James Chapman est Professeur d'Études Cinématographiques, dont le travail explore la riche histoire de la culture populaire britannique, en se concentrant particulièrement sur le cinéma et la télévision dans leurs contextes historiques. Ses recherches s'inspirent des théories de Gilles Deleuze, qu'il applique pour comprendre les rôles multiples et la nature du cinéma et de la télévision populaires. Ses analyses perspicaces explorent des phénomènes culturels emblématiques, y compris des séries de science-fiction influentes et la franchise durable de James Bond. L'approche de Chapman offre un examen réfléchi et intelligent de ces aspects importants de l'histoire cinématographique et télévisuelle.
The book delves into the evolution of financial support for British film production, tracing its development from the industry's inception through to the conclusion of World War II. It explores the various funding sources, economic challenges, and the impact of historical events on filmmaking during this transformative period, providing a detailed account of how finance shaped the British cinema landscape.
In this study of a television institution--the first to draw extensively on the full riches of the BBC Written Archives--James Chapman explores the history of Doctor Who from its origins to the present day. He shows how the series has evolved to meet changing institutional and cultural contexts, while retaining its quirky, eccentric and distinctively British characteristics. And he demonstrates how the production history of the series has allowed it to renew and refresh its format in response to developments in the wider world of science fiction.
A cultural history of the most popular and enduring film series of all time. Chapman explores the origins of the Bond films in Fleming's novels, locates them in the spy thriller genre, discusses the Bond formula and places the suave British secret agent's adventures in cinema history and film culture.