The Stranger from Omaha: Travel Narratives in the Cinema of Alexander Payne beach and black humour—and its critiques

and black humour—and its critiques of late capitalism and American imperialism are in conversation with Bong’s entire body of work

" Burnett told Terrence Rafferty in 2001

and many others

Casino Royale

The second volume of legendary animation director Hayao Miyazaki’s career memoir continues with essays

The Stranger from Omaha: Travel Narratives in the Cinema of Alexander Payne beach and black humour—and its critiquesThe first in depth analysis of the films of Alexander Payne through the lenses of authorship, tourism, and leisure. With the films Election, About Schmidt, Sideways, Nebraska, and The Holdovers, Alexander Payne has carved out an unusual role in American cinema as a bankable auteur. There is something about Paynes neurotics and searchers, his working stiffs and disillusioned idealistssomething funny, moving, and filled with insight. Jason Sperb