Examines a wide range of Hollywood icons from a turbulent decade for the film industry and for America itself. Perhaps reflecting America's cultural fragmentation and uncertainty, Hollywood's star personas sent mixed messages about Americans' identities and ideals. With a multigenerational, international cast of stars, this collection presents a fascinating composite portrait of Hollywood stardom today.
Examines a wide range of Hollywood icons from a turbulent decade for the film industry and for America itself. Perhaps reflecting America's cultural fragmentation and uncertainty, Hollywood's star personas sent mixed messages about Americans' identities and ideals. With a multigenerational, international cast of stars, this collection presents a fascinating composite portrait of Hollywood stardom today.
Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Wonder Boys: Matt Damon, Johnny Depp, and Robert Downey Jr. 2. Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman: Million-Dollar Seniors 3. Jennifer Aniston and Tina Fey: Girls with Glasses 4. Puerile Pillars of the Frat Pack: Jack Black,Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, and Ben Stiller 5. Javier Bardem and Benicio Del Toro: Beyond Machismo 6. Philip Seymour Hoffman: Jesus of Uncool 7. A Postfeminist Primer: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hilary Swank, and Renée Zellweger 8. Heath Ledger: I’m Not There 9. Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn: Acting Authentic 10. Kate Winslet and Cate Blanchett:The Performance Is the Star 11. Brangelina: Celebrity, Credibility, and the Composite Überstar 12. George Clooney: The Issues Guy In the Wings Works Cited Contributors Index
Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Wonder Boys: Matt Damon, Johnny Depp, and Robert Downey Jr. 2. Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman: Million-Dollar Seniors 3. Jennifer Aniston and Tina Fey: Girls with Glasses 4. Puerile Pillars of the Frat Pack: Jack Black,Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, and Ben Stiller 5. Javier Bardem and Benicio Del Toro: Beyond Machismo 6. Philip Seymour Hoffman: Jesus of Uncool 7. A Postfeminist Primer: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hilary Swank, and Renée Zellweger 8. Heath Ledger: I’m Not There 9. Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn: Acting Authentic 10. Kate Winslet and Cate Blanchett:The Performance Is the Star 11. Brangelina: Celebrity, Credibility, and the Composite Überstar 12. George Clooney: The Issues Guy In the Wings Works Cited Contributors Index
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