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Offbeat (Revised & Updated)

- British Cinemas Curiosities, Obscurities and Forgotten Gems

About Offbeat (Revised & Updated)

There is consensus about the merits of Britain''s ''cult films'' but an odd silence around some ''stranger'' classics. OFFBEAT redresses this by exploring Britain''s obscurities and curiosities - from the late fifties leap in film production to the death of popular domestic cinema in the early eighties. Featuring essays, interviews and in-depth reviews, OFFBEAT is a guide through a host of cinematic trends and episodes, including: - ''Anti-swinging sixties'' films - CIA-funded British cartoons - The demise of the short as supporting feature. Now updated with more than 150 pages of new reviews and essays!

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781909394933
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 604
  • Published:
  • April 13, 2022
  • Edition:
  • 2
  • Dimensions:
  • 215x144x42 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 872 g.
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Description of Offbeat (Revised & Updated)

There is consensus about the merits of Britain''s ''cult films'' but an odd silence around some ''stranger'' classics. OFFBEAT redresses this by exploring Britain''s obscurities and curiosities - from the late fifties leap in film production to the death of popular domestic cinema in the early eighties. Featuring essays, interviews and in-depth reviews, OFFBEAT is a guide through a host of cinematic trends and episodes, including: - ''Anti-swinging sixties'' films - CIA-funded British cartoons - The demise of the short as supporting feature. Now updated with more than 150 pages of new reviews and essays!

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