American Beauty (Original title)
Date: 1999 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: Sam Mendes
Production company billing: ©1999 DreamWorks LLC Dreamworks Pictures presents [end] a Jinks/Cohen Company production Colour by DeLuxe Prints by Technicolor Dolby Digital/DTS/SDDS [2.35:1] filmed with Panavision cameras and lenses produced and distributed on Eastman Film MPAA: 36807 author: DreamWorks LLC
Synopsis: Black comedy. Lester Burnham is a man with a heavy dose of mid-life crisis; he has long since given up any pretensions of a loving relationship with his wife Carolyn and has lost interest in his job on an advertising magazine. The only ray of light seems to be the comely young friend of his daughter, in whom Lester takes an unhealthy interest with the intent of seducing her. With this in mind he begins to lift weights to improve his physique and finally decides to live life as he did when he was a young man - much to the astonishment of his family.
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Releases
Date: October 1999Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 122 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 21 January 2000Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 121 mins 53 secs - Length: 10969 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: United International Pictures (UK) Ltd
Title: Corporate classicism and the metaphysical style: affects, effects, and contexts of two recent trends in screen scoringAuthor: REYLAND, Nicholas Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Outlines two trends in narrative film scoring, 'corporate classicism' and the 'metaphysical style', analysing their relationship to each other, to broader developments in screen aesthetics, and to structures of feeling and social experience characteristic of the early 21st century. Discusses a range of examples, focusing on extracts from Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard's score for 'The Dark Knight' (2008) and Thomas Newman's score for 'American Beauty' (1999).
In: CineAction! n76 2009 Pages: 16-21
Title: Kiarostami's Life Lessons: How art flourishes where it...Author: JONES, Dan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...would suffer, and struggles where it should thrive". Comparison of TASTE OF CHERRIES and AMERICAN BEAUTY, showing that art seems to flourish under totalitarian, religious fundamentalism and not in a capitalist democracy.
In: CineAction! n75 2008 Pages: 4-19
Title: The Bones of Reagan or The Ruins of Art Cinema in Contemporary American FilmAuthor: VARGA, Darrell Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part of a whole issue on art cinema.
In: Feminist Media Studies v6 n3 September 2006 Pages: 263-280
Title: A Queer Undertaking: Anxiety and reparation in the HBO...Author: MUNT, Sally R. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Title ends: "...television drama series 'Six Feet Under'"
In: Filmmaker v14 n2 Winter 2006 Pages: 110-111
Title: Permanant rotationArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker lists what it considers its twenty essential film soundtracks.
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Film Studies n9 Winter 2006 Pages: 22-28
Title: Rhizomatic time and temporal poetics in American BeautyAuthor: FURBY, Jacqueline Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines the temporality of film through a discussion of Sam Mendes' AMERICAN BEAUTY, with reference to the narratologic al approach as well as the writings of Deleuze and Bergson.
In: Quarterly Review of Film and Video v22 n2 Apr-Jun 2005 Pages: 189-202
Title: Momophobia: incapacitated mothers and their adult childrenAuthor: ROTH, Elaine Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Title ends:"...in 1990's films". The author analyses a series of films from the 1990s which depict institutionalised or incapacitated mothers of adult children.
In: Premiere v19 n1 September 2005 Pages: 103-104,106,108
Title: The 20 most overrated movies of all time?Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Cinema Journal v44 n1 Autumn 2004 Pages: 69-93
Title: "Too Close for Comfort": American Beauty and the Incest...Author: KARLYN, Kathleen Rowe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Motif". Examines the suggestion of incest in the father- daughter relationship in AMERICAN BEAUTY and the cultural shift in the sexualisation of young girls and the unsympath- etic portrayal of mothers and career women in films.
In: Film Comment v39 n4 Jul/Aug 2003 Pages: 25-27
Title: Instant authenticityAuthor: HAMPTON, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of AMERICAN SPLENDOR as a "situation-alienation" comedy, referring also to ADAPTATION, BEING JOHN MALKOVICH, AMERICAN BEAUTY, and the television series SIX FEET UNDER.
In: Premiere n320 October 2003 Pages: 96-101
Title: Dirty pretty adosAuthor: DESCHAMPS, Hugo Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: On the portrayal of teenagers in recent films, includes reference to AMERICAN BEAUTY, KIDS, Le PETIT CRIMINEL, FUNNY GAMES among others.
In: Secuencias: Revista de Historia del Cine n15 2002 Pages: 60-69
Title: 'AMERICAN BEAUTY'. Un intento de recentralización del héroeAuthor: MASOLIVER, Marta Selva Article type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Article title ends: "o el 'atrévete contra ellas' como pro- puesta".Taking AMERICAN BEAUTY as a case in point,the author tries to demonstrate how the traditional hero has controlled the narrative action & assumed his patriarchal status.
In: Sight and Sound v11 n1 January 2001 Page: 62
Title: Home moviesAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Velvet Light Trap n47 Spring 2001 Pages: 3-14
Title: "I laughed and cringed at the same time"...Author: MCKITTRICK, Casey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: As films explore the pitfalls of suburban life, taboos are thrown up. Looks at AMERICAN BEAUTY and HAPPINESS and the online forum, the Internet Movie Database, as people discuss pedophilia.
In: Spectator v21 n1 Autumn 2001 Pages: 36-39
Title: "Look closer": The white spaces of American BeautyAuthor: HUTCHINSON, Sikivu Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: As a kind of personal reflection, the author of the article contrasts her own memories and experiences of suburban Los Angeles with the conspicuously white spaces represented in AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Empire n139 January 2001 Page: 94
Title: MM 2000 the review of the year: classic scene of the yearArticle type: TranscriptLanguage: English
Description: Transcript of the 'evening meal' scene from AMERICAN BEAUTY where Lester tells his wife that he has given up his job.
In: Film Review vSpec. n34 Year book 2001 Page: 41
Title: American beautyAuthor: WYMAN, Mark Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n468 February 2000 Pages: 32-33
Title: American Beauty: Réduction du domaine de la lutteAuthor: EISENREICH, Pierre Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: CineAction! n53 November 2000 Pages: 50-52
Title: Saying it with flowersAuthor: BROWN, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On themes of sexuality in AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly v19 n73 Spring 2000 Page: 15
Title: Record reviewsAuthor: BUCHSBAUM, Tony Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review.
In: American Cinematographer v81 n3 March 2000 Pages: 80-82
Title: American BeautyAuthor: PROBST, Christopher Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Conrad Hall discusses his collaboration with director Sam Mendes on AMERICAN BEAUTY, refers to framing, and lighting.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n1 January 2000 Pages: 24-26
Title: The nice man comethAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Sam Mendes who discusses his film AMERICAN BEAUTY and the darker more emotional film he found in the cutting room after shooting what he thought was going to be a much more whimsical, comic story.
In: American Cinematographer v81 n6 June 2000 Pages: 74-109
Title: Impeccable imagesAuthor: HEURING, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interviews with the cinematographers nominated by the ASC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1999 to be honored for outstanding cinematography. Includes Conrad Hall for AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Creative Screenwriting v7 n1 Jan/Feb 2000 Pages: 26-35
Title: American Beauty: an interview with Alan BallAuthor: CHUMO, Peter N. II Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with writer Alan Ball who discusses his work on the script for AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Creative Screenwriting v7 n1 Jan/Feb 2000 Pages: 27-35
Title: American Beauty: script reviewAuthor: CHUMO, Peter N. II Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Film Quarterly v54 n2 Winter 2000-1 Pages: 46-50
Title: [Film Quarterly - v54 n2 Winter 2000-1: no known title]Author: HENTZI, Gary Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n134 August 2000 Page: 128
Title: Video to rentAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n134 August 2000 Pages: 96-99
Title: Kiss and tellAuthor: PARAMOR, Jordan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with actress Mena Suvari who discusses her role in AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Vanity Fair n476 April 2000 Page: 30, 32, 34
Title: A place in the sunAuthor: RIZZUTO, Robin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short profiles of nine young talents from films such as CRUEL INTENTIONS, ELECTION, ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER, AMERICAN PIE and AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Cinéaste v25 n2 March 2000 Pages: 51-52
Title: [Cinéaste - v25 n2 March 2000: no known title]Author: ARTHUR, Paul Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n9 September 2000 Page: 60
Title: Video reviewsAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n26 Spring 2000 Page: 27
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v7 n1 Jan/Feb 2000 Page: 6
Title: Why American Beauty works: focus on: the use of symbolsAuthor: FREEMAN, David Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
In: Télérama n2612 2 Feb 2000 Page: 48
Title: American BeautyAuthor: GUICHARD, Louis Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Written By v4 n3 March 2000 Pages: 24-37
Title: True beautyAuthor: KAZAN, Nicholas Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with screenwriter Alan Ball and producers Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen who discuss the inspiration and creation of AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Screen International n1246 18 Feb 2000 Page: 42
Title: What the critics say in... FRANCEAuthor: DUBOIS, Julien Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Critics' reviews of AMERICAN BEAUTY and TOY STORY 2 in France.
In: StarBurst vSpec n46 Yearbook 2000 Pages: 6-10,12-16
Title: Top films 2000Author: CARTMEL, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief reviews of the editor's choice of films of 2000.
In: Movieline v11 n6 March 2000 Pages: 62-69
Title: Ten best actorsAuthor: ATKINSON, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Movieline chooses the top 10 actors' performances for 1999, including Kevin Spacey in AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione n45 May/Jun 2000 Pages: 54-56
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - n45 May/Jun 2000: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Radio Times v304 n3960 15 Jan 2000 Pages: 8-10, 12-13
Title: Andrew Duncan meets Kevin Spacey.Author: DUNCAN, Andrew Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview in which Kevin Spacey talks about his annoyance at press speculation about his sexuality; the roles he has played, especially in AMERICAN BEAUTY; his background; producing, and love of acting in the theatre.
In: Premiere v13 n10 June 2000 Page: 99
Title: American beautyAuthor: KELLY, Christopher Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere n275 January 2000 Page: 72
Title: AMERICAN BEAUTYAuthor: JAUBERTY, Christian Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Premiere n275 January 2000 Pages: 82-83
Title: "Spielberg a lu le scénario d'"American Beauty" un samedi...Author: JAUBERTY, Christian Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Kevin Spacey talks about his work, particularly AMERICAN BEAUTY. Article title ends "...et a donné son feu vert pour le produire sans changer un mot".
In: Entertainment Weekly n530 10 Mar 2000 Pages: 8-9
Title: Apple juiceAuthor: KARGER, Dave Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discussion on the two front-runners for Oscar awards: CIDER HOUSE RULES and AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n2 February 2000 Page: 40
Title: ReviewsAuthor: JACKSON, Kevin Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v13 n7 March 2000 Pages: 60-63
Title: Lust Horizon: Breaking the sex barrierAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the portrayal of sex in the movies, looking particularly at recent films such as AMERICAN PIE, AMERICAN BEAUTY, The END OF THE AFFAIR, and so on. Also looks at ratings for films.
In: Empire n128 February 2000 Page: 12
Title: New filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n128 February 2000 Pages: 80-86
Title: Top cat!Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Kevin Spacey who talks about the rumours circulating concerning his sexuality and about his latest film, AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Empire n128 February 2000 Pages: 84-85
Title: Mena SuvariAuthor: DAWSON, Jeff Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Short interview with actress Mena Suvari who discusses her experience of filming on AMERICAN BEAUTY and her upcoming projects.
In: Legend n31 2000 Pages: 24-25
Title: [Legend - n31 2000: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review
In: Score Filmmuziek Magazine n115 June 2000 Page: 6
Title: American beatyAuthor: Peter S. Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: Dutch
Description: Review of the CD for AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Screen International n1243 28 Jan 2000 Page: 8
Title: Beauty turns Globe heads to take lead in Oscar raceAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: On the Golden Globe award winners for 2000.
In: Empire n129 March 2000 Page: 130
Title: SoundtracksAuthor: JEFFRIES, Neil Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the soundtrack to AMERICAN BEAUTY (1999).
In: Entertainment Weekly n508 22 Oct 1999 Pages: 52-53
Title: Making their beauty marksAuthor: HOCHMAN, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on Mena Suvari and Thora Birch, young stars featured in AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n39 2 Oct 1999 Page: 26
Title: American beautyAuthor: FUCHS, Andreas Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Premiere v13 n2 October 1999 Page: 22, 24
Title: American BeautyAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Inside Film n20 December 1999 Page: 23
Title: indy film reviewsAuthor: SMITH, Bec Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n506 8 Oct 1999 Pages: 40-41
Title: Wes BentleyAuthor: DALY, Steve Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On Wes Bentley, star of AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v356 n31 23 Feb 1999 Page: 25
Title: IN PRODUCTIONAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n503 17 Sep 1999 Pages: 49-50
Title: Clean streetsAuthor: GLEIBERMAN, Owen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n126 December 1999 Page: 48
Title: Future filmsArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Vanity Fair n470 October 1999 Page: 119
Title: Vanities: Wild wild WesAuthor: SMITH, Krista Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Photo and short profile of Wes Bentley currently starring in AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Cinema Scope n1 1999 Pages: 39-40
Title: Cinema Scope reviewAuthor: LIM, Dennis Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviews of films shown in 1999 Toronto International Film Festival.
In: Variety 13 Sep 1999 Page: 40, 50
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n514 26 Nov 1999 Pages: 25-26
Title: Moving picturesAuthor: HOCHMAN, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the last movie posters of the millenium;GIRL INTER -RUPTED, MAGNOLIA, ANGELA'S ASHES, THE INSIDER, THE LIMEY, BEING JOHN MALKOVICH, LIBERTY HEIGHTS and AMERICAN BEAUTY, etc.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n11 November 1999 Page: 5
Title: Rushes: the Brits are backArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the likelihood of AMERICAN BEAUTY picking up an Oscar.
In: Premiere v13 n1 September 1999 Page: 57
Title: American beautyAuthor: SMITH, Sean M. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Kevin Spacey and Sam Mendes talk about making AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Screen International n1188 11 Dec 1998 Page: 46
Title: INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: Moss-Wellington, Wyatt Pages: vi, 250 pages
Title: Alan Ball: conversations
Author: FAHY, Thomas Pages: xvii, 137 pages
Title: synergy of film and music: sight and sound in five Hollywood films
Author: Rothbart, Peter Pages: xx, 159 pages
Title: Cinema, technologies of visibility, and the reanimation of desire
Author: HAUSMANN, Vincent J. Pages: xii, 231 p.
Title: Indiewood, USA: where Hollywood meets independent cinema
Author: KING, Geoff Pages: 294 p.
Title: Studying American Beauty
Author: POINTS, Jeremy Pages: 144 pages
Title: Movies and the moral adventure of life
Author: STONE, Alan A. Pages: xvi, 219 p.
Title: Considering Alan Ball: essays on sexuality, death and America in the television and film writings
Author: FAHY, Thomas Pages: vi, 184 p.
Title: Media and society: an introduction
Author: O'SHAUGHNESSY, Michael Pages: xviii, 494 p.
Title: Screen methods: comparative readings in film studies
Author: FURBY, Jacqueline Pages: x, 179 p.
Title: Catching light: looking for God in the movies
Author: ANKER, Roy M. Pages: x, 402 p.
Title: Family life: riflessioni e schede per un cinema sulla famiglia
Author: FIORI, Roberto Pages: 126p.
Title: American Beauty
Author: BALL, Alan Pages: xxix, 153 pages
Title: American beauty: the shooting script
Author: BALL, Alan Pages: vii-viii, 118p.
Title: Unruly girls, unrepentant mothers: redefining feminism on screen
Author: KARLYN, Kathleen Rowe Pages: xi, 308 p.
Title: Cinema and community
Author: MCKIERNAN, D.W. Pages: ix, 226p.
Date: 1999 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: Sam Mendes
Production company billing: ©1999 DreamWorks LLC Dreamworks Pictures presents [end] a Jinks/Cohen Company production Colour by DeLuxe Prints by Technicolor Dolby Digital/DTS/SDDS [2.35:1] filmed with Panavision cameras and lenses produced and distributed on Eastman Film MPAA: 36807 author: DreamWorks LLC
Synopsis: Black comedy. Lester Burnham is a man with a heavy dose of mid-life crisis; he has long since given up any pretensions of a loving relationship with his wife Carolyn and has lost interest in his job on an advertising magazine. The only ray of light seems to be the comely young friend of his daughter, in whom Lester takes an unhealthy interest with the intent of seducing her. With this in mind he begins to lift weights to improve his physique and finally decides to live life as he did when he was a young man - much to the astonishment of his family.
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Releases
Date: October 1999Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 122 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 21 January 2000Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 121 mins 53 secs - Length: 10969 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: United International Pictures (UK) Ltd
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(69)
In: Music, sound, and the moving image v9 n2 Autumn 2015 Pages: 115-130Title: Corporate classicism and the metaphysical style: affects, effects, and contexts of two recent trends in screen scoringAuthor: REYLAND, Nicholas Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Outlines two trends in narrative film scoring, 'corporate classicism' and the 'metaphysical style', analysing their relationship to each other, to broader developments in screen aesthetics, and to structures of feeling and social experience characteristic of the early 21st century. Discusses a range of examples, focusing on extracts from Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard's score for 'The Dark Knight' (2008) and Thomas Newman's score for 'American Beauty' (1999).
In: CineAction! n76 2009 Pages: 16-21
Title: Kiarostami's Life Lessons: How art flourishes where it...Author: JONES, Dan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...would suffer, and struggles where it should thrive". Comparison of TASTE OF CHERRIES and AMERICAN BEAUTY, showing that art seems to flourish under totalitarian, religious fundamentalism and not in a capitalist democracy.
In: CineAction! n75 2008 Pages: 4-19
Title: The Bones of Reagan or The Ruins of Art Cinema in Contemporary American FilmAuthor: VARGA, Darrell Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part of a whole issue on art cinema.
In: Feminist Media Studies v6 n3 September 2006 Pages: 263-280
Title: A Queer Undertaking: Anxiety and reparation in the HBO...Author: MUNT, Sally R. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Title ends: "...television drama series 'Six Feet Under'"
In: Filmmaker v14 n2 Winter 2006 Pages: 110-111
Title: Permanant rotationArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker lists what it considers its twenty essential film soundtracks.
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Film Studies n9 Winter 2006 Pages: 22-28
Title: Rhizomatic time and temporal poetics in American BeautyAuthor: FURBY, Jacqueline Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines the temporality of film through a discussion of Sam Mendes' AMERICAN BEAUTY, with reference to the narratologic al approach as well as the writings of Deleuze and Bergson.
In: Quarterly Review of Film and Video v22 n2 Apr-Jun 2005 Pages: 189-202
Title: Momophobia: incapacitated mothers and their adult childrenAuthor: ROTH, Elaine Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Title ends:"...in 1990's films". The author analyses a series of films from the 1990s which depict institutionalised or incapacitated mothers of adult children.
In: Premiere v19 n1 September 2005 Pages: 103-104,106,108
Title: The 20 most overrated movies of all time?Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Cinema Journal v44 n1 Autumn 2004 Pages: 69-93
Title: "Too Close for Comfort": American Beauty and the Incest...Author: KARLYN, Kathleen Rowe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Motif". Examines the suggestion of incest in the father- daughter relationship in AMERICAN BEAUTY and the cultural shift in the sexualisation of young girls and the unsympath- etic portrayal of mothers and career women in films.
In: Film Comment v39 n4 Jul/Aug 2003 Pages: 25-27
Title: Instant authenticityAuthor: HAMPTON, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of AMERICAN SPLENDOR as a "situation-alienation" comedy, referring also to ADAPTATION, BEING JOHN MALKOVICH, AMERICAN BEAUTY, and the television series SIX FEET UNDER.
In: Premiere n320 October 2003 Pages: 96-101
Title: Dirty pretty adosAuthor: DESCHAMPS, Hugo Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: On the portrayal of teenagers in recent films, includes reference to AMERICAN BEAUTY, KIDS, Le PETIT CRIMINEL, FUNNY GAMES among others.
In: Secuencias: Revista de Historia del Cine n15 2002 Pages: 60-69
Title: 'AMERICAN BEAUTY'. Un intento de recentralización del héroeAuthor: MASOLIVER, Marta Selva Article type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Article title ends: "o el 'atrévete contra ellas' como pro- puesta".Taking AMERICAN BEAUTY as a case in point,the author tries to demonstrate how the traditional hero has controlled the narrative action & assumed his patriarchal status.
In: Sight and Sound v11 n1 January 2001 Page: 62
Title: Home moviesAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Velvet Light Trap n47 Spring 2001 Pages: 3-14
Title: "I laughed and cringed at the same time"...Author: MCKITTRICK, Casey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: As films explore the pitfalls of suburban life, taboos are thrown up. Looks at AMERICAN BEAUTY and HAPPINESS and the online forum, the Internet Movie Database, as people discuss pedophilia.
In: Spectator v21 n1 Autumn 2001 Pages: 36-39
Title: "Look closer": The white spaces of American BeautyAuthor: HUTCHINSON, Sikivu Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: As a kind of personal reflection, the author of the article contrasts her own memories and experiences of suburban Los Angeles with the conspicuously white spaces represented in AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Empire n139 January 2001 Page: 94
Title: MM 2000 the review of the year: classic scene of the yearArticle type: TranscriptLanguage: English
Description: Transcript of the 'evening meal' scene from AMERICAN BEAUTY where Lester tells his wife that he has given up his job.
In: Film Review vSpec. n34 Year book 2001 Page: 41
Title: American beautyAuthor: WYMAN, Mark Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n468 February 2000 Pages: 32-33
Title: American Beauty: Réduction du domaine de la lutteAuthor: EISENREICH, Pierre Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: CineAction! n53 November 2000 Pages: 50-52
Title: Saying it with flowersAuthor: BROWN, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On themes of sexuality in AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly v19 n73 Spring 2000 Page: 15
Title: Record reviewsAuthor: BUCHSBAUM, Tony Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review.
In: American Cinematographer v81 n3 March 2000 Pages: 80-82
Title: American BeautyAuthor: PROBST, Christopher Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Conrad Hall discusses his collaboration with director Sam Mendes on AMERICAN BEAUTY, refers to framing, and lighting.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n1 January 2000 Pages: 24-26
Title: The nice man comethAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Sam Mendes who discusses his film AMERICAN BEAUTY and the darker more emotional film he found in the cutting room after shooting what he thought was going to be a much more whimsical, comic story.
In: American Cinematographer v81 n6 June 2000 Pages: 74-109
Title: Impeccable imagesAuthor: HEURING, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interviews with the cinematographers nominated by the ASC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1999 to be honored for outstanding cinematography. Includes Conrad Hall for AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Creative Screenwriting v7 n1 Jan/Feb 2000 Pages: 26-35
Title: American Beauty: an interview with Alan BallAuthor: CHUMO, Peter N. II Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with writer Alan Ball who discusses his work on the script for AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Creative Screenwriting v7 n1 Jan/Feb 2000 Pages: 27-35
Title: American Beauty: script reviewAuthor: CHUMO, Peter N. II Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Film Quarterly v54 n2 Winter 2000-1 Pages: 46-50
Title: [Film Quarterly - v54 n2 Winter 2000-1: no known title]Author: HENTZI, Gary Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n134 August 2000 Page: 128
Title: Video to rentAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n134 August 2000 Pages: 96-99
Title: Kiss and tellAuthor: PARAMOR, Jordan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with actress Mena Suvari who discusses her role in AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Vanity Fair n476 April 2000 Page: 30, 32, 34
Title: A place in the sunAuthor: RIZZUTO, Robin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short profiles of nine young talents from films such as CRUEL INTENTIONS, ELECTION, ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER, AMERICAN PIE and AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Cinéaste v25 n2 March 2000 Pages: 51-52
Title: [Cinéaste - v25 n2 March 2000: no known title]Author: ARTHUR, Paul Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n9 September 2000 Page: 60
Title: Video reviewsAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Music from the Movies n26 Spring 2000 Page: 27
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v7 n1 Jan/Feb 2000 Page: 6
Title: Why American Beauty works: focus on: the use of symbolsAuthor: FREEMAN, David Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
In: Télérama n2612 2 Feb 2000 Page: 48
Title: American BeautyAuthor: GUICHARD, Louis Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Written By v4 n3 March 2000 Pages: 24-37
Title: True beautyAuthor: KAZAN, Nicholas Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with screenwriter Alan Ball and producers Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen who discuss the inspiration and creation of AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Screen International n1246 18 Feb 2000 Page: 42
Title: What the critics say in... FRANCEAuthor: DUBOIS, Julien Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Critics' reviews of AMERICAN BEAUTY and TOY STORY 2 in France.
In: StarBurst vSpec n46 Yearbook 2000 Pages: 6-10,12-16
Title: Top films 2000Author: CARTMEL, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief reviews of the editor's choice of films of 2000.
In: Movieline v11 n6 March 2000 Pages: 62-69
Title: Ten best actorsAuthor: ATKINSON, Michael Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Movieline chooses the top 10 actors' performances for 1999, including Kevin Spacey in AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione n45 May/Jun 2000 Pages: 54-56
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - n45 May/Jun 2000: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Radio Times v304 n3960 15 Jan 2000 Pages: 8-10, 12-13
Title: Andrew Duncan meets Kevin Spacey.Author: DUNCAN, Andrew Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview in which Kevin Spacey talks about his annoyance at press speculation about his sexuality; the roles he has played, especially in AMERICAN BEAUTY; his background; producing, and love of acting in the theatre.
In: Premiere v13 n10 June 2000 Page: 99
Title: American beautyAuthor: KELLY, Christopher Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere n275 January 2000 Page: 72
Title: AMERICAN BEAUTYAuthor: JAUBERTY, Christian Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Premiere n275 January 2000 Pages: 82-83
Title: "Spielberg a lu le scénario d'"American Beauty" un samedi...Author: JAUBERTY, Christian Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Kevin Spacey talks about his work, particularly AMERICAN BEAUTY. Article title ends "...et a donné son feu vert pour le produire sans changer un mot".
In: Entertainment Weekly n530 10 Mar 2000 Pages: 8-9
Title: Apple juiceAuthor: KARGER, Dave Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discussion on the two front-runners for Oscar awards: CIDER HOUSE RULES and AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n2 February 2000 Page: 40
Title: ReviewsAuthor: JACKSON, Kevin Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v13 n7 March 2000 Pages: 60-63
Title: Lust Horizon: Breaking the sex barrierAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the portrayal of sex in the movies, looking particularly at recent films such as AMERICAN PIE, AMERICAN BEAUTY, The END OF THE AFFAIR, and so on. Also looks at ratings for films.
In: Empire n128 February 2000 Page: 12
Title: New filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n128 February 2000 Pages: 80-86
Title: Top cat!Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Kevin Spacey who talks about the rumours circulating concerning his sexuality and about his latest film, AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Empire n128 February 2000 Pages: 84-85
Title: Mena SuvariAuthor: DAWSON, Jeff Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Short interview with actress Mena Suvari who discusses her experience of filming on AMERICAN BEAUTY and her upcoming projects.
In: Legend n31 2000 Pages: 24-25
Title: [Legend - n31 2000: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review
In: Score Filmmuziek Magazine n115 June 2000 Page: 6
Title: American beatyAuthor: Peter S. Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: Dutch
Description: Review of the CD for AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Screen International n1243 28 Jan 2000 Page: 8
Title: Beauty turns Globe heads to take lead in Oscar raceAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: Festival ReportLanguage: English
Description: On the Golden Globe award winners for 2000.
In: Empire n129 March 2000 Page: 130
Title: SoundtracksAuthor: JEFFRIES, Neil Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the soundtrack to AMERICAN BEAUTY (1999).
In: Entertainment Weekly n508 22 Oct 1999 Pages: 52-53
Title: Making their beauty marksAuthor: HOCHMAN, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on Mena Suvari and Thora Birch, young stars featured in AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n39 2 Oct 1999 Page: 26
Title: American beautyAuthor: FUCHS, Andreas Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Premiere v13 n2 October 1999 Page: 22, 24
Title: American BeautyAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Inside Film n20 December 1999 Page: 23
Title: indy film reviewsAuthor: SMITH, Bec Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n506 8 Oct 1999 Pages: 40-41
Title: Wes BentleyAuthor: DALY, Steve Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On Wes Bentley, star of AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v356 n31 23 Feb 1999 Page: 25
Title: IN PRODUCTIONAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n503 17 Sep 1999 Pages: 49-50
Title: Clean streetsAuthor: GLEIBERMAN, Owen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n126 December 1999 Page: 48
Title: Future filmsArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Vanity Fair n470 October 1999 Page: 119
Title: Vanities: Wild wild WesAuthor: SMITH, Krista Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Photo and short profile of Wes Bentley currently starring in AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Cinema Scope n1 1999 Pages: 39-40
Title: Cinema Scope reviewAuthor: LIM, Dennis Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviews of films shown in 1999 Toronto International Film Festival.
In: Variety 13 Sep 1999 Page: 40, 50
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n514 26 Nov 1999 Pages: 25-26
Title: Moving picturesAuthor: HOCHMAN, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the last movie posters of the millenium;GIRL INTER -RUPTED, MAGNOLIA, ANGELA'S ASHES, THE INSIDER, THE LIMEY, BEING JOHN MALKOVICH, LIBERTY HEIGHTS and AMERICAN BEAUTY, etc.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n11 November 1999 Page: 5
Title: Rushes: the Brits are backArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the likelihood of AMERICAN BEAUTY picking up an Oscar.
In: Premiere v13 n1 September 1999 Page: 57
Title: American beautyAuthor: SMITH, Sean M. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Kevin Spacey and Sam Mendes talk about making AMERICAN BEAUTY.
In: Screen International n1188 11 Dec 1998 Page: 46
Title: INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
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Title: Narrative humanism: kindness and complexity in fiction and filmAuthor: Moss-Wellington, Wyatt Pages: vi, 250 pages
Title: Alan Ball: conversations
Author: FAHY, Thomas Pages: xvii, 137 pages
Title: synergy of film and music: sight and sound in five Hollywood films
Author: Rothbart, Peter Pages: xx, 159 pages
Title: Cinema, technologies of visibility, and the reanimation of desire
Author: HAUSMANN, Vincent J. Pages: xii, 231 p.
Title: Indiewood, USA: where Hollywood meets independent cinema
Author: KING, Geoff Pages: 294 p.
Title: Studying American Beauty
Author: POINTS, Jeremy Pages: 144 pages
Title: Movies and the moral adventure of life
Author: STONE, Alan A. Pages: xvi, 219 p.
Title: Considering Alan Ball: essays on sexuality, death and America in the television and film writings
Author: FAHY, Thomas Pages: vi, 184 p.
Title: Media and society: an introduction
Author: O'SHAUGHNESSY, Michael Pages: xviii, 494 p.
Title: Screen methods: comparative readings in film studies
Author: FURBY, Jacqueline Pages: x, 179 p.
Title: Catching light: looking for God in the movies
Author: ANKER, Roy M. Pages: x, 402 p.
Title: Family life: riflessioni e schede per un cinema sulla famiglia
Author: FIORI, Roberto Pages: 126p.
Title: American Beauty
Author: BALL, Alan Pages: xxix, 153 pages
Title: American beauty: the shooting script
Author: BALL, Alan Pages: vii-viii, 118p.
Title: Unruly girls, unrepentant mothers: redefining feminism on screen
Author: KARLYN, Kathleen Rowe Pages: xi, 308 p.
Title: Cinema and community
Author: MCKIERNAN, D.W. Pages: ix, 226p.