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OverviewThis book examines a set of theoretical perspectives that critically engage with the notion of postmodernism, investigating whether this concept is still useful to approach contemporary cinema. This question is explored through a discussion of the films written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, largely regarded as the epitome of postmodern cinema and considered here as theoretical contributions in their own right. Each chapter first presents key ideas proposed by a specific theorist and then puts them in conversation with Tarantino’s films. Jacques Rancière’s theory of art is used to reject postmodernism’s claims about the ‘death’ of the aesthetic image in contemporary cinema. Fredric Jameson’s and Slavoj Žižek’s dialectical thinking is mobilized to challenge simplistic, ideological readings of postmodern cinema in general, and Tarantino’s films in particular. Finally, the direct influence of Carol Clover’s psychoanalytical approach to the horror genre on Tarantino’s work isdiscussed to prove the director’s specific contribution to a theoretical understanding of contemporary film aesthetics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Federico PagelloPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition: 1st ed. 2020 Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9783030438210ISBN 10: 303043821 Pages: 210 Publication Date: 21 October 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction – From High to Late Postmodernism.- Part One – The Aesthetics of Late Postmodernism.- Chapter 1 – Absolute Style.- Chapter 2: Space as History.- Chapter 3 – Time as Language.- Part Two – The Return of Dialectics.- Chapter 4 – Narrative and Subjectivity.- Chapter 5 – The “Vanishing Point” of Sexual Difference.- Chapter 6 – The Endless End of History.- Conclusion – Godard with Tarantino: Cinema as Enjoyment.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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