The book was designed to revitalize scholarly discussion on Fellini, which the editors felt had significantly declined in the English-speaking world since the 1970s. It moves away from purely biographical or "commercial" critiques, instead applying modern theoretical "filters" to his filmography. Key Themes & Theoretical Frameworks
The collection examines Fellini’s work through several contemporary academic lenses: Federico Fellini: Contemporary Perspectives
The book places Fellini's later films, such as Ginger and Fred and The Voice of the Moon , in the context of globalized mass media, television, and postmodern simulation. The book was designed to revitalize scholarly discussion
Deconstructing femininity in Intervista and La voce della luna Deconstructing femininity in Intervista and La voce della
Ginger and Fred : Postmodern simulation vs. Hollywood romance Toby Dammit : The end of humanism and intertextuality Áine O'Healy
Essays like those by Cosetta Gaudenzi analyze the use of memory and Italian dialects (particularly in Amarcord ) as a political and cultural strategy. Notable Chapters Topic/Film Focus Frank Burke Postmodernism and Fellini's later career Millicent Marcus
Frank Burke and Marguerite R. Waller, eds.: Federico Fellini