Binding: Paperback
Description: Endangering Science Fiction Film explores the ways in which science fiction film is a dangerous and endangering genre. The collection argues that science fiction's cinematic power rests in its ability to imagine Other worlds that challenge and disturb the lived conditions of the real world as it is presently known to us. From classic films such as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Solaris to modern blockbusters including World War Z and Gravity and directors from David Cronenberg to Alfonso Cuar n contributors comment on the way science fiction film engages with dangerous encounters liminal experiences sublime aesthetics and untethers space and time to question the very nature of human existence. With the analysis of a diverse range of films from Europe Asia North and South America Endangering Science Fiction Film offers a uniquely interdisciplinary view of the evolving and dangerous sentiments and sensibility of this genre.
Title: Endangering Science Fiction Film
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138792630
Pages: 290 Pages
Publication Date: 7/8/2015
Series: AFI Film Readers
Category: Media Studies