Cinema of the Psychic Realm: A Critical Survey [Paperback]

Paul Meehan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 13, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0786439661 | ISBN-13: 978-0786439669

Cinema is ideally suited to the world of psychic phenomena. A technique as simple as a voice-over can simulate mental telepathy, while unusual lighting, set design, or creative digital manipulation can conjure clairvoyant visions, precognition, or even psychokinesis. This book analyzes the depiction of paranormal powers in film, examining how movies like Star Wars, Independence Day, The Green Mile, and dozens of others both reflect and influence the way modern society thinks about psychic abilities. The theme is explored in nearly 100 films from a variety of genres including drama, comedy, horror, science fiction, crime melodrama, and children's films, providing a concise review of the history and concepts of mainstream cinematic parapsychology.

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About the Author

Paul Meehan has also written on UFOs in cinema, and is a contributor to the Noir City Sentinel, the journal of the Film Noir Foundation. He lives in San Francisco.

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: McFarland (June 13, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786439661
• ISBN-13: 978-0786439669
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,145,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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