"Star" . . . . "\"The Star\" examines Hollywood stardom as a cultural phenomenom, using Joan Crawford as a case study. Stars are not only the embodiement of a culture's needs and desires, they are also effective marketing tools. \"The Western\" traces the evolution of the western film genre as well as considering its sociological importance." . . . . . . . . "Criticism, interpretation, etc" . . "Western" . . . . . . . . . . "American cinema. The star. The western" . . .