The Ultimate History of the '80s Teen Movie: Fast Times at Ridgemont High Sixteen Candles Revenge of the Nerds the Karate Kid the Breakfast Club Footl by King, James

The Ultimate History of the '80s Teen Movie: Fast Times at Ridgemont High Sixteen Candles Revenge of the Nerds the Karate Kid the Breakfast Club Footl

A trip back to the era of troubled teens and awesome soundtracks; of Reagan, rap, and Ridgemont...
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The Ultimate History of the '80s Teen Movie: Fast Times at Ridgemont High Sixteen Candles Revenge of the Nerds the Karate Kid the Breakfast Club Footl by King, James

The Ultimate History of the '80s Teen Movie: Fast Times at Ridgemont High Sixteen Candles Revenge of the Nerds the Karate Kid the Breakfast Club Footl

$214.13

The Ultimate History of the '80s Teen Movie: Fast Times at Ridgemont High Sixteen Candles Revenge of the Nerds the Karate Kid the Breakfast Club Footl

$214.13
Author: James King
Format: Paperback
Language: English
A trip back to the era of troubled teens and awesome soundtracks; of Reagan, rap, and Ridgemont High; of MTV, VHS, and "Axel F"; of outsiders, lost boys, and dead poets; of Bill and Ted, Brooke Shields, and the Brat Pack; of three Porky's flicks, two Coreys, and one summer when "Baby" refused to be put in a corner.

Admirably opting for analysis over nostalgia and gossip, King examines the origin, production, and cultural afterlife of seemingly every youth-centric 1980s movie you've ever heard of and more...An excellent adventure through a distinct and genre-spanning era in cinema history. For casual movie fans and industry-minded cinephiles alike. --Library Journal

The Ultimate History of the '80s Teen Movie goes behind the scenes of a genre where cult hits mingled with studio blockbusters, where giants like Spielberg and Coppola rubbed shoulders with baby-faced first-timers, and where future superstars Sean, Demi, and Tom all got their big break. Music, comedy, and politics all play a part in the surprisingly complex history of the '80s teen movie. And while the films might have been aimed primarily at adolescents, the best tackle universal issues and remain relevant to all ages.

From a late '70s Hollywood influx to an early '90s indie scene that gave youth cinema a timely reboot, film expert James King highlights the personal struggles, the social changes, and the boardroom shake-ups that produced an iconic time in movie history.

Author: James King
Publisher: Diversion Books
Published: 03/19/2019
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781635765847


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 04/01/2019 pg. 96

About the Author
King, James: - Mark Kermode calls James King one of my favorite film critics and he writes with wit, flair and schoolboy-ish enthusiasm. King has presented movie shows for BBC Radio 1, 5Live, ITV and Sky and is an ambassador for BAFTA's annual Rising Star award. Matthew Broderick once signed his VHS copy of Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

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