Popular Cinema as Political Theory [electronic resource] : Idealism and Realism in Epics, Noirs, and Satires /
Nelson, J.author.
The book presents cinematic case studies in political realism versus political idealism, demonstrating methods of viewing popular cinema as political theory. The book appreciates political myth-making in popular genres as especially practical and accessible theorizing about politics.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Doing political theory with popular films: styles in action in everyday life -- An epic comeback? post-western politics in film and theory -- Rhythms of political satire: post-modern politics in words, musics, and movies -- Realism as a political style: noir insights -- Noir in paradise: testing and twisting realist politics -- Conclusion -- Unsettling idealism versus realism: perfectionism in two classics of neo noir -- Appendix A: Classic film noir according to critical consensus -- Appendix B: Some interim noir films according to commentators -- Appendix C: Neo-noir films according to Nelson.
The book presents cinematic case studies in political realism versus political idealism, demonstrating methods of viewing popular cinema as political theory. The book appreciates political myth-making in popular genres as especially practical and accessible theorizing about politics.
Europe—Politics and government.
Political theory.
Political philosophy.
Motion pictures—History.
Motion pictures and television.
Political science.
European Politics.
Political Theory.
Political Philosophy.
Film History.
Screen Studies.
Political Science.