The Science of Sci-Fi Cinema

The Science of Sci-Fi Cinema
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 203
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ISBN-10 : 9781476683300
ISBN-13 : 1476683301
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Book Synopsis The Science of Sci-Fi Cinema by : Vincent Piturro

Download or read book The Science of Sci-Fi Cinema written by Vincent Piturro and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2021-08-09 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science fiction films present hypothetical futures, featuring imagined technological advancements--not yet realized but perhaps (more or less) plausible. Yet how much of what audiences see is within the bounds of possibility? Can we really envision what a black hole looks like? Can dinosaurs really be genetically re-engineered? Originating from an annual Science Fiction Film Series in Denver, Colorado, this volume of essays examines 10 films, with a focus on discerning the possible, the unlikely, and the purely science fictional. With essays by scientists in relevant fields, chapters provide analyses of the movies themselves, along with examination of the actual science (or lack thereof) in each film.


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