Journals / Journal of American Studies of Turkey / 2012 / Sayı: 35

Gore Vidal in the Cinema

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111–132
Publication Date
2012-06-01
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Well, why don’t we shape these dreams, deliberately?” Vidal, Hollywood 447 .

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Objective & Hypothesis:Throughout his writing life Gore Vidal had an ambivalent relationship with the world of films in general, and Hollywood in particular.
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Key Findings & Data:One character remarks in his novel Hollywood 1989 : “We [Hollywood producers] are now supplying the world with all sorts of dreams and ideas.
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Conclusion & Impact:Well, why don’t we shape these dreams, deliberately?” Vidal, Hollywood 447 .
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Throughout his writing life Gore Vidal had an ambivalent relationship with the world of films in general, and Hollywood in particular. On the one hand he understood how Hollywood was a dominant cultural force in twentieth century American cultures, helping to shape people’s beliefs as well as embodying changing political moods. One character remarks in his novel Hollywood 1989 : “We [Hollywood producers] are now supplying the world with all sorts of dreams and ideas. Well, why don’t we shape these dreams, deliberately?” Vidal, Hollywood 447 .

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RAW, L. (2012). Gore Vidal in the Cinema. Journal of American Studies of Turkey, Sayı: 35, 111–132. https://ajindex.com/articles/717881

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