The Movie Musical by Desire J. Garcia - 9781978803787

The Movie MusicalAuthor(s): Desire J. Garcia\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Rutgers University Press, United States\nImprint: Rutgers University Press\nISBN-13: 9781978803787, 978-1978803787\nSynopsis\nPutting Asian and European musicals into conversation with Hollywood classics like Singin' in the Rain and La La Land, this study demonstrates the flexibility and durability of the genre. It explores how the movie musical mediates between nostalgia and technical innovation, while foregrounding the experiences of women, immigrants, and people of color.