Tech-noir film : a theory of the development of popular genres / Emily E. Auger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Auger, Emily E.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Film noir--History and criticism.

Film noir.

Film genres.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (498 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bristol : Intellect, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

From the post-apocalyptic world of Blade Runner to the James Cameron mega-hit Terminator, tech-noir has emerged as a distinct genre, with roots in both the Promethean myth and the earlier popular traditions of gothic, detective, and science fiction. In this new volume, many well-known film and literary works - including The Matrix, RoboCop, and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein -are discussed with reference to their relationship to tech-noir and one another. Featuring an extensive, clearly indexed filmography, Tech-Noir Film will be of great interest to anyone wishing to learn more about the develop

Contents:

Front Cover; Preliminary Pages; Contents; Foreword by Gary Hoppenstand; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1: Method and Models; Chapter 2: The Promethean Message; Chapter 3: Tech-Noir; Appendix 1: Charts; Appendix 2: Tech-Noir Films by Date; Appendix 3: Tech-Noir Films by Type; Bibliography; Filmography; Index 1: Film Titles; Index 2: Film Motifs; Back Cover

Notes:

Includes filmography.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-283-16290-3

9786613162908

1-84150-540-4

OCLC:

741492860