Alternative worlds in Hollywood cinema resonance between realms
Includes bibliographical references (p. [227]-230) and index
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| Sprache: | eng |
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Bristol u.a.
Intellect
2008
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Tag hinzufügen | Zusammenfassung: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [227]-230) and index The use of alternative realities in cinema has been brought to new heights by such recent films as ́Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind́ and ́Donnie Darko.́ Alternative Worlds in Hollywood Cinema is the first book to analyze these imaginary realms, tracing their construction and development across periods, genres and history. Through an analysis of such landmark films as ́The Wizard of Oź, ́It́s a Wonderful Lifé and ́Groundhog Daý, Walters reveals how unconventional worlds are crucial to each filḿs dramatic agenda and narrative structure. [etc.] The use of alternative realities in cinema has been brought to new heights by such recent films as ‘Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind’ and ‘Donnie Darko.’ Alternative Worlds in Hollywood Cinema is the first book to analyze these imaginary realms, tracing their construction and development across periods, genres and history. Through an analysis of such landmark films as ‘The Wizard of Oz’, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and ‘Groundhog Day’, Walters reveals how unconventional worlds are crucial to each film’s dramatic agenda and narrative structure. [etc.] |
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| Beschreibung: | Includes index Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-230) Filmography: (p. 221-225) |
| Beschreibung: | 232 S. Ill. 23 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781841502021 978-1-84150-202-1 1841502022 1-84150-202-2 |