This major new study offers a broad historical and theoretical
reassessment of the science fiction film genre. The book explores
the development of science fiction in cinema from its beginnings in
early film through to recent examples of the genre. Each chapter
sets analyses of chosen films within a wider historical/cultural
context, while concentrating on a specific thematic issue. The book
therefore presents vital and unique perspectives in its approach to
the genre, which include discussion of the relevance of psychedelic
imagery, the 'new woman of science', generic performance and the
prevalence of 'techno-orientalism' in recent films. While American
films will be one of the principle areas covered, the author also
engages with a range of pertinent examples from other nations, as
well as discussing the centrality of science fiction as a
transnational film genre. Films discussed include The Day the Earth
Stood Still, The Body Snatchers, Forbidden Planet, The Quatermass
Experiment, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Demon Seed, Star Trek: The
Motion Picture, Star Wars, Altered States, Alien, Blade Runner, The
Brother from Another Planet, Back to the Future, The Terminator,
Predator, The One, Dark City, The Matrix, Fifth Element and
eXistenZ. Key Features *Thematically organised for use as a course
text. *Introduces current and past theories and practices, and
provides an overview of the main themes, approaches and areas of
study. *Covers new and burgeoning approaches such as generic
performance and aspects of postmodern identity. *Includes new
interviews with some of the main practitioners in the field: Roland
Emmerich, Paul Verhoeven, Ken Russell, Stan Winston, William
Gibson, Brian Aldiss, Joe Morton, Dean Norris and Billy Gray.
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