Nihilism in film and television : a critical overview from Citizen Kane to The Sopranos / Kevin L. Stoehr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stoehr, Kevin L., 1967-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nihilism (Philosophy) in motion pictures.

Nihilism (Philosophy).

Physical Description:

ix, 216 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2006]

Summary:

"This book explores the idea of nihilism (a pervading attitude that nothing matters), as introduced by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, through its appearance in modern popular culture. The author defines and reflects upon nihilism and explores its manifestation in film and TV"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Preface: When Nothing Matters 1

1 Nietzsche, Nihilism, and Existentialism 5

2 The Nihilistic Vision of Film Noir and The Sopranos 27

3 "The On-Going Wow": Tuning In to Dreams of Waking Life 55

4 The Ambiguity of Horizons: On the Nihilism and Perspectivism of Citizen Kane 67

5 Through the Glass Wall: Welcoming the Strnager in Neil Jordan's The Crying Game 82

6 When the Legends Die: John Ford and the Fading of Traditions and Heroes 97

7 Kubrick's Nihilistic Clockwork 137

8 Nihilism as Detached Existence 181.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-207) and index.

ISBN:

0786425474

OCLC:

65187343