From Alien to The Matrix

副标题: Reading Science Fiction Film

ISBN: 9781850438069

出版社: I. B. Tauris

出版年: 2005-04-23

页数: 224

定价: USD 14.95

装帧: Paperback

内容简介

The definitive survey of the most popular and influential science fiction films of our time Roz Kaveney, an expert in science fiction literature and film, has written an entertaining and enlightening new read on the genre. She explores the history of science fiction film and literature, the mythologies and recurring themes and characters across the genre, the development of special effects technology and the advent of CGI's effects on modern films, the business and culture of movie franchises, and the legitimization of 'geek culture' through the blockbuster successes of Sci-Fi movies. Films discussed include Dark City, Strange Days, the Star Wars series, the Terminator films, the Alien quartet, and Galaxy Quest.