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Science Fiction Film (Genres in American Cinema) - Softcover

Telotte, J. P.

 
9780521596473: Science Fiction Film (Genres in American Cinema)

Synopsis

Examines one of the most enduring genres of Hollywood cinema: the science fiction film.

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Review

"...a solid scholarly overview of the genre and its overlapping narratives." Utopian Studies

"Telotte suggests how the science-fiction film reflects attitudes toward science, technology, and reason as they evolved over the course of the 20th century.... Telotte offers a historical overview that anchors his reasoned critical conclusions.... Valuable in any college or university library." Choice

Book Description

Examines one of the most enduring genres of Hollywood cinema, suggesting how the science fiction film reflects the development of twentieth century American attitudes toward science and technology. Includes in-depth readings of three key films: Robocop, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and THX 1138.

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