In the blockbuster film Avatar, science fiction and the
technological prowess of director James Cameron meet in a heady
concoction that, while visually ravishing, could easily be
dismissed as eye candy. While critics most frequently acclaimed its
breakthrough 3-D technology, close scrutiny of the film raises
provocative questions about the relationship between mind and body,
appearance and reality. It brings into focus the relationships of
humans to their technology, their planet, and each other and
highlights the nature and potential of film itself. This work
explores the theoretical and philosophical issues brought to bear
in Avatar, exploring the spaces between human and machine;
technology and nature; chick flick and action-adventure; and
old-fashioned storytelling and cutting-edge technology. Central to
the book's analysis is an examination of the extent to which Avatar
melds the seer and the seen, illuminating an alternative visual
paradigm.
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