Modernist Architecture and Hollywood Cinema

This book offers a compelling examination of cinematic architecture, focusing on the portrayal of modern and late-modern architecture in Hollywood cinema post-1980. It investigates the persistent trend of "vilifying" modernism, where sleek, modern designs are often linked with oppressive or nightmarish settings, particularly in films featuring negative male characters. Through a detailed analysis of seven key films, including Sleeping with the Enemy and Die Hard, the book explores how moder...