| Description |
pages cm |
| Series |
Thinking in action |
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Thinking in action.
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| Contents |
Kane's son, Cain's daughter : Ridley Scott's Alien -- Making babies : James Cameron's Aliens -- Mourning sickness : David Fincher's Aliens 3 -- The monster's mother : Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Alien resurrection |
| Summary |
"Few movies have captured our imagination as deeply and enduringly as those of the 'Alien' quartet, which follow the odyssey of Sigourney Weaver's Flight Lieutenant Ellen Ripley. In this gripping and limpidly written book, Stephen Mulhall shows why these films fascinate us, by showing that they are compelling examples of philosophy in action." "The book also considers the nature of 'sequeldom' in contemporary cinema. What is the relation between each 'Alien' movie's distinctive plot and the overarching narrative of the 'Alien' universe? How does the work of each director who has contributed to the 'Alien' series relate to the themes of their other films, such as Ridley Scott's Bladerunner, James Cameron's Terminator and David Fincher's Se7en?" "On Film is essential reading for anyone interested in film, philosophy and cultural and visual studies, and in the way philosophy can enrich our understanding of cinema."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| SUBJECT |
Alien (Motion picture) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83314511
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| Subject |
Motion pictures.
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Science fiction films -- History and criticism.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| LC no. |
2001038713 |
| ISBN |
0415247969 paperback |
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