The Secret Life of Movies
Author | : Jason Horsley |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2009-10-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780786454624 |
ISBN-13 | : 0786454628 |
Rating | : 4/5 (628 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Secret Life of Movies written by Jason Horsley and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009-10-21 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Film blurs the line between myth and reality better than any other artistic medium, one could argue. Using movies to explore the unconscious realms of society in order to reach a better understanding of what drives it, this book examines filmmakers and films that center on schizophrenic themes of alienation, paranoia, breakdown, fantasy, dreams, dementia and violence, and that address--as entertainment--the schizophrenic experience. The loss of individual identity as reflected in the films is investigated, as well as the shamanic potential inherent in the broader theme.