{"title":"Series: International Film Stars","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Film Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e series offers an engaging insight into the lives and legacies of cinema's most captivating figures from around the globe. Readers can expect a rich blend of cultural perspectives and personal journeys that reveal the artistry and influence behind some of the screen’s most memorable talents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom intimate character studies to broader reflections on the film industry, this collection appeals to enthusiasts who appreciate the intersection of biography, history, and the universal language of film. Each volume invites readers to explore the stories beyond the spotlight, celebrating a diverse range of cinematic icons.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stardom-film-couples-and-love-teams-in-1970s-philippine-cinema-by-chrishandra-sebastiampillai-9781399521000","title":"Stardom, Film Couples and Love Teams in 1970s Philippine Cinema","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis monograph addresses a subject in star studies that is still developing outside of (and even within) Hollywood and cinemas of the West: the film couple. Known as the 'love team' in the Philippines, they are a transmedia phenomenon whose sheer ubiquity and variety make them an ideal case study to work towards an understanding of the film couple and how they contribute to the pleasure of watching films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilm couples move beyond understanding the star as an individual, particularly where a popular love team is a prerequisite early training ground for successful stardom in the studio system. In \u003cem\u003eStardom, Film Couples and Love Teams in 1970s Philippine Cinema\u003c\/em\u003e, I explore three different identities that construct film couples and offer a vocabulary to distinguish between these identities and consider how they are inflected by each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI then trace how the couple is constructed at various stages by stars, studios, film and other cross-media appearances, their fandom and the wider societal context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934240129260,"sku":"9781399521000","price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399521000-stardom-film-couples-and-love-teams-in-1970s-philippine-cinema.jpg?v=1783907491"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/series-international-film-stars.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}