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Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi & Fantasy Films by Andrew M. Gordon 2007 Paperback

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Synopsis: Empire of Dreams is the first definitive look at all of the science fiction, fantasy, and horror films directed by Steven Spielberg, one of the most popular and influential contemporary filmmakers. Spielberg helped spark the renaissance of these genres in the 1970s and 1980s and remains productive and prominent in them today. Following most of Spielberg's oeuvre as well as his audiences' reactions, this book shows that his appeal as a storyteller is primarily visceral and emotionalfor he has found ways to tap into his own feelings and to evoke profound emotion in audiences., Empire of Dreams is the first definitive look at all of the science fiction, fantasy, and horror films directed by Steven Spielberg, one of the most popular and influential contemporary filmmakers. Spielberg helped spark the renaissance of these genres in the 1970s and 1980s and remains productive and prominent in them today. Following most of Spielberg's oeuvre as well as his audiences' reactions, this book shows that his appeal as a storyteller is primarily visceral and emotional-for he has found ways to tap into his own feelings and to evoke profound emotion in audiences., Empire of Dreams is the first definitive look at all of the science fiction (SF), fantasy, and horror films directed by Steven Spielberg, one of the most popular and influential filmmakers in the world today. In the 1970s and 1980s, along with George Lucas, Spielberg helped spark the renaissance of American SF and fantasy film, and he has remained highly productive and prominent in these genres ever since. SF, fantasy, and horror films form the bulk of his work for over thirty years; of the twenty-six theatrical features he directed from 1971 to 2005, sixteen are of these genres, a coherent and impressive body of work. His films have become part of a global consciousness and his cinematic style part of the visual vocabulary of world media., Empire of Dreams is the first definitive look at all of the science fiction, fantasy, and horror films directed by Steven Spielberg, one of the most popular and influential contemporary filmmakers. Spielberg helped spark the renaissance of these genres in the 1970s and 1980s and remains productive and prominent in them today. Following most of Spielberg's oeuvre as well as his audiences' reactions, this book shows that his appeal as a storyteller is primarily visceral and emotional--for he has found ways to tap into his own feelings and to evoke profound emotion in audiences. Item Weight: 17.4 Oz Dewey Edition: 22 LCCN: 2007-024397 Genre: Performing Arts, Psychology Publication Year: 2007 Item Width: 6 in Author: Andrew M. Gordon brand: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated gtin13: 9780742555785 LC Classification Number: PN1998.3.S65G67 2008 Dewey Decimal: 791.430233092 Number of Pages: 302 Pages Intended Audience: Trade Format: Perfect ISBN-10: 074255578X ISBN-13: 9780742555785 Item Height: 0.8 in Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated Language: English Book Title: Empire of Dreams : the Science Fiction and Fantasy Films of Steven Spielberg Item Length: 9.1 in Reviews: It was a pleasure to have a 'close encounter' with this take on Spielberg's science fiction and fantasy oeuvre. I simply could not put it down! Gordon's adroit use of insightful research coupled with an engaging, accessible writing style and solid organization makes this book useful to readers who range from the general public to the academic expert to students. In short, Gordon boldly goes where no critic has gone before in relation to Spielberg., Gordon's book is...engagingly written....Gordon seems able effortlessly to transform any Spielberg film into an example of the logic of any particular psychological or psychoanalytical framework he finds at hand "a number of passages would...provide undergraduates with a clear sense of how mutually to understand a theoretical structure and a film narrative., Offers the most comprehensive review of the critical receptions and readings of Spielberg's sf, fantasy, and horror films .His chapters can be easily excerpted for film students .Gordon's book is both intelligent and fun to read .It is worth a read., Eminently readable and including good photographs, references after each chapter, and a detailed index, this book should have a broad readership....Recommended. All readers, all levels., This is a highly desirable book on a highly necessary topic. Such a major cultural force requires a major study. Well, here it is..., Andrew Gordon has produced an exhaustive investigation of this major part of Spielberg's oeuvre--appreciative but also critical, finding the complexities inside films that superficial critics have dismissed as childish or manipulative. It's very rewarding to mentally rewind and watch them again with Professor Gordon's insights playing along., Offers the most comprehensive review of the critical receptions and readings of Spielberg's sf, fantasy, and horror films....His chapters can be easily excerpted for film students....Gordon's book is both intelligent and fun to read....It is worth a read., Gordon's book is...engagingly written....Gordon seems able effortlessly to transform any Spielberg film into an example of the logic of any particular psychological or psychoanalytical framework he finds at hand--a number of passages would...provide undergraduates with a clear sense of how mutually to understand a theoretical structure and a film narrative., Offers the most comprehensive review of the critical receptions and readings of Spielberg's sf, fantasy, and horror films….His chapters can be easily excerpted for film students….Gordon's book is both intelligent and fun to read….It is worth a read. Illustrator: Yes Topic: General, Individual Director (See Also Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts), Film / History & Criticism Table Of Content: Chapter 1 Introduction: "I dream for a living" Chapter 2 1: Duel (1971): Paranoid Style Chapter 3 2: Jaws (1975): Hydrophobia Chapter 4 3: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977; rev. 1980): Unidentified Flying Object Relations Chapter 5 4: E.T. (1982) as Fairy Tale Chapter 6 5: Poltergeist (1982): Divorce American Style Chapter 7 6: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981): Totem and Taboo Chapter 8 7: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984): Bad Medicine Chapter 9 8: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989): Raiders of the Lost Father Chapter 10 9: Always (1989) and the Eternal Triangle Chapter 11 10: Short Films: "Kick the Can" (1983) and "The Mission" (1986) Chapter 12 11: Hook (1991): The Peter Pan Syndrome Chapter 13 12: Jurassic Park (1993) and The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997): Jaws on Land Chapter 14 13: A.I. (2001): Separation Anxiety Chapter 15 14: Minority Report (2002): Oedipus Redux Chapter 16 15: War of the Worlds (2005) and Trauma Culture Chapter 17 Conclusion: Moving Toward the Light

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  1. This book is a fantastic deep dive into Spielberg's sci-fi and fantasy films! Gordon's analysis is insightful and engaging, making it a must-read for fans. The writing is clear and well-researched, offering fresh perspectives on iconic movies. A perfect blend of film criticism and appreciation—highly recommended for anyone who loves Spielberg's work!

    Marios Argyriou

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