In the space of a song : the uses of song in film
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In the space of a song : the uses of song in film
Routledge, 2012
- : pbk
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"Film studies"--P. [4] of cover
Includes bibliographical references (p. [185]-192) and index
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Description
Songs take up space and time in films. Richard Dyer's In the Space of a Song takes off from this perception, arguing that the way songs take up space indicates a great deal about the songs themselves, the nature of the feelings they present, and who is allowed to present feelings how, when and where. In the Space of a Song explores this perception through a range of examples, from classic MGM musicals to blaxploitation cinema, with the career of Lena Horne providing a turning point in the cultural dynamics of the feeling.
Chapters include:
The perfection of Meet Me in St. Louis
A Star Is Born and the construction of authenticity
'I seem to find the happiness I seek': Heterosexuality and dance in the musical
The space of happiness in the musical
Singing prettily: Lena Horne in Hollywood
Is Car Wash a musical?
Music and presence in blaxploitation cinema
In the Space of a Song is ideal for both scholars and students of film studies.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1. Introduction Something about singing
- No musicals: Italian cinema
- All musicals: Hindi cinema Chapter 2. The Perfection of Meet Me in St. Louis Chapter 3. A Star Is Born and the Construction of Authenticity Chapter 4. 'I Seem to Find the Happiness I Seek': Heterosexuality and Dance in the Musical Chapter 5. The Space of Happiness in the Musical Chapter 6. Singing Prettily: Lena Horne in Hollywood Chapter 7. Is Car Wash a Musical? Chapter 8. Music and Presence in Blaxploitation Cinema
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