Radical Mainstream

Radical MainstreamRadical Mainstream examines independent film and video cultures in Britain in the 1970s and 1980s in the context of capitalism, patriarchy, racism, colonialism and homophobia. It explores how radical discourse can impact on dominant cultural forms such as television, using public sphere theories to examine relations between counterpublics and social change.

From the film’s record-breaking budgets to the enmity between director and producers

There are few figures as captivating as the antihero: the character we can't help but root for

who need to create both succinct and clear reports and presentations

but underpinning theories and surrounding issues

Lady Florence Dixie tells the story of Gloriana de Lara

including intentionality

Unapologetically puzzling

as well as the different approaches taken by Marville and Atget to their work

the book features the styles of people encountered on the street in many different neighbourhoods

cultural and economic milieus in which Danish filmmakers have been able to develop their practice and to thrive

Designed for undergraduate courses in film studies

this well-researched volume fills a substantial gap in the market for critical works on Greek cinema in English