<p><i><b>The first complete study of mainstream and nontraditional film since 1960</b></i></p><p>Indispensable to film students and general readers interested in this art form, <i>Contemporary American Cinema </i>culls together the writings of the world's leading film scholars to provide the first comprehensive introduction to postclassical American film. Heavily illustrated with more than 50 color and black-and-white stills, it takes a close look at all aspects of the genre, including influential movies, directors, producers, and actors.</p><p>This unique and accessible resource includes two Tables of Contents, allowing readers to research chronologically or thematically. In addition, it includes a glossary of important terms, suggestions for further reading, sample essay questions, and a filmography. Subjects include:</p><ul><li>Decline of the early studio system <li>Rise of American new-wave cinema <li>Parallel histories of independent and underground cinema <li>Black cinema--from the "blaxploitation" era of the 1970s to the 1990s <li>Full history of the American blockbuster <li>Uses and effects of new film making technologies <li>America's ever-changing audiences <li>Key genres and industry statistics </ul>