Author : Helena Vanhala
Release : 2014-01-10
Genre : Performing Arts
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The Depiction of Terrorists in Blockbuster Hollywood Films, 1980-2001 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Depiction of Terrorists in Blockbuster Hollywood Films, 1980-2001 write by Helena Vanhala. This book was released on 2014-01-10. The Depiction of Terrorists in Blockbuster Hollywood Films, 1980-2001 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book examines how American foreign policy and the commercial film industry's economic interests influenced the portrayal of international terrorism in Hollywood blockbuster films from the time of the Iran hostage crisis to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Part I provides a historical overview of modern international terrorism and how it relates to the United States, its news media, and its film industry. Part II covers depictions of terrorism during the Cold War under President Reagan, including films like Commando and Iron Eagle. Part III covers the Hollywood terrorist after the Cold War, including European terrorists in the Die Hard franchise, Passenger 57, Patriot Games, Blown Away, The Jackal and Ronin; fundamentalist Islamic terrorists in True Lies and Executive Decision; the return of the communist threat in Air Force One; and 9/11 foreshadowing in The Siege.