Download or read book Introducing Invasion of the Body Snatchers written by Kerry Hinton and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2006-08-15 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the plot of the movie "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," explains what political and social events prompted the film, and describes other movies that have similar themes.
Download or read book Invasion of the Body Snatchers written by Jack Finney and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The classic science fiction novel"--Cover.
Download or read book Invasion of the Body Snatchers written by Don Siegel and published by Rutgers Films in Print. This book was released on 1989 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) is a low-budget science fiction film that has become a classic. The suspense of the film lies in discovering, along with Miles, the central character (played by Kevin McCarthy), who is "real" and who is not, and whether Miles and Becky (played by Dana Wynter) will escape the pod takeover. As the center of the film moves outward from a small-town group of neighbors to the larger political scene and institutional network (of police, the FBI, hospital workers), the ultimate question is whether "they" have taken over altogether. Although Invasion can be interpreted in interesting ways along psychological and feminist lines, its importance as a text has centered primarily on political and sociological readings. In his introduction to this volume, Al LaValley explores the politics of the original author of the magazine serial story on which the film is based, Don Siegel; and of its screenwriter, Daniel Mainwaring. And he looks at the ways the studio (Allied Artists) tried to neutralize certain readings by tacking on an explanatory frame story. The commentary section includes readings by Stephen King, Peter Biskind, Nora Sayre, and Peter Bogdanovich. A section of postproduction documents reproduced here (many for the first time) includes many written by Wanger and Siegel. The volume also contains two previously unpublished framing scripts written for Orson Welles. For students and individual enthusiasts, the contextual materials are particularly interesting in showing how crucial the postproduction history of a film can be. A filmography and bibliography are also included in the volume. Al LaValley is the director of film studies at Dartmouth. He is the author of many articles on film and editor of Mildred Pierce in the Wisconsin screenplay series.
Download or read book The Invasion of the Body Snatchers written by Jack Finney and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Body Snatchers written by Jack Finney and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 1976 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a quiet fall evening in the small, peaceful town of Mill Valley, California, Dr. Miles Bennell discovered an insidious, horrifying plot. Silently, subtly, almost imperceptibly, alien life-forms were taking over the bodies and minds of his neighbors, his friends, his family, the woman he loved -- the world as he knew it. First published in 1955, this classic thriller of the ultimate alien invasion and the triumph of the human spirit over an invisible enemy inspired three major motion pictures.
Download or read book Introducing Zombies written by Thomas Forget and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2006-08-15 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the plot of "Night of the Living Dead" and explains how it was made, presents a history of the zombie legend, and relates the plots of several other well-known zombie movies.
Download or read book Invasion of the Body Snatchers written by Kevin McCarthy and published by . This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a revised edition of the original book published by Boulevard in 1999. It includes a new interview with actor Kevin McCarthy, many photos from his private collection, complete film credits, and a full bibliography of author Jack Finney, who wrote the original novel on which the film was based.
Download or read book The Horror Film written by Rick Worland and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-09-16 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively and reliable narrative account of the horror genre, featuring new and revised material throughout The Horror Film: An Introduction surveys the history, development, and social impact of the genre. Covering American horror cinema from its earliest period to the present, this reader-friendly volume explores the many ways horror movies have been received by filmmakers, critics, and general audiences throughout the decades. Concise, easily accessible chapters describe historical instances of the genre's social reception based on primary research, analyze landmark films such as Frankenstein, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and more. Incorporating recent scholarship on the genre, the second edition of The Horror Film contains new discussion and context for Hollywood horror films in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as notable developments in the genre such as “torture porn,” found-footage horror, remakes and reboots of past horror films, zombies, and the “elevated horror” debate. This edition explores the rise of new filmmakers such as Ari Aster, Robert Eggers, and Jordan Peele, surveys horror films made by women and African American filmmakers, and investigates contemporary issues in the production and consumption of horror films. Combining historical narrative with close readings of significant works, The Horror Film: Covers major works in the genre such as Cat People, Halloween, and Bram Stoker's Dracula Examines important antecedents including gothic literature and the Grand Guignol Theater Offers thorough analyses of the style, context, and themes of specific horror milestones Provides examples of close analysis that can be applied to a wide range of other horror films Discusses important representative titles across the genre's evolution, including more recent films such as 2017's Get Out The Horror Film: An Introduction, Second Edition, is an ideal textbook for undergraduate surveys of the horror genre and other courses in American film history, and an invaluable resource for scholars, lecturers, and general readers with an interest in the subject.
Download or read book The Body snatcher written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Letters of Jude and Second Peter An Introduction and Study Guide written by George Aichele and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Guide surveys the more important historical, socio-cultural, theological, and literary factors we must grapple with in understanding the two letters of Jude and Second Peter, between which there are very strong similarities. It appears that the letter of Jude was almost entirely 'plagiarized' by the letter of Second Peter. George Aichele's main approach is the method of semiotics, examining signifying mechanisms in each of the texts both independently and when they are read together. In both of the letters, Jesus Christ is called the 'master', with a Greek word that means 'slave-owner', and the authors of both books refer to themselves and other Christians as the slaves of Christ. Furthermore, both writings report situations of paranoid fear within Christian communities of their time as they picture heretical infiltrators who threaten to pervert and perhaps even destroy the community. In addition to this, in an adventurous excursion, the letter of Jude is read intertextually with the classic science fiction/horror film, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Siegel 1956), in order to explore the dynamics of paranoia.
Download or read book The Invasion of the Body Snatchers written by Jack Finney and published by Dell Publishing Company. This book was released on 1978 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terror strikes this small dying town and Dr. Bennell suspects that he is next.
Download or read book The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film written by Steven Sanders and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2007-12-14 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The science fiction genre maintains a remarkable hold on the imagination and enthusiasm of the filmgoing public, captivating large audiences worldwide and garnering ever-larger profits. Science fiction films entertain the possibility of time travel and extraterrestrial visitation and imaginatively transport us to worlds transformed by modern science and technology. They also provide a medium through which questions about personal identity, moral agency, artificial consciousness, and other categories of experience can be addressed. In The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film, distinguished authors explore the storylines, conflicts, and themes of fifteen science fiction film classics, from Metropolis to The Matrix. Editor Steven M. Sanders and a group of outstanding scholars in philosophy, film studies, and other fields raise science fiction film criticism to a new level by penetrating the surface of the films to expose the underlying philosophical arguments, ethical perspectives, and metaphysical views. Sanders's introduction presents an overview and evaluation of each essay and poses questions for readers to consider as they think about the films under discussion.The first section, "Enigmas of Identity and Agency," deals with the nature of humanity as it is portrayed in Blade Runner, Dark City, Frankenstein, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Total Recall. In the second section, "Extraterrestrial Visitation, Time Travel, and Artificial Intelligence," contributors discuss 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Terminator, 12 Monkeys, and The Day the Earth Stood Still and analyze the challenges of artificial intelligence, the paradoxes of time travel, and the ethics of war. The final section, "Brave Newer World: Science Fiction Futurism," looks at visions of the future in Metropolis, The Matrix, Alphaville, and screen adaptations of George Orwell's 1984.
Download or read book An Introduction to Literature Criticism and Theory written by Andrew Bennett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh, original and compelling, An Introduction to Literature, Criticism and Theory is the essential guide to literary studies. Starting at ‘the beginning’ and concluding with ‘the end’, the book covers topics that range from the familiar (character, narrative, the author) to the more unusual (secrets, pleasure, ghosts). Eschewing abstract isms, Bennett and Royle successfully illuminate complex ideas by engaging directly with literary works – so that a reading of Jane Eyre opens up ways of thinking about racial difference, whilst Chaucer, Raymond Chandler and Monty Python are all invoked in a discussion of literary laughter. Each chapter ends with a narrative guide to further reading and the book also includes a glossary and bibliography. The fourth edition has been revised to incorporate two timely new chapters on animals and the environment. A breath of fresh air in a field that can often seem dry and dauntingly theoretical, this book will open the reader’s eyes to the exhilarating possibilities of both reading and studying literature.
Download or read book MISS SWEETIE AN INTRODUCTION written by DUANE THE GREAT WRITER and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-04-16 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MISS SWEETIE in her own English... "In one Dream,... I was watching a beautiful golden ocean...and you were near me... you were looking the sun... you get my hand and we were flying to the sun!... We were flying with a very high speed that l love... I was saying... wow wonderful we are very fast... then we went closer and closer to the sun... and the golden light was more shine and more shine... then there was only a live golden shine that I cloud feel it and feel the live... that was very wonderful... I can't remember what happened after..."In this RealSide Experience, Miss Sweetie is being taken step by step by Duane far past the Gods of Man to THE ALLIS. It takes a while and a lot of RealExperience to Recognize what each of us can experience beyond the PsycRealms. Those who have 'The Heart for An Adventure Like No Other,' they will experience what this world knows very little about... Have Fun Deciding! www.DuaneTheGreatWriter.info
Download or read book EVA SHARIS AN INTRODUCTION written by DUANE THE GREAT WRITER and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to Film written by Nick Lacey and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-28 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This core textbook offers a concise yet complete introduction to film, responding to shifts in the medium while addressing all of the main approaches that inform film studies. The rise of on demand internet-based video has transformed the way films are distributed and exhibited, with many previously unobtainable and obscure films becoming available for global audiences to view instantly. Interweaving historical and current theoretical approaches, Nick Lacey presents a tightly-focused and coherent overview of a discipline in transition, which can be read 'cover to cover' or in distinct chapters. With its original narrative line and student-oriented philosophy, the text greatly enriches student's appreciation of cinema, while equipping them with the essential skills and vocabulary to succeed in film studies. This is an ideal foundational text for all lecturers, undergraduate or A-level students of film and cinema studies, as well as enthusiasts of film and cinema looking for a comprehensive guide. New to this Edition: - Content reflecting the increasing importance of production contexts, in chapters focusing exclusively on the film business, distribution and exhibition - A more detailed chapter on representation and greater emphasis on audience - Updated content addressing the significance of transnational cinema, drawing on a more global, non-Hollywood range of film examples and case studies from Europe, Asia and Latin America - Text is broken up by a wider variety of film stills, representing world cinema from the classics to the latest in contemporary cinema
Download or read book An Introduction to International Relations Theory written by Jill Steans and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This long-awaited new edition has been fully updated and revised by the original authors as well as two new members of the author team. Based on many years of active research and teaching it takes the discipline's most difficult aspects and makes them accessible and interesting. Each chapter builds up an understanding of the different ways of looking at the world. The clarity of presentation allows students to rapidly develop a theoretical framework and to apply this knowledge widely as a way of understanding both more advanced theoretical texts and events in world politics. Suitable for first and second year undergraduates studying international relations and international relations theory.
