From the post-apocalyptic world of Blade Runner to the James Cameron mega-hit Terminator, tech-noir has emerged as a distinct genre, with roots in both the Promethean myth and the earlier popular traditions of gothic, detective, and science fiction. In this new volume, many well…
Offering a broad historical and theoretical reassessment of the science fiction film genre, this title explores the development of science fiction in cinema from its beginnings in early film through to recent examples of the genre.
'Alien Construction' is a probing examination of how science fiction literature and film has presented feminist debates about difference, globalisation, and technoscience.
"Critical discussion of cult cinema has often noted its tendency to straddle or ignore boundaries, to pull together different sets of conventions, narrative formulas, or character types for the almost surreal pleasure to be found in their sudden juxtapositions or narrative combi…
"In this jamboree of conversations with movie industry veterans, over 60 interviewees describe their experiences on the sets of some of the world's most beloved sci-fi and horror movies and television series. Including oldies; 1950s and 1960s milestones; classic schlock; and cul…
Cinema's influence on games is a widely researched topic within digital media and games studies, yet the impact that computer games have had on film is still largely under-explored. 'Gaming Film' examines a wide array of films, from Run Lola Run and Source Code, to Avatar and In…
"This is the first book-length guide to the serials. Arranged in a chapter-by-chapter format conforming to the structure of the three original films, the work provides full cast and crew information, plot synopses, and production notes for each film. The work includes more than …
"The figure of the alien is at the heart of science fiction and has helped us to understand and explore interactions with other cultures and the possibilities of life beyond both the modern configuration of the nation-state and the natural order of life on earth. Alien Imaginati…
Liquid metal: the science fiction film reader
Simultaneous worlds: global science fiction cinema
"Since the 1927 release of Fritz Lang's pioneer film Metropolis, science fiction cinema has largely been regarded as a Western genre. In Simultaneous Worlds, Jennifer L. Feeley and Sarah Ann Wells showcase authors who challenge this notion, using a transnational, interdisciplina…
