The Epic in Film

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  • The Epic in Film Book Detail

  • Author : Constantine Santas
  • Release Date : 2008
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Genre : Performing Arts
  • Pages : 258
  • ISBN 13 : 9780742555297
  • File Size : 25,25 MB

The Epic in Film by Constantine Santas PDF Summary

Book Description: In The Epic in Film, Constantine Santas argues that "blockbuster" and "artistic" are not mutually exclusive terms and, perhaps more importantly, that epic film is an inherently profound genre in its ability to tap into the dreams and fears of a nation, and sometimes those of the human race. Why do we see dozens and dozens of films based on the King Arthur legend? Why would a presidential hopeful borrow the phrase "Read my lips" from Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry? Why do war epics proliferate in times of war or national crisis? Why are epics as a whole the most popular movie genre? Whether you love Gone with the Wind and hate Troy, find Akira Kurosawa's films brilliant or marvel over the depth of the Matrix trilogy, if you're a film buff, you will want to read this first book-length treatment of the epic-a wildly popular, infinitely fascinating, and critically underappreciated genre.

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