The Science of Sci-Fi Cinema

The Science of Sci-Fi Cinema
Author: Vincent Piturro
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2021-08-09
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1476683301


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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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