Creating the Couple
Who decides how, when, and where Americans fall in love and get married? Virginia Wexman''s acute observations about movie stars and acting techniques show that Hollywood has often had the most powerful voice in demonstrating socially sanctioned ways of becoming a couple. Until now serious film critics have paid little attention to the impact of performance styles on American romance, and have oft...
Who decides how, when, and where Americans fall in love and get married? Virginia Wexman''s acute observations about movie stars and acting techniques show that Hollywood has often had the most powerful voice in demonstrating socially sanctioned ways of becoming a couple. Until now serious film critics have paid little attention to the impact of performance styles on American romance, and have oft...
