"Racial Stigma on the Hollywood Screen from WWII to the Present" examines how the white and black racial binary shapes Hollywood's portrayal of Asians. Brian Locke analyzes various film genres, highlighting the Orientalist buddy film, where white and black characters unite against an Asian threat, revealing contradictions in U.S. democratic ideals and racial domination.
Polemics and Practice at the National Theater, 1900-1938
The book offers in-depth analyses of operas and tone poems by notable Czech composers, showcasing the rich musical landscape of early twentieth-century Prague. It explores how these artists interpreted Czech cultural identity and responded to the challenges of modernism through populist styles like jazz and neo-classicism during the 1930s. These local trends reflect broader European movements, providing insight into the era's musical life. Brian Locke, an expert in twentieth-century music, contributes his extensive knowledge to this exploration.