Film Stardom, Performance, and Fan Culture

FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES 422

This course focuses the Hollywood star system. We will explore stars in relation to celebrity and consumerism, especially how "stardom" is created by a system that seeks to create effects in film viewers whether conceived as audiences, fans, or spectators. We will examine the performance element of stardom and its relationship to genre, style, and changing film technology. Also of concern will be how stars and the discursive construction of stardom intersect with gender representation, race, ideology, sexuality, age, disability, nationality, and other points of theoretical interest to and historical inquiry in contemporary film studies. While emphasis will be placed on mainstream commercial U.S. cinema, students are encouraged to pursue questions beyond this framework within their own research. REQUIRED SCREENING: Tuesdays @ 4 pm
Course Attributes: EN H; BU BA; AS HUM; FA HUM; AR HUM

Section 01

Film Stardom, Performance, and Fan Culture
INSTRUCTOR: Studlar
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Section A

Film Stardom, Performance, and Fan Culture
INSTRUCTOR: Studlar
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