107-076 Contemporary Hollywood Cinema

Usually 25 points of first-year cinema studies, see Prerequisites, see Prerequisites.

This subject explores developments in the Hollywood film industry from the 1960s to the present. Students should grasp some of the key issues of this period, including the focus on modernist strategies; revisionist approaches to early Hollywood genres; the emergence of left/right cycle films; allusionism and the new generation of Hollywood film school 'auteurs' (Coppola, Spielberg, Scorsese); and the generation that followed (Burton, Tarantino, the Coens, Lee). Students will also critically evaluate film theoretical responses to the Hollywood cinema of this era.

• be skilled in critical thinking and analysis;

• possess effective written communication skills;

• have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.

A 1500 word tutorial paper 40% (due during the semester), and a 2500 word essay 60% (due during examination period).

A subject reader will be available.