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Point Break: Movies Minute by Minute (Timecodes)
Point Break: Movies Minute by Minute (Timecodes) is a Bloomsbury Academic book offering a minute-by-minute critical reading of Kathryn Bigelow’s 1991 film. Its discussion combines film analysis, cultural history, theory, and personal interpretation, with attention to the film’s action style and themes.
At a glance
- Moves sequentially through the film’s two-hour runtime, treating each minute as a separate unit.
- Discusses cinematography, editing, sound, performances, and narrative alongside cultural and political contexts.
- Explores themes including masculinity, spirituality, risk, freedom, environmental awareness, and identity.
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Pros
- The minute-by-minute structure gives readers a focused way to revisit scenes and filmmaking choices.
- The stated scope reaches beyond action-film analysis to surf culture, American politics, and questions of identity.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Publisher | Bloomsbury Academic |
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| Publication date | September 3, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 152 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8216374152 |
| Dimensions | 5 x 0.38 x 8 inches |
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| Weight listed | 9.9 ounces |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying Point Break, Kathryn Bigelow, or action cinema.
- Film fans interested in cultural context and close analysis rather than a plot-only overview.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a general guide to multiple films or a visual companion rather than a text-based critical study.
Frequently asked questions
What film does the book examine?
It focuses on Kathryn Bigelow’s 1991 action film Point Break.
How is the analysis organized?
The listing describes a sequential, minute-by-minute discussion of the film, with each minute treated as its own unit.
What subjects does it cover beyond filmmaking?
The description mentions surfing subculture, American political context, masculinity, spirituality, risk, freedom, environmental awareness, and identity.
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