| George Clooney Contributor(s): McDonald, Paul (Author), Shingler, Martin (Editor), Smith, Susan (Editor) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1844574946 ISBN-13: 9781844574940 Publisher: British Film Institute OUR PRICE: $29.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Television - History & Criticism - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism |
| Dewey: 791.430 |
| LCCN: 2018034288 |
| Series: Film Stars |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.3" W x 7.4" (0.55 lbs) 216 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Paul McDonald's study of the actor-filmmaker George Clooney traces the star's career, from his role in the hit television medical drama ER to his dual screen persona, allowing him to move seamlessly from commercial hits such as Out of Sight (1998) and Ocean's Eleven (2001) to more offbeat roles in such films as Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000). McDonald also considers Clooney's political activism and his roles in such explicity political films as Three Kings (1999) and Syriana (2005), as well as his work as a producer of films including Argo (2012) and as director of Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002); Good Night, and Good Luck (2005) and Suburbicon (2017) among others. McDonald places Clooney in the context of the Hollywood star system, considering the argument that Clooney's star persona has many similarities with that of Classical Hollywood movie stars such as Cary Grant, but also addresses Clooney as a very 21st century transmedia celebrity. |
Contributor Bio(s): Smith, Susan: - Susan Smith has been knitting and crocheting for as long as she can remember, and is extremely passionate about both crafts. She has taught students in crochet and knitting classes, and has completed City and Guilds qualifications in Machine Knitting, Hand Knitting, and Embroidery. Susan has had her own knitwear design company for over ten years. |