Mathijs, Ernest
The Routledge Companion to Cult Cinema (Routledge Media and Cultural Studies Companions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781032084206
- author:
- Mathijs, Ernest
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 520
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 17.4 centimetres (0.96 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Media Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Routledge Companion to Cult Cinema is a comprehensive guide to the field of cult cinema, exploring films that have achieved exceptional cultural visibility and status by breaking rules and challenging understandings of achievement. This book delves into the major theoretical frameworks, philosophical inspirations, and methodologies for studying cult films, as well as case studies of various genres, media formats, and cultural representations. The Routledge Companion to Cult Cinema offers a broad and innovative approach to the subject, incorporating case studies from around the world, including East and South Asia, continental Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. This resource provides valuable insights for researchers and students seeking to understand the cultural significance of cult cinema and its impact on cultural discourse. By examining the aesthetics of cult cinema, including its genre, style, and ability to challenge viewer comfort, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the complex and multifaceted nature of cult cinema.
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