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The Science of Sci-Fi Cinema : Essays on the Art and Principles of Ten Films.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Piturro, Vincent.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Science fiction films--History and criticism.
Science fiction films.
Science in motion pictures.
Genre:
Science fiction films.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (203 pages)
Other Title:
Science of Sci-Fi Cinema
Place of Publication:
Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2021.
Summary:
"Science fiction films present hypothetical futures, featuring imagined technological advancements-not yet realized but perhaps (more or less) plausible. Yet how much of what audiences see is within the bounds of possibility? Can we really envision what a black hole looks like? Can dinosaurs really be genetically re-engineered? Originating from an annual Science Fiction Film Series in Denver, Colorado, this volume of essays examines 10 films, with a focus on discerning the possible, the unlikely, and the purely science fictional. Co-written by a film professor and a scientist, chapters provide analyses of the movies themselves, along with examination of the actual science (or lack thereof) in each film"-- Provided by publisher.
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ISBN:
1-4766-4123-4

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