French, Sean
The Terminator (BFI Film Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781839022128
- author:
- French, Sean
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 19.1 x 13.5 x 0.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Terminator is a landmark film of the 1980s, made on a low budget but with a lasting impact. Its innovative blend of special effects and intricate time-travel plot propelled Arnold Schwarzenegger to stardom and cemented the reputation of its director, James Cameron. This film's enduring popularity stems from its unique combination of explosive action, dark humour, and stylised violence, which has captivated audiences for decades. Sean French's insightful study explores the film's production history, its influences, and its significant impact on popular culture. French argues that The Terminator's visual flair, acting style, and choreographed violence are compelling because they tap into the visceral pleasures of moviegoing, rather than offering intellectual rewards. This new edition includes French's foreword, in which he reflects on the film's sequels and reboots, and its connections to the gritty visions of the New Hollywood.
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