Dogville, Hollywood and the rule of the mediocracy -- Hollywood genesis: a brief history of the movies -- The two faces of Hollywood: the first independent wave, 1960-68 -- Hollywood at war: avant-garde vs. old guard, early 70s -- Hollywood prodigals: four auteurs and an apocalypse -- The dark, satanic mill: independent cinema in the 80s -- Bitch goddess and muse: trash, art and the Hollywood trap -- God and cosmetics: Hollywood 'morality' and the vow of chastity -- Hollywood be thy name: the story so far and one possible ending -- The new avant-garde: honoree mention for films and filmmakers that didn't make it into the book.
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