American Cinema
Season 1, Episode 10: The Edge of Hollywood
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While many of the old rules are still in force, independent filmmakers today often add their dissenting voices to the forum. This program looks at some alternative visions from new talents including Spike Lee, Joel and Ethan Coen, Jim Jarmusch, and Quentin Tarantino. With limited budgets, they are challenging the stylistic status quo of the Hollywood film.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
The Hollywood Style
Episode 2
The Studio System
Episode 3
The Star
Episode 4
The Western
Episode 5
Romantic Comedy
Episode 6
The Combat Film
Episode 7
Film Noir
Episode 8
Film in the Television Age
Episode 9
The Film School Generation
Episode 10
The Edge of Hollywood
Episode 11
Film Language
Episode 12
Writing and Thinking About Film
Episode 13
Classical Hollywood Today