Cinema is ideally suited to render the fantastic world of ESP and
other psychic or paranormal abilities tangible to an audience. A
technique as simple as a voice-over can simulate mental telepathy,
while unusual lighting, set design, or creative digital
manipulation can conjure clairvoyant visions, precognition, or even
psychokinesis. This book explores the depiction of paranormal
powers in fiction films, examining how popular films like ""Star
Wars"", ""Independence Day"", ""The Green Mile"", and dozens of
others both reflect and influence the way modern society perceives
the notion of psychic abilities. The psychic theme is explored in
nearly 100 films from a variety of genres including drama, comedy,
horror, science fiction, crime melodrama, and children's films,
providing a concise review of the history and concepts of
mainstream cinematic parapsychology.
General
| Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
July 2009 |
| First published: |
July 2009 |
| Authors: |
Paul Meehan
|
| Dimensions: |
228 x 157 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
238 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-3966-9 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-7864-3966-1 |
| Barcode: |
9780786439669 |
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