Interpreting and Transmitting Kynicism in Joker
Home > Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Cultural and media studies > Media studies > Interpreting and Transmitting Kynicism in Joker: The Dark Side of Film Fandom
Interpreting and Transmitting Kynicism in Joker: The Dark Side of Film Fandom

Interpreting and Transmitting Kynicism in Joker: The Dark Side of Film Fandom


     0     
5
4
3
2
1



Out of Stock


Notify me when this book is in stock
X
About the Book

Table of Contents:
Section 1: Theoretical Underpinnings of Malicious Movie Talk Chapter 1: Clever Enemies and the Problem of Joker Chapter 2: Joker in the Tradition of Malicious Spurring and Poaching Chapter 3: Whiteness and The Joker: A Brief History of a Very Pale Clown Section 2: Understanding Fan Interpretations and Symbolism in Joker Chapter 4: Interpreting Joker: A Map for Understanding Chapter 5: Semiotics of White Nationalism in Joker: A Close Reading of the Film and Its Symbolism Chapter 6: Social and Cultural “Wells of Magic”: Exploring Interpretive Communities and their Referents Chapter 7: Conflicts of Interpretation in White Nationalist Movie Fandom Section 3: Drawing Meaning from Joker: Bringing Philosophy to Fan Communication Chapter 8: Cultivation of a Joker Filmosophy Conclusion: Implications for [Aca]fans Amid Competing Hermeneutic Discourses

About the Author :
Kyle A. Hammonds is assistant professor of instruction at the University of Texas – Dallas.

Review :
“Kynicism in Joker chronicles how even though the white make-up on the Joker’s face has lessened over time, white nationalists’ embrace of the villainous character, and use of him to further their causes, reached new heights with the 2019 movie Joker. Masquerading as film critiques, Hammonds breaks down how white nationalist movie fans differentially employ the film to fit their ‘forgotten [white] man’ victimhood narratives or ceaseless urging for hypermasculinity. Avoiding reductionism, Hammonds deftly dissects how fans and fandoms can co-opt and reappropriate pop culture objects to reinforce their ideologies and create ‘filmosophies’ that, in this case, show the dark underbelly of fandom and its power.” While Joker might ostensibly seek to give insight into the mind of its villainous protagonist, this book examines how the subtext of the film presents white nationalists the opportunity to project and perpetuate their own agenda. Kyle A. Hammonds skillfully examines how the film depicts white nationalist groups and discusses how white nationalist fans use motifs and symbols from Joker to push their alt-right ideals.


Best Sellers


Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781666930870
  • Publisher: Lexington Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Lexington Books
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 242
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1666930873
  • Publisher Date: 29 May 2024
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: The Dark Side of Film Fandom


Similar Products

Add Photo
Add Photo

Customer Reviews

REVIEWS      0     
Click Here To Be The First to Review this Product
Interpreting and Transmitting Kynicism in Joker: The Dark Side of Film Fandom
Lexington Books -
Interpreting and Transmitting Kynicism in Joker: The Dark Side of Film Fandom
Writing guidlines
We want to publish your review, so please:
  • keep your review on the product. Review's that defame author's character will be rejected.
  • Keep your review focused on the product.
  • Avoid writing about customer service. contact us instead if you have issue requiring immediate attention.
  • Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product.
  • Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names.

Interpreting and Transmitting Kynicism in Joker: The Dark Side of Film Fandom

Required fields are marked with *

Review Title*
Review
    Add Photo Add up to 6 photos
    Would you recommend this product to a friend?
    Tag this Book Read more
    Does your review contain spoilers?
    What type of reader best describes you?
    I agree to the terms & conditions
    You may receive emails regarding this submission. Any emails will include the ability to opt-out of future communications.

    CUSTOMER RATINGS AND REVIEWS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TERMS OF USE

    These Terms of Use govern your conduct associated with the Customer Ratings and Reviews and/or Questions and Answers service offered by Bookswagon (the "CRR Service").


    By submitting any content to Bookswagon, you guarantee that:
    • You are the sole author and owner of the intellectual property rights in the content;
    • All "moral rights" that you may have in such content have been voluntarily waived by you;
    • All content that you post is accurate;
    • You are at least 13 years old;
    • Use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
    You further agree that you may not submit any content:
    • That is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • That infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
    • That violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
    • That is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;
    • For which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any unapproved third party;
    • That includes any information that references other websites, addresses, email addresses, contact information or phone numbers;
    • That contains any computer viruses, worms or other potentially damaging computer programs or files.
    You agree to indemnify and hold Bookswagon (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.


    For any content that you submit, you grant Bookswagon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell, transfer, and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Additionally,  Bookswagon may transfer or share any personal information that you submit with its third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc. in accordance with  Privacy Policy


    All content that you submit may be used at Bookswagon's sole discretion. Bookswagon reserves the right to change, condense, withhold publication, remove or delete any content on Bookswagon's website that Bookswagon deems, in its sole discretion, to violate the content guidelines or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  Bookswagon does not guarantee that you will have any recourse through Bookswagon to edit or delete any content you have submitted. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days. However, Bookswagon reserves the right to remove or to refuse to post any submission to the extent authorized by law. You acknowledge that you, not Bookswagon, are responsible for the contents of your submission. None of the content that you submit shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of Bookswagon, its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or third party service providers (including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.)and their respective directors, officers and employees.

    Accept

    New Arrivals


    Inspired by your browsing history


    Your review has been submitted!

    You've already reviewed this product!