Description
Banned by the Carpenter estate, Todd Haynes' experimental biopic Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (which uses Barbie dolls to narrate the tragic life of the American singer) has become a cult hit because of both its controversy and its rarity. This study details the film's fascinating history: its production and initial reception, its journey through the courts, and its bootleg circulation among fans. It also explores Superstar's rich, provocative, and moving content, paying close attention to the film's aesthetics, generic form, and cultural position as a hybrid text.
Author: Glyn Davis
Publisher: Wallflower Press
Published: 03/16/2009
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 6.70h x 4.30w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9781905674886
ISBN10: 1905674880
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Film | History & Criticism
About the Author
Glyn Davis is a lecturer at the Glasgow School of Art. He is the author of Queer as Folk (2007) and the co-editor of Queer TV (2008).