Emory Student Query

[Matthew H. Bernstein]

Dear All,

The query below comes from an Emory Japanese Studies  major who will be in 
Japan this coming year.

I can help this student with reception theory and the like, but I know 
little about films and popular media on the subjects that interest him.  We 
will both greatly appreciate any suggestions you can give him.

Thanks,
Matthew Bernstein

I am looking into the male homoeroticism in 'visual culture' in Japan, which 
means the Music Industry, music videos, dramas, commercials, and movies.



I want to make a distinction between homoeroticism and homosexuality, 
because both are different, and I want to see if maybe there is connection. 
I aslo, in film, want to look at movies that portray it in an 'artistic' 
sense, like the movie is an outlet for the director and also films that are 
made because of the pop stars in them.



 For example, in America, the film 'Crossroads' with Britney Spears and her 
quest for musical stardom versus another movie with similar theme without 
the 'pop idol' as the lead.  I am also looking at contemporary Japanese 
film, so from the late 90s onward.



What I really need is some direction with the film,  especially theory 
based.  I am looking at fan reaction and intentions of the producers to make 
these types of films.  So any help that you can give will me much 
appreciated