| Edition |
First trade paperback original editon. |
| Description |
341 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-341). |
| Summary |
From the fictional towns of Hill Valley, CA, and Shermer, IL, to the beautiful landscapes of the "Goondocks" in Astoria and the "time of your life" dirty dancing resort still alive and well in Lake Lure, NC, '80s teen movies left their mark not just on movie screen and in the hearts of fans, but on the landscape of America itself. Like few other eras in movie history, the '80s teen movies has endured and gotten better with time. In Brat Pack America, Kevin Smokler gives virtual tours of your favorite movies while also picking apart why these locations are so important to these movies. Including interviews with actors, writers, and directors of the era, and chock full of interesting facts about your favorite '80s movies, Brat Pack America is a must for any fan. Smokler went to Goonies Day in Astoria, OR, took a Lost Boys tour of Santa Cruz, CA, and deeply explored every nook and cranny of the movies we all know and love, and it shows. |
| Subject |
Teenagers in motion pictures.
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Teen films -- United States -- History and criticism.
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Motion pictures -- United States.
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Nineteen eighties.
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Popular culture -- History -- 20th century.
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Motion pictures and youth.
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Motion pictures. (OCoLC)fst01027285
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Motion pictures and youth. (OCoLC)fst01027426
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Nineteen eighties. (OCoLC)fst01037781
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Popular culture. (OCoLC)fst01071344
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Teen films. (OCoLC)fst01733448
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Teenagers in motion pictures. (OCoLC)fst01145673
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Motion pictures.
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Motion pictures -- Appreciation.
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| Chronological Term |
1900-1999
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1980s.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc. (OCoLC)fst01411635
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History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| Added Title |
Love letter to '80s teen movies |
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Love letter to eighties teen movies |
| ISBN |
1942600674 (paperback) |
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9781942600671 (paperback) |
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