The new western : critical essays on the genre since 9/11 /

Since 9/11, the Western has seen a resurgence, blending its patriotic narrative with criticism of America's place. Exploring such films as True Grit (2010) and Brokeback Mountain (2005), along with series like Deadwood and Firefly, this collection of new essays explores how the Western today ca...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Stoddart, Scott (Editor)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016]
Subjects:	Western films > United States > History and criticism. National characteristics, American, in motion pictures.

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Summary:	Since 9/11, the Western has seen a resurgence, blending its patriotic narrative with criticism of America's place. Exploring such films as True Grit (2010) and Brokeback Mountain (2005), along with series like Deadwood and Firefly, this collection of new essays explores how the Western today captures the dichotomy of our times and remains important to the American psyche.
Physical Description:	x, 256 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780786479283 0786479280