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Pop Stars on Film

Popular Culture in a Global Market

Jason Wood editor Dr Kirsty Fairclough editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:23rd Feb '23

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This collection of essays examines the impact of pop stars in cinema, focusing on cultural themes and industry dynamics. Pop Stars on Film provides valuable insights into their roles.

In Pop Stars on Film, audiences are invited to explore the intersection of music and cinema through the lens of iconic pop figures. The book presents a collection of essays that delve into the performative moments created by pop stars, which have left a lasting imprint on popular culture. These stars serve as a prism through which complex themes such as race, gender, politics, and the artistic process can be examined, revealing the profound impact they have on society.

The essays illuminate the historical connections between the music and film industries, tracing the journeys of artists like Little Richard, Kylie Minogue, Nick Cave, and Tom Waits as they transition from music to acting. The publication offers insights into industry shifts and the evolving landscape of access and diversity in both fields. It also addresses significant topics such as cultural appropriation, audience engagement, and the intricacies of marketing within a global market.

Ultimately, Pop Stars on Film invites readers to reflect on the dynamic interplay of cultures in the entertainment industry. By analyzing how these cultural icons navigate their dual roles, the book uncovers what occurs when diverse artistic expressions collide and coalesce, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the broader implications of popular culture.

Pop stars appearing in movies will frequently draw on their own, slightly unreal, public persona. But there is also dandyism, naivety and shape-shifting at play when a pop star switches from one discipline to the other, things that stage actors can’t necessarily bring to film. Here is a book that gives equal weight to David Bowie’s careers as musician and actor, and is all the more readable and fascinating for it. * Bob Stanley, author of Let’s Do It: The Birth of Pop *

ISBN: 9781501372513

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240 pages