The Last Flicker of the Old Guard: Action Film Genre in the Early 1990s

Par : Aaron Stewart
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  • FormatePub
  • ISBN8231223374
  • EAN9798231223374
  • Date de parution02/05/2025
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  • Infos supplémentairesepub
  • ÉditeurWalzone Press

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The Last Flicker of the Old Guard: Action Film Genre in the Early 1990s by Aaron Stewart takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the transformative decade when the classic action hero gave way to more complex, morally ambiguous characters. In this riveting exploration, Stewart dives deep into the evolution of the action film genre during the early 1990s, a time when high-octane explosions and larger-than-life heroes began to blend with introspective narratives, philosophical depth, and a globalized cinematic vision.
Through the lens of iconic films like Die Hard with a Vengeance, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and The Matrix, Stewart reveals how the genre's stalwarts-Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Mel Gibson-were forced to adapt, and how a new wave of stars like Will Smith and Jackie Chan reshaped action cinema for a global audience. From the rise of the antihero to the exploration of technology-driven dystopias, The Last Flicker of the Old Guard captures the final moments of an era and the birth of a new age in action filmmaking.
This book is a must-read for cinephiles, film scholars, and anyone who has ever been captivated by the heart-pounding thrills and complex characters of the action genre. With rich analysis and insider insight, Aaron Stewart offers a compelling look at how the early 1990s rewrote the rules of Hollywood action and set the stage for the explosive blockbusters that dominate cinema today.
The Last Flicker of the Old Guard: Action Film Genre in the Early 1990s by Aaron Stewart takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the transformative decade when the classic action hero gave way to more complex, morally ambiguous characters. In this riveting exploration, Stewart dives deep into the evolution of the action film genre during the early 1990s, a time when high-octane explosions and larger-than-life heroes began to blend with introspective narratives, philosophical depth, and a globalized cinematic vision.
Through the lens of iconic films like Die Hard with a Vengeance, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and The Matrix, Stewart reveals how the genre's stalwarts-Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Mel Gibson-were forced to adapt, and how a new wave of stars like Will Smith and Jackie Chan reshaped action cinema for a global audience. From the rise of the antihero to the exploration of technology-driven dystopias, The Last Flicker of the Old Guard captures the final moments of an era and the birth of a new age in action filmmaking.
This book is a must-read for cinephiles, film scholars, and anyone who has ever been captivated by the heart-pounding thrills and complex characters of the action genre. With rich analysis and insider insight, Aaron Stewart offers a compelling look at how the early 1990s rewrote the rules of Hollywood action and set the stage for the explosive blockbusters that dominate cinema today.