a modern mythography, a study of contemporary Hollywood films based on the tools offered by feminism, psychoanalysis, Marxist cultural theory, and deconstruction." Village Voice
Solidly thought-out observation of the films of the 70's and 80's that comment on the system." Audience
... intelligent, open advocacy. Its responsible arrangement of carefully described cultural materials will challenge students and instructors alike." Teaching Philosophy
Camera Politica is a comprehensive study of Hollywood film during a period of tremendous change in American history, a period that witnessed the end of the American empire, crises in the economy, a failure of political leadership, loss at war, and the rise of the Right.