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arts-and-entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Gripping Account: Hollywood's Tumultuous '50s Unveiled in Film Historian's Book Review"

Film historian Foster Hirsch's latest book, "Hollywood and the Movies of the Fifties: The Collapse of the Studio System, the Thrill of Cinerama, and the Invasion of the Ultimate Body Snatcher," offers a gripping and informative account of the tumultuous and uncertain landscape of the film industry in the 1950s. Hirsch combines historical context with Hollywood gossip to provide a comprehensive look at the era, making it a must-read for movie lovers interested in the evolution of the film industry. In conjunction with the book's release, Hirsch is co-programming a film festival in New York featuring iconic films from the 1950s.

via The Associated Press|

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arts-and-entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Hollywood and Movies of the Fifties: A Fascinating Insight by Foster Hirsch"

Foster Hirsch's new book, "Hollywood and the Movies of the Fifties," offers a personal and comprehensive exploration of the film industry during that era. Hirsch recalls his own experiences as a young moviegoer and covers various topics such as the rise of widescreen formats, the studio system's collapse, issues of race and homosexuality, and the Hollywood Blacklist. The book provides a subjective chronicle of the challenges faced by Hollywood as it tried to reinvent itself in the face of television's growing popularity. Hirsch's work is a nostalgic and ambitious film history book that offers a unique perspective on the films and cultural currents of the 1950s.

via Los Angeles Times|

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