Kulturkritik or anti-Americanism? The reception of recent popular American cinema in West Germany, with special focus on 'Platoon.'

Article Abstract:

A perceived anti-American culture movement in West Germany has been disproved by the reviews and reception of the movie 'Platoon.' Rather, the unfavorable West German reception to the American-produced war movies 'Red Dawn' and 'Heimat-Trilogie: The River, Country, and Places in the Heart' was due to their unacceptable plots. Reviews of 'Platoon' in fact revealed less anti-Americanist views than had been expected. However, American producers may expect overt criticism from a young group of West German critics in the future.

Criticism and interpretation, Public opinion, Germany, West, Platoon (Motion picture)

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"The comfort lies in all the things you can do": the Australian drive-in - cinema of distraction

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The Hoyts Skyline, the first Australian drive-in, opened in Burwood, Melbourne, Australia, in Feb 1954. It proved extremely popular, and more drive-ins followed. The history of the Australian drive-in since the 1950s can be regarded as the history of the conflicting cultural, social, industrial and economic pressures which have shaped Australian society since the second world war. Many drive-ins have now closed down, but some have survived due to the dedication of individuals.

Social aspects, Australia, Popular culture, Drive-in theaters

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The Bohunk in the American Cinema

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Some points with reference to four movies are illustrated, as these movies were chosen because three of four are unusual among films of very high financial, popular and aesthetic impact in that they focus on Bohunk characters. The Bohunks on screen are very brief the brevity of their appearance combined with the certainty of their ethnicity and their function indicated how very strong stereotype is.

United States, Portrayals, Works, Bohemianism

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