Contemporary Hollywood: Art, Money, and Dreams

Author: Bao Yuheng
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: The production of the "Close-Up on America" series is not only due to the research value of American Studies itself in humanities and social sciences, but also because America is the world's only superpower today. The relationship between the United States and China is of great importance to the 21st century, and the recurring difficulties in bilateral relations. The authors of the series are all members of the Association of Chinese Social Science Professors in the United States, who have studied in the U.S. They not only span both Chinese and American cultures, possessing unique conditions and an advantageous perspective, but also have long-term stays in the U.S. that give them the opportunity to conduct in-depth studies of American society and culture. "Contemporary Hollywood: Art, Money, and Dreams" is a part of the "Close-Up on America" series. From the author's pen name—“Contemporary Hollywood: Art, Money, and Dreams”—it is clear that he has already expressed his basic views. Art, money, and dreams can be said to be the foundation upon which American cinema has survived and thrived. The outstanding actors, directors, and their cinematic masterpieces from different periods are the very reasons why Hollywood has remained enduring and ultimately dominated the global film market. The various actions surrounding production issues in this book can also provide general readers with an opportunity to understand how the massive Hollywood machine operates and its intricate connections with the U.S. economy, making it an indispensable angle for "Close-Up on America." The book also warns against the ideological "invasion" of Hollywood films and offers some good suggestions on how China should respond to the "massive offensive" of American cinema after joining the WTO to protect our national cinema.