Science Fiction Film

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

Zusammenfassung
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.

Inhalt

1. Introduction: the world of the science fiction film; 2. Science fiction film: the critical context; 3. A trajectory of American science fiction; 4. The science fiction film as fantastic text: THX 1138; 5. The science fiction film as marvelous text: Close Encounters of the Third Kind; 6. The science fiction film as uncanny text: Robocop; 7. Crossing genre boundaries/bound by fantasy: The Fly; 8. Conclusion.