In the space of a song : the uses of song in film / Richard Dyer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dyer, Richard, 1945-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Musical films--History and criticism.

Musical films.

Motion picture music--History and criticism.

Motion picture music.

Motion pictures and music.

Popular music in motion pictures.

Physical Description:

viii, 202 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2012.

Summary:

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 blaxploitation cinema, with the career of Lean Home 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 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. Book jacket.

Contents:

Introduction

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780415223737

0415223733

9780415223744

0415223741

9780203804629

0203804627

OCLC:

166359483