Looking at contemporary film and television, this book explores how popular genres frame our understanding of on-screen performance. Previous studies of screen

Genre in Asian Film and Television takes a dynamic approach to the study of Asian screen media previously under-represented in academic writing. It combines his

Winner of first Prize in the BAFTSS Best Edited Collection competition, this volume examines how different generations of women work within the genericity of au

This book provides a detailed account of genre history and contemporary trends in film genre, alongside the critical debates they have provoked.

A collection of previously published works on performance and stardom, examining the relationship between genre and performance, the position of the star within