内容简介：
Combining action, violence, and deeply conflicted
emotions, war has always been a topic made for the
big screen. In The Hollywood War Film, Daniel Binns
considers how war has been depicted throughout
the history of cinema. Looking at depictions of
both World Wars, the Vietnam War, and the major
conflicts in the Middle East, Binns reflects on
representations of war and conflict, revealing how
Hollywood has made the war film more than just a
genre, but a dynamic cultural phenomenon.
Looking closely at films such as All Quiet on
the Western Front, Full Metal Jacket and The
Hurt Locker, Binns reveals the commonalities
in Hollywood films despite the distinct conflicts
and eras they represent, and he shows how
contemporary war films closely echo earlier films
in their nationalistic and idealistic depictions.
Offering a trenchant analysis of some of the
most important war films from the past century,
this book will be of interest to anyone who has
been captivated by how film has dealt with
one of humanity’s most difficult, but far too
common, realities.
作者简介：
Daniel Binns is a lecturer in media at
Melbourne’s RMIT University