"This work demonstrates how Elvis, through his films, reflected a shifting social, cultural and political landscape in America. Encompassing all 31 movies and two 1970s documentaries, it provides a film-by-film study of Elvis Presley and America, and argues that each film reflects the society for which it was made"--Provided by publisher.
Noting that Elvis' films are often overlooked in place of serious analyses of his music, Brode examines 33 films and what they reveal about American culture, beginning with Love Me Tender, up to the 1970s specials Elvis: That's the Way It Is and Elvis on Tour. He acknowledges the poor quality of many of the films, and also recognizes the good ones--Viva Las Vegas, King Creole, and Jailhouse Rock--in his chronological analysis. Brode is a film historian and journalist and teaches popular culture and screenwriting at Syracuse U. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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