This book examines a set of theoretical perspectives that
critically engage with the notion of postmodernism, investigating
whether this concept is still useful to approach contemporary
cinema. This question is explored through a discussion of the films
written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, largely regarded as the
epitome of postmodern cinema and considered here as theoretical
contributions in their own right. Each chapter first presents key
ideas proposed by a specific theorist and then puts them in
conversation with Tarantino's films. Jacques Ranciere's theory of
art is used to reject postmodernism's claims about the 'death' of
the aesthetic image in contemporary cinema. Fredric Jameson's and
Slavoj Zizek's dialectical thinking is mobilized to challenge
simplistic, ideological readings of postmodern cinema in general,
and Tarantino's films in particular. Finally, the direct influence
of Carol Clover's psychoanalytical approach to the horror genre on
Tarantino's work is discussed to prove the director's specific
contribution to a theoretical understanding of contemporary film
aesthetics.
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