John Berra - Directory of World Cinema: Japan (2010)

From the revered classics of Akira Kurosawa, to the modern marvels of Takeshi Kitano, the films that have emerged from Japan represent a national cinema that has gained worldwide admiration and appreciation. The Directory of World Cinema: Japan provides an insight into the cinema of Japan through reviews of significant titles and case studies of leading directors, alongside explorations of the cultural and industrial origins of key genres. The directory aims to play a part in the distribution of academic output by building a forum for the study of film from a disciplined theoretical base.

This is in the form of an A-Z of reviews, longer essays and research resources. The cinematic lineage of samurai warriors, yakuza enforcers and atomic monsters are discussed in addition to the politically charged works of the Japanese New Wave, making this a truly comprehensive volume.

Chapter titles
Introduction by the Editor
John Berra

Film of the Year
Achilles and the Tortoise

Festival Focus
Nippon Connection

Industry Spotlight
The Arts Theatre Guild

Cultural Crossover
Art & Film

Directors
Takeshi Kitano; Satoshi Kon; Akira Kurosawa

Alternative Japan
Essay

Alternative Japan
Reviews

Anime / Animation
Essay

Anime / Animation
Reviews

Chambara / Samurai Cinema
Essay

Chambara / Samurai Cinema
Reviews

Contemporary Blockbusters
Essay

Contemporary Blockbusters
Reviews

Jidaigeki & Gendaigeki / Period & Contemporary Drama
Essay

Jidaigeki & Gendaigeki / Period & Contemporary Drama
Reviews

J-Horror / Japanese Horror
Essay

J-Horror / Japanese Horror
Reviews

Kaiju Eiga / Monster Movies
Essay

Kaiju Eiga / Monster Movies
Reviews

Nuberu Bagu / The Japanese New Wave
Essay

Nuberu Bagu / The Japanese New Wave
Reviews

Pinku Eiga / Pink Films
Essay

Pinku Eiga / Pink Films
Reviews

Yakuza / Gangster
Essay

Yakuza / Gangster
Reviews

Recommended Reading
Japanese Cinema Online

Test Your Knowledge
Notes on Contributors

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John Berra - Directory of World Cinema - American Independent (2010)

With high-profile Academy Award nominations and an increasing number of big-name actors eager to sign on to promising projects, independent films have been at the forefront in recent years like never before. But the roots of such critical and commercial successes as The Hurt Locker and Precious can be traced to the first boom of independent cinema in the 1960s, when a raft of talented filmmakers emerged to capture the attention of a rapidly growing audience of young viewers.
A thorough overview of a thriving area of cultural life, Directory of World Cinema: American Independent chronicles the rise of the independent sector as an outlet for directors who challenge the status quo, yet still produce accessible feature films that not only find wide audiences but enjoy considerable box office appeal—without sacrificing critical legitimacy. Key directors are interviewed and profiled, and a sizeable selection of films are referenced and reviewed. More than a dozen sub-genres—including African American cinema, queer cinema, documentary, familial dysfunction, and exploitation—are individually considered, with an emphasis on their ability to engage with tensions inherent in American society. Copious illustrations and a range of research resources round out the volume, making this a truly comprehensive guide.
At a time when independent films are enjoying considerable cultural cachet, this easy-to-use yet authoritative guide will find an eager audience in media historians, film studies scholars, and movie buffs alike.


John Berra is a writer and researcher specializing in contemporary film studies. He is the author of Declarations of Independence: American Cinema and the Partiality of Independent Production and the editor of Directory of World Cinema: Japan. He is also a contributor to magazines, including Electric Sheep and Film International.

Chapter titles

Acknowledgements
Introduction
John Berra
Film of the Year: The Hurt Locker
Industry Spotlight: Adam Green Interview & Wayne Kramer Interview
Cultural Crossover: John Waters and Baltimore
Scoring Cinema: Mulholland Drive
Directors: Stuart Gordon, Charlie Kaufman, David Lynch
African-American Cinema
The American Nightmare
Chemical World
Crime
Documentary
Exploitation USA
Familial Dysfunction
Narrative Disorder
On the Road
Queer Cinema
Rural Americana
Slackers
The Suburbs
Underground USA
Recommended Reading
American Independent Cinema Online
Test Your Knowledge
Notes on Contributors

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