Looking at contemporary film and television, this book explores how popular genres frame our understanding of on-screen performance. Previous studies of screen

Genre in Asian Film and Television takes a dynamic approach to the study of Asian screen media previously under-represented in academic writing. It combines his

Winner of first Prize in the BAFTSS Best Edited Collection competition, this volume examines how different generations of women work within the genericity of au

This book provides a detailed account of genre history and contemporary trends in film genre, alongside the critical debates they have provoked.

This innovative and timely collection offers a wide-reaching critical evaluation of performance in television, mapping out key conventions, practices and concer