21st Century Kaiju

The Resurgence of Giant Monster Movies (livre en anglais)

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de Gordon Arnold

Type

Etudes

Sujet

Genre > Fantastique

Mots Clés

fantastique, monstres

Année d'édition

2023

Editeur

McFarland & Co

Langue

anglais

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Format

Broché • 206 pages
15 x 23 cm

ISBN

978-1-4766-8962-3

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Description de l'ouvrage :
Once dismissed as a fading genre with little to say to contemporary audiences, the giant monster movie roared back to life in the new millennium. In one of modern cinema’s most surprising turnarounds, a wave of 21st-century kaiju films has delivered exciting and thought-provoking viewing to global audiences. In a variety of works that range from action-packed CGI spectacles to more personal, introspective productions commenting on real-world issues of the day, the new millennium has witnessed some of the most intriguing films in any genre, including movies from such acclaimed directors such as Guillermo del Toro, Bong Joon-ho and Peter Jackson.

This book takes a sober, multidimensional look at the new class of giant monster movies. It examines the making of these films and their sometimes-obscure meanings. It also covers efforts to reinvent storied kaiju characters from the past, including Godzilla and King Kong, and to transform the genre with movies such as Cloverfield, The Mist, Colossal, and Pacific Rim that feature all-new creatures.

À propos de l'auteur :
Gordon Arnold has taught at several colleges, including Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, Massachusetts. He lives in the Boston area.

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