Reading in Reykjavík

Originally published in December 2004, in 2 parts. Book 43 in my first 52 books challenge. Author: Jane Feuer Series: British Film Institute Cinema Series Year published: 1982/1993 Pages : 154 Genre: Cinema history and criticism Where got: National/University Library I came across this interesting volume while browsing at the library. As someone who possesses a growing collection of musicals and watches them frequently, I am naturally interested in the subject, which is why I picked it as the book of the week. Contents and review : A critical and analytic look at the Golden Era Hollywood musical as a genre. Feuer examines some conventions and formulas of the genre, how the earlier musicals refer back to stage shows, vaudeville and revues, while the later ones refer back to the earlier ones. She examines the importance of the songs, the standardized romantic storyline of the musical comedy, and in a postscript chapter takes a brief look at some post-Golden Era musicals and gay readi...