Hollywood to Bollywood: Reviewing the Culture of Musicals An M/C Reviews feature http://reviews.media-culture.org.au Edited by Emma Nelms and Kate Douglas M/C Reviews would like to invite contributions for a reviews feature on the theatrical, cinematic and televisual significance of musicals. We will publish a collection of short critiques or thought-pieces (each submission should be 1000 words or less) on the subject of musicals (whether film, theatre or television), as well as reviews of particular musicals. Possible topics include (but should not be limited to): The re-emergence of the musical (from Moulin Rouge and Chicago to and Dancer in the Dark) Musical favourites—"hits" and "misses"; post WWII "feel good" musicals Musicals and the Oscars Hollywood, Bollywood and European musicals; musicals and nationalism; post-colonial and postmodern musicals The international popularity of Bollywood and its cultural impact on cinema (from Monsoon Wedding to The Guru) Bollywood billboards and disco beats The influence of Western musicals on Bollywood musicals and vice versa "Stars" of the musical Film adaptations of stage musicals Musical episodes of T.V. series (Xena, Ally McBeal, Buffy, The Simpsons) Queer(ing) musicals Dance/choreography Costumes/makeup Songs, sounds, voice-dubbing, lip-synching The commodification of the musical; ancillary texts—soundtracks, DVDs, re-releases; fandom The deadline for submissions is 14th July 2003. Articles should be no longer than 1000 words (submissions exceeding this length will not be considered) and should use MLA referencing style. Please submit your articles for consideration directly online at http://reviews.media-culture.org.au (please note—you must register as a user and include a contact e-mail address; anonymous reviews will not be published) or send completed submissions and any enquiries via e-mail to Emma Nelms [log in to unmask] and Kate Douglas [log in to unmask] --- Send the right message --- + Today freemail + Get your free, private email address at http://www.today.com.au ---- Screen-L is sponsored by the Telecommunication & Film Dept., the University of Alabama: http://www.tcf.ua.edu