American auteur Jeffrey Jacob "J. J." Abrams's genius for
creating densely plotted scripts has won him broad commercial and
critical success in TV shows such as Felicity (1998--2002),
Emmy-nominated Alias (2001--2006), Emmy and Golden Globe-winning
Lost (2004--2010), and the critically acclaimed Fringe
(2008--2013). In addition, his direction in films such as
Cloverfield (2008), Super 8 (2011), and the new Mission Impossible
and Star Trek films has left fans eagerly awaiting his revival of
the Star Wars franchise. As a writer, director, producer, and
composer, Abrams seamlessly combines geek appeal with blockbuster
intuition, leaving a distinctive stamp on all of his work and
establishing him as one of Tinsel Town's most influential
visionaries.
In The Philosophy of J.J. Abrams, editors Patricia L. Brace and
Robert Arp assemble the first collection of essays to highlight the
philosophical insights of the Hollywood giant's successful career.
The filmmaker addresses a diverse range of themes in his onscreen
pursuits, including such issues as personal identity in an
increasingly impersonal digitized world, the morality of terrorism,
bioethics, friendship, family obligation, and free will.
Utilizing Abrams's scope of work as a touchstone, this
comprehensive volume is a guide for fans as well as students of
film, media, and culture. The Philosophy of J.J. Abrams is a
significant contribution to popular culture scholarship, drawing
attention to the mind behind some of the most provocative
television and movie plots of our day.
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