -- Library Journal, "A solid piece of film history that puts teen movies of the 1980s in perspective." -- PopMatters "Admirably opting for analysis over nostalgia and gossip, King examines the origin, production, and cultural afterlife of seemingly every youth-centric 1980s movie you've ever heard of and more...An excellent adventure through a distinct and genre-spanning era in cinema history. For casual movie fans and industry-minded cinephiles alike." -- Library Journal
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SynopsisA trip back to the era of troubled teens and awesome soundtracks; of Reagan, rap, and Ridgemont High; of MTV, VHS, and "Axel F"; of outsiders, lost boys, and dead poets; of Bill and Ted, Brooke Shields, and the Brat Pack; of three Porky's flicks, two Coreys, and one summer when "Baby" refused to be put in a corner. Admirably opting for analysis over nostalgia and gossip, King examines the origin, production, and cultural afterlife of seemingly every youth-centric 1980s movie you've ever heard of and more...An excellent adventure through a distinct and genre-spanning era in cinema history. For casual movie fans and industry-minded cinephiles alike. -- Library Journal The Ultimate History of the '80s Teen Movie goes behind the scenes of a genre where cult hits mingled with studio blockbusters, where giants like Spielberg and Coppola rubbed shoulders with baby-faced first-timers, and where future superstars Sean, Demi, and Tom all got their big break. Music, comedy, and politics all play a part in the surprisingly complex history of the '80s teen movie. And while the films might have been aimed primarily at adolescents, the best tackle universal issues and remain relevant to all ages. From a late '70s Hollywood influx to an early '90s indie scene that gave youth cinema a timely reboot, film expert James King highlights the personal struggles, the social changes, and the boardroom shake-ups that produced an iconic time in movie history., A trip back to the era of troubled teens and awesome soundtracks; of Reagan, rap, and Ridgemont High; of MTV, VHS, and "Axel F"; of outsiders, lost boys, and dead poets; of Bill and Ted, Brooke Shields, and the Brat Pack; of three Porky's flicks, two Coreys, and one summer when "Baby" refused to be put in a corner. "Admirably opting for analysis over nostalgia and gossip, King examines the origin, production, and cultural afterlife of seemingly every youth-centric 1980s movie you've ever heard of and more...An excellent adventure through a distinct and genre-spanning era in cinema history. For casual movie fans and industry-minded cinephiles alike." -- Library Journal The Ultimate History of the '80s Teen Movie goes behind the scenes of a genre where cult hits mingled with studio blockbusters, where giants like Spielberg and Coppola rubbed shoulders with baby-faced first-timers, and where future superstars Sean, Demi, and Tom all got their big break. Music, comedy, and politics all play a part in the surprisingly complex history of the '80s teen movie. And while the films might have been aimed primarily at adolescents, the best tackle universal issues and remain relevant to all ages. From a late '70s Hollywood influx to an early '90s indie scene that gave youth cinema a timely reboot, film expert James King highlights the personal struggles, the social changes, and the boardroom shake-ups that produced an iconic time in movie history., A trip back to the era of troubled teens and awesome soundtracks; of Reagan, rap, and Ridgemont High; of MTV, VHS and "Axel F"; of outsiders, lost boys, and dead poets; of Bill and Ted, Brooke Shields, and the Brat Pack; of three Porky's , two Coreys, and one summer when everyone called her Baby.
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- 28 May, 2021
Ultimate History Indeed
This book showcases 80's teen movie history. It goes back a bit to show the before 80s as well as after. It goes into detail about several 80s films (i.e. casting, planning, and shooting). It also doesn't criticize and critique every movie and moviemaker in this book like Mike McPadden does. Nor does it mix up certain dates like Mike McPadden certainly does. Certainly worth the read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Nov, 2019
great stories
I enjoyed the stories.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
