The Cinematic City

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Earth Sciences, Geography, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Human Geography
Cover of the book The Cinematic City by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781134797967
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: August 19, 2005
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781134797967
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: August 19, 2005
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The Cinematic City offers an innovative and thought-provoking insight into cityscape and screenscape and their inter-connection. Illustrated throughout with movie stills, a diverse selection of films (from 'Bladerunner' to 'Little Caesar'), genres, cities and historical periods are examined by leading names in the field. The key dimensions of film and urban theory are introduced before detailed analysis of the various cinematic forms which relate most significantly to the city. From early cinema and documentary film, to film noir, 'New Wave' and 'postmodern cinema', the contributors provide a wealth of empirical material and illustration whilst drawing on the theoretical insights of contemporary feminism, Benjamin, Baudrillard, Foucault, Lacan, and others.
The Cinematic City shows how the city has been undeniably shaped by the cinematic form, and how cinema owes much of its nature to the historical development of urban space. Engaging with current theoretical debates, this is a book that is set to change the way in which we think about both the nature of the city and film.
Contributors: Giuliana Bruno, Iain Chambers, Marcus Doel, David Clarke, Anthony Easthope, Elisabeth Mahoney, Will Straw, Stephen Ward, John Gold, James Hay, Rob Lapsley, Frank Krutnik

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Cinematic City offers an innovative and thought-provoking insight into cityscape and screenscape and their inter-connection. Illustrated throughout with movie stills, a diverse selection of films (from 'Bladerunner' to 'Little Caesar'), genres, cities and historical periods are examined by leading names in the field. The key dimensions of film and urban theory are introduced before detailed analysis of the various cinematic forms which relate most significantly to the city. From early cinema and documentary film, to film noir, 'New Wave' and 'postmodern cinema', the contributors provide a wealth of empirical material and illustration whilst drawing on the theoretical insights of contemporary feminism, Benjamin, Baudrillard, Foucault, Lacan, and others.
The Cinematic City shows how the city has been undeniably shaped by the cinematic form, and how cinema owes much of its nature to the historical development of urban space. Engaging with current theoretical debates, this is a book that is set to change the way in which we think about both the nature of the city and film.
Contributors: Giuliana Bruno, Iain Chambers, Marcus Doel, David Clarke, Anthony Easthope, Elisabeth Mahoney, Will Straw, Stephen Ward, John Gold, James Hay, Rob Lapsley, Frank Krutnik

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Head Start Social Services by
Cover of the book Youths Living with HIV by
Cover of the book HW0188 Engineering Communication I by
Cover of the book Domestic Politics and Norm Diffusion in International Relations by
Cover of the book The Soviet Union and the Arabian Peninsula (RLE Iran D) by
Cover of the book Religion in Practice by
Cover of the book Minding Spirituality by
Cover of the book Naturalizing Power by
Cover of the book The Soviet Secondary School by
Cover of the book Re-Constructing the Post-Soviet Industrial Region by
Cover of the book The Viola da Gamba Society Index of Manuscripts Containing Consort Music by
Cover of the book Heinz Kohut and the Psychology of the Self by
Cover of the book Stress And Emotion by
Cover of the book Persuasive Imagery by
Cover of the book Gandhi by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy