In the Space of a Song: The Uses of Song in Film

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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. LouisA Star Is Born and the construction of authenticity‘I seem to find the happiness I seek’: Heterosexuality and dance in the musicalThe space of happiness in the musicalSinging prettily: Lena Horne in HollywoodIs 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.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 28 November 2011
Edition ‏ : ‎ Revised ed.
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 202 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0415223733
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0415223737
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 499 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.75 x 2.03 x 23.62 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India
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