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Violence in the Films of Alfred Hitchcock

A Study in Mimesis

by David Humbert ...

Series series Studies in Violence, Mimesis & Culture
Parting ways with the Freudian and Lacanian readings that have dominated recent scholarly understanding of Hitchcock, David Humbert examines the roots of violence in the director’s narratives and finds them not in human sexuality but in mimesis. Through an analysis of seven key films, he argues that Girard’s model of mimetic desire—desire oriented by imitation of and competition with others—best ... Read more

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Parting ways with the Freudian and Lacanian readings that have dominated recent scholarly understanding of Hitchcock, David Humbert examines the roots of violence in the director’s narratives and finds them not in human sexuality but in mimesis. Through an analysis of seven key films, he argues that Girard’s model of mimetic desire—desire oriented by imitation of and competition with others—best
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Woody Allen and Philosophy

[You Mean My Whole Fallacy Is Wrong?]

by Mark T. Conard, Aeon J. Skoble ...

Series Book 8 - Popular Culture and Philosophy
Fifteen philosophers representuing different schools of thought answer the question what is Woody Allen trying to say in his films? And why should anyone care?Focusing on different works and varied aspects of Allen's multifaceted output, these essays explore the philosophical undertones of Anne Hall, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Manhattan, A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy and reminds us that just ... Read more

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Fifteen philosophers representuing different schools of thought answer the question what is Woody Allen trying to say in his films? And why should anyone care?Focusing on different works and varied aspects of Allen's multifaceted output, these essays explore the philosophical undertones of Anne Hall, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Manhattan, A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy and reminds us that just
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The Sound on the Page

Great Writers Talk about Style and Voice in Writing

by Ben Yagoda ...

The acclaimed author examines the importance of a writer's voice—including interviews with Susan Orlean, Michel Chabon, Junot Díaz and others.In writing, style matters. Our favorite writers often entertain, move, and inspire us less by what they say than by how they say it. In The Sound on the Page, acclaimed author, teacher, and critic Ben Yagoda offers practical and incisive help for writers on ... Read more

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The acclaimed author examines the importance of a writer's voice—including interviews with Susan Orlean, Michel Chabon, Junot Díaz and others.In writing, style matters. Our favorite writers often entertain, move, and inspire us less by what they say than by how they say it. In The Sound on the Page, acclaimed author, teacher, and critic Ben Yagoda offers practical and incisive help for writers on
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On Writing Fiction: Rethinking conventional wisdom about the craft

by David Jauss ...

Possibilities and Paradoxes in the Craft of Fiction The pieces of a satisfying novel or story seem to fit together so effortlessly, so seamlessly, that it's easy to find yourself wondering, "how on earth did the author do this?" The answer is simple: He sat alone at his desk, considered an array of options, and made smart, careful choices. In On Writing Fiction, award-winning author and respected ... Read more

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Possibilities and Paradoxes in the Craft of Fiction The pieces of a satisfying novel or story seem to fit together so effortlessly, so seamlessly, that it's easy to find yourself wondering, "how on earth did the author do this?" The answer is simple: He sat alone at his desk, considered an array of options, and made smart, careful choices. In On Writing Fiction, award-winning author and respected
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The Philosophy of Film Noir

by Mark T. Conard ...

Series series The Philosophy of Popular Culture
An essay collection examining the philosophical elements of select films in noir cinema, as well as the genre's legacy in film and culture.A drifter with no name and no past, driven purely by desire, is convinced by a beautiful woman to murder her husband. A hard-drinking detective down on his luck becomes involved with a gang of criminals in pursuit of a priceless artifact. The stories are at ... Read more

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An essay collection examining the philosophical elements of select films in noir cinema, as well as the genre's legacy in film and culture.A drifter with no name and no past, driven purely by desire, is convinced by a beautiful woman to murder her husband. A hard-drinking detective down on his luck becomes involved with a gang of criminals in pursuit of a priceless artifact. The stories are at
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From Reverence to Rape

The Treatment of Women in the Movies

by Molly Haskell ...

The "groundbreaking study" of female representation in film, now with a new introduction by the author ( New York Times Book Review).A landmark of feminist cinema criticism, Molly Haskell's From Reverence to Rape remains as insightful, searing, and relevant as it was when it first appeared in 1974. Ranging across time and genres from the golden age of Hollywood to films of the late twentieth ... Read more

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The "groundbreaking study" of female representation in film, now with a new introduction by the author ( New York Times Book Review).A landmark of feminist cinema criticism, Molly Haskell's From Reverence to Rape remains as insightful, searing, and relevant as it was when it first appeared in 1974. Ranging across time and genres from the golden age of Hollywood to films of the late twentieth
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Hitchcock and Philosophy

Dial M for Metaphysics

Edited by David Baggett, William A. Drumin ...

Series Book 27 - Popular Culture and Philosophy
The shower scene in Psycho; Cary Grant running for his life through a cornfield; innocent” birds lined up on a fence waiting, watching - these seminal cinematic moments are as real to moviegoers as their own lives. But what makes them so? What deeper forces are at work in Hitchcock’s films that so captivate his fans? This collection of articles in the series that’s explored such pop-culture ... Read more

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The shower scene in Psycho; Cary Grant running for his life through a cornfield; innocent” birds lined up on a fence waiting, watching - these seminal cinematic moments are as real to moviegoers as their own lives. But what makes them so? What deeper forces are at work in Hitchcock’s films that so captivate his fans? This collection of articles in the series that’s explored such pop-culture
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Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

by Bright Summaries ...

Series series BrightSummaries.com
**Unlock the more straightforward side of Lolita with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!**This engaging summary presents an analysis of Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, which is the enthralling and disturbing tale of Humbert, a man in his forties, who falls in love with a young girl, soon becoming her stepfather and taking advantage of this position to pursue a vastly unsettling romance ... Read more

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**Unlock the more straightforward side of Lolita with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!**This engaging summary presents an analysis of Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, which is the enthralling and disturbing tale of Humbert, a man in his forties, who falls in love with a young girl, soon becoming her stepfather and taking advantage of this position to pursue a vastly unsettling romance
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The Superhero Reader

Edited by Charles Hatfield, Jeet Heer, Kent Worcester ...

Despite their commercial appeal and cross-media reach, superheroes are only recently starting to attract sustained scholarly attention. This groundbreaking collection brings together essays and book excerpts by major writers on comics and popular culture.While superhero comics are a distinct and sometimes disdained branch of comics creation, they are integral to the development of the North ... Read more

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Despite their commercial appeal and cross-media reach, superheroes are only recently starting to attract sustained scholarly attention. This groundbreaking collection brings together essays and book excerpts by major writers on comics and popular culture.While superhero comics are a distinct and sometimes disdained branch of comics creation, they are integral to the development of the North
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A Companion to Alfred Hitchcock

Edited by Thomas Leitch, Leland Poague ...

The most comprehensive volume ever published on Alfred Hitchcock, covering his career and legacy as well as the broader cultural and intellectual contexts of his work.Contains thirty chapters by the leading Hitchcock scholarsCovers his long career, from his earliest contributions to other directors’ silent films to his last uncompleted last filmDetails the enduring legacy he left to filmmakers and ... Read more

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The most comprehensive volume ever published on Alfred Hitchcock, covering his career and legacy as well as the broader cultural and intellectual contexts of his work.Contains thirty chapters by the leading Hitchcock scholarsCovers his long career, from his earliest contributions to other directors’ silent films to his last uncompleted last filmDetails the enduring legacy he left to filmmakers and
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The Philosophy of the Coen Brothers

by Mark T. Conard ...

Series series The Philosophy of Popular Culture
"Written for both fans of the Coen brothers and the philosophically curious, without the technical language . . . educational and entertaining." — Library JournalJoel and Ethan Coen have made films that redefined the gangster movie, the screwball comedy, the fable, and the film noir, but no matter what genre they're playing with, they consistently focus on the struggles of complex characters to ... Read more

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"Written for both fans of the Coen brothers and the philosophically curious, without the technical language . . . educational and entertaining." — Library JournalJoel and Ethan Coen have made films that redefined the gangster movie, the screwball comedy, the fable, and the film noir, but no matter what genre they're playing with, they consistently focus on the struggles of complex characters to
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Studying Comics and Graphic Novels

by Karin Kukkonen ...

This introduction to studying comics and graphic novels is a structured guide to a popular topic. It deploys new cognitive methods of textual analysis and features activities and exercises throughout.Deploys novel cognitive approaches to analyze the importance of psychological and physical aspects of reader experienceCarefully structured to build a sequenced, rounded introduction to the ... Read more

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This introduction to studying comics and graphic novels is a structured guide to a popular topic. It deploys new cognitive methods of textual analysis and features activities and exercises throughout.Deploys novel cognitive approaches to analyze the importance of psychological and physical aspects of reader experienceCarefully structured to build a sequenced, rounded introduction to the
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