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OverviewCinema is ideally suited to the world of psychic phenomena. A technique as simple as a voice-over can simulate mental telepathy, while unusual lighting, set design, or creative digital manipulation can conjure clairvoyant visions, precognition, or even psychokinesis. This book analyzes the depiction of paranormal powers in film, examining how movies like Star Wars, Independence Day, The Green Mile, and dozens of others both reflect and influence the way modern society thinks about psychic abilities. The theme is explored in nearly 100 films from a variety of genres including drama, comedy, horror, science fiction, crime melodrama, and children's films, providing a concise review of the history and concepts of mainstream cinematic parapsychology. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul MeehanPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.331kg ISBN: 9780786439669ISBN 10: 0786439661 Pages: 238 Publication Date: 29 July 2009 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface 1. A Brief History of the Paranormal in Fact and Fiction 2. Early Paranormal Films 3. ESP in Drama, Comedy and Children’s Films 4. Paranormal Crime and Melodrama 5. The Dark Side of ESP: Horror and Fantasy 6. Alien ESP 7. Psi-Fi: Psychic Science Fiction Blockbusters 8. Remote Viewing, Black Psi-Ops and Paranoia Conclusion Filmography Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviews“a book I can recommend to...without reservation”—John Kenneth Muir's Reflections on Film/TV. a book I can recommend to...without reservation --<i>John Kenneth Muir's Reflections on Film/TV</i>. a book I can recommend to...without reservation --John Kenneth Muir's Reflections on Film/TV. Author InformationPaul Meehan is the author of several books on science fiction, film noir and horror films, and a contributor to the Noir City Sentinel, the journal of the Film Noir Foundation and to The Palgrave Handbook of the Vampire. He lives in Denver, Colorado. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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