The Greatest Westerns Ever Made and the People Who Made Them
| Author | : Henry C. Parke |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 321 |
| Release | : 2024-02-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781493077441 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1493077449 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (449 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Greatest Westerns Ever Made and the People Who Made Them written by Henry C. Parke and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Greatest Westerns Ever Made and the People Who Made Them provides an eclectic review of the Western film and television genre, from John Ford’s classic, black and white films, to Deadwood and indie darlings. Screenwriter Henry C. Parke presents a nuanced look at Hollywood’s dramatization of historic events, the common themes and archetypes of Western movies, and the characters we love (and sometimes love to hate). This book also features essays and interviews with influential Western filmmakers, character actors, the women of Western films (in front of and behind the cameras), and the Native American perspective on Western films and Hollywood’s portrayal of Native American people.
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