Cinematic Thoughts: Essays on Film and the Philosophy of Film is an
anthology of essays Gary Jason published (mainly) between 2012 and
2018. The book has seven parts. Part One consists of essays on
propaganda films. The topics include how the Nazi Regime used film
as a tool of propaganda, and its use of radio for propaganda. Part
Two contains articles on genocide and film. These include two broad
surveys of Holocaust documentaries, ranging from those that were
done at the end of WWII to Claude Lanzmann's work. Also included
are pieces reviewing the five major propaganda films the Nazi
Regime produced aimed at arousing anti-Semitism in the populace
leading up to the Holocaust. Part Three of the anthology concerns
ethical theory as explored in film. Included here are three essays
surveying how egoism is portrayed in classic movies, as well as one
showing how Rossian ethical theory can be used to analyze conflicts
of loyalty in classic war movies, and pieces illustrating virtue
ethics. Part Four includes various articles on the history of
cinema. One of the topics raised was whether the American film
industry produced better films under the old, allegedly
"monopolistic" studio system. Part Five of the anthology contains
articles on the aesthetics of film. The topics here include how
creativity can be portrayed in film, and why some great actors
never win Oscars. Part Six contains pieces on classical liberalism
in film, and Part Seven has miscellaneous articles on topics
ranging from artists to criminals.
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