Science Fiction Film (Genres in American Cinema) [Paperback]

J. P. Telotte (Author)

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Series: Genres in American Cinema | Publication Date: September 24, 2001

This study examines one of the most enduring and popular genres of Hollywood cinema, suggesting how the science fiction film reflects attitudes toward science, technology, and reason as they have evolved in American culture over the course of the 20th century. Telotte provides a survey of criticism and an overview of the history of the genre, from its earliest literary manifestations to the present. He offers in-depth readings of three key films;Robocop, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and THX 1138, each of which typifies a particular form of science fiction fantasy.

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"...a solid scholarly overview of the genre and its overlapping narratives." Utopian Studies

"Telotte suggests how the science-fiction film reflects attitudes toward science, technology, and reason as they evolved over the course of the 20th century.... Telotte offers a historical overview that anchors his reasoned critical conclusions.... Valuable in any college or university library." Choice

Book Description

Science Fiction Film examines one of the most enduring and popular genres of Hollywood cinema, suggesting how the science fiction film reflects attitudes toward science, technology, and reason as they have evolved in American culture over the course of the 20th century. Telotte provides a survey of criticism and an overview of the history of the genre, from its earliest literary manifestations to the present. He offers in-depth readings of three key films; Robocop, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and THX 1138, each of which typifies a particular form of science fiction fantasy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; First Edition edition (September 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521596475
• ISBN-13: 978-0521596473
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Some inaccuracies, August 13, 2004

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This review is from: Science Fiction Film (Genres in American Cinema) (Paperback)

I have not read this entire book, but thank you, Amazon.com, for providing a sample of a page. This book starts to talk about how comic strips and comic books influenced science fiction movies and serials, which is a valid point. They mention, as a significant example, Captain Marvel. However, they say that it was Marvel Comics' Captain Marvel, drawn by "Clyde" Beck. The CM in question was actually published by Fawcett Comics and was originally drawn by Charles Clarence Beck.

I hope the rest of the book does not make such blatant errors.