Studying Fight club / Mark Ramey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ramey, Mark, author.

Series:

Studying films.

Liverpool scholarship online.

Studying films

Liverpool scholarship online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fight club (Motion picture).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (118 p.)

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2021.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

'Fight Club' is, on one level, pop-culture phenomena & on another, a deeply philosophical & satirical exploration of modern life. David Fincher's 1999 film has had a huge impact on audiences worldwide leading to spoofs, homage, merchandising & numerous Internet fan sites. On initial release the film was met with wide hostility from critics who either failed to appreciate its satirical intent or believed the film failed to deliver on its satirical promise. Early in its DVD afterlife, however, a wider audience began to appreciate the film's significance & radical message. Although attracted by the film's playfulness & star wattage, however, many students struggle with its theoretical notions such as capitalism, materialism, anarchy & so on. This is one film, which therefore merits a thoughtful & provocative analysis but also an accessible one.

Contents:

Contents; Fact Sheet; Introduction; 1. The Cult of Fight Club; 2. Fight Club's Production and Promotion; 3. Fight Club's Critical Reactions and Cultural Contexts; 4. Interpreting Fight Club; Appendices; Bibliography

Notes:

Previously issued in print: Leighton Buzzard: Auteur, 2012.

Includes bibliographical references and filmography.

Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on January 13, 2021).

ISBN:

1-80085-011-5

1-80034-204-7

1-80034-686-7

1-906733-75-9