Historical films -- History and criticism.

Historical films -- United States -- History and criticism.

in a 1950s historical epic and the erotic obsessions of Fellini to the legacy of Sergio Leon's

contributions to 'non-musical' films. Aimed at students of film studies, cultural studies and music, it explores

, Chaos and Peppermint Candy. Each film is examined in light of a major historical event - including 9/11

provide historical context, Visions of Paradise surveys a huge array of films that have offered us

' markets, debates over genetic engineering, and more. Placing food issues in this deep historical context

-- Cabiria, masterpiece of historical films -- Assunta Spina, or the spell of conventions -- Fantasies -- 2

generic framework and draws on recent historical and theoretical research to examine both the diversity of

history of Japanese jazz composers to the current popularity of black/Asian "buddy films" like Rush Hour