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.