Tech-noir film [[electronic resource] ] : a theory of the development of popular genres / / Emily E. Auger
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Auger Emily E
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Tech-noir film [[electronic resource] ] : a theory of the development of popular genres / / Emily E. Auger
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| Pubblicazione: | Bristol, : Intellect, 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (498 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 791.43/615 |
| Soggetto topico: | Film noir - History and criticism |
| Film genres | |
| Note generali: | Includes filmography. |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Nota di contenuto: | Front Cover; Preliminary Pages; Contents; Foreword by Gary Hoppenstand; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1: Method and Models; Chapter 2: The Promethean Message; Chapter 3: Tech-Noir; Appendix 1: Charts; Appendix 2: Tech-Noir Films by Date; Appendix 3: Tech-Noir Films by Type; Bibliography; Filmography; Index 1: Film Titles; Index 2: Film Motifs; Back Cover |
| Sommario/riassunto: | From the post-apocalyptic world of Blade Runner to the James Cameron mega-hit Terminator, tech-noir has emerged as a distinct genre, with roots in both the Promethean myth and the earlier popular traditions of gothic, detective, and science fiction. In this new volume, many well-known film and literary works - including The Matrix, RoboCop, and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein -are discussed with reference to their relationship to tech-noir and one another. Featuring an extensive, clearly indexed filmography, Tech-Noir Film will be of great interest to anyone wishing to learn more about the develop |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Tech-noir film |
| ISBN: | 1-283-16290-3 |
| 9786613162908 | |
| 1-84150-540-4 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910781694603321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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