New Zealand cinema burst onto the global stage in the 1970s and has maintained its high-profile international presence with such films as Whalerider, the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Once Were Warriors. Contemporary New Zealand Cinema is an astute analysis of this fascinating industry and the most thorough book available on a vibrant filmmaking culture. The book explores the industry, questions of aesthetics and form, nation and identity through the full range of filmmaking in New Zealand. It also highlights specific contexts, including Maori, documentary and...
New Zealand cinema burst onto the global stage in the 1970s and has maintained its high-profile international presence with such films as Whaler...
In his landmark Introduction to the American Horror Film, Robin Wood noted that horror ""has consistently been one of the most popular and, at the same time, the most disreputable of Hollywood genres."" Horror is still immensely popular but its assimilation into our culture continues apace. In Horror Zone, leading international writers on horror take horror out into the world beyond cinema screens to explore the interconnections between the films and modern media and entertainment industries, economies and production practices, cultural and political forums, spectators and...
In his landmark Introduction to the American Horror Film, Robin Wood noted that horror ""has consistently been one of the most popular and, ...
John Carpenter is a seminal figure in the history of horror and science fiction filmmaking. His work in these genres has been highly influential in their ongoing development. This book gives Carpenter's output the sustained critical treatment it deserves. It comprises essays that address the whole of Carpenter's work, as well as others which focus on a smaller number of key films. Some essays take on wide-ranging issues such as Carpenter's approach to remakes and the question of genre, while others are organized around a specific theme or technical aspect of Carpenter's film-making. The...
John Carpenter is a seminal figure in the history of horror and science fiction filmmaking. His work in these genres has been highly influential in th...
