Spectral Shakespeares is an illuminating exploration of recent, experimental adaptations of Shakespeare on film, TV, and the web. Drawing on adaptation studies and media theory as well as Jacques Derrida's work, the book argues that these adaptations foreground a cluster of self…
"These ten critical essays explore the phenomenon of the superhero film in the 21st century through the lens of numerous academic disciplines, and cover topics such as the role of globalization in the formation of superhero narratives, the shifting nature of masculinity and femi…
"These ten critical essays explore the phenomenon of the superhero film in the 21st century through the lens of numerous academic disciplines, and cover topics such as the role of globalization in the formation of superhero narratives, the shifting nature of masculinity and femi…
"These ten critical essays explore the phenomenon of the superhero film in the 21st century through the lens of numerous academic disciplines, and cover topics such as the role of globalization in the formation of superhero narratives, the shifting nature of masculinity and femi…
This is a comprehensive collection of original essays that explore the aesthetics, economics, and mechanics of movie adaptation, from the days of silent cinema to contemporary franchise phenomena.
Andrew Higson demonstrates how a variety of Englishnesses have appeared on screen since 1990m, and surveys the genres and production modes that have captured those representations. He examines several contemporary 'English' dramas that embody the transnationalism of contemporary…
Movies which have drawn inspiration from the Bible, either directly or indirectly, have been extremely popular since the earliest days of cinema. Bible and Cinema: Fifty Key Films introduces a wide range of those movies, which are among the most important, critically-acclaimed a…
This book provides a pioneering and provocative exploration of the rich synergies between adaptation studies and translation studies and is the first genuine attempt to discuss the rather loose usage of the concepts of translation and adaptation in terms of theatre and film. At …
This book provides a pioneering and provocative exploration of the rich synergies between adaptation studies and translation studies and is the first genuine attempt to discuss the rather loose usage of the concepts of translation and adaptation in terms of theatre and film. At …
This book provides a pioneering and provocative exploration of the rich synergies between adaptation studies and translation studies and is the first genuine attempt to discuss the rather loose usage of the concepts of translation and adaptation in terms of theatre and film. At …
by Raw, Laurence, Cutchins, Dennis, Mason, Adrienne, Gurr, Anthony, Hand, Richard J., Minier, Márta, Voigts-Virchow, Eckart, Milton, John, Wiest, Jessica, Ungvári Zrínyi, Ildikó, De Senna, Pedro
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This book provides a pioneering and provocative exploration of the rich synergies between adaptation studies and translation studies and is the first genuine attempt to discuss the rather loose usage of the concepts of translation and adaptation in terms of theatre and film. At …
Phillips explores the intersection of Chandler's fiction and film, from his novels and short stories to his Hollywood screenplays. He probes Chandler's difficult personality and demonstrates the debt that both detective fiction and today's neo-noir films owe the Chandler's stark…
This study of Raymond Chandler explores one of Chandler's unpublished scripts, examines the differences between the American and British film versions of "Strangers on a Train", and compares Howard Hawks's director's cut of "The Big Sleep" with the one shown in theaters. Photos.
