The Science of Sci-Fi Cinema, 9781476683300
Paperback
Fact or fiction? Explore the science behind sci-fi cinema.

The Science of Sci-Fi Cinema

essays on the art and principles of ten films

  • Paperback

    202 pages

  • Release Date

    9 August 2021

Summary

The Science Behind the Spectacle: Exploring the Realities of Sci-Fi Cinema

Science fiction films transport us to hypothetical futures, showcasing incredible technological advancements that capture our imaginations. But how much of what we see on screen is actually plausible?

This book delves into the science behind ten iconic sci-fi films, separating fact from fiction. Featuring essays by scientists in relevant fields, each chapter dissects a movie, examining the science (or…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781476683300
ISBN-10:1476683301
Author:Vincent Piturro
Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:McFarland & Co Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:202
Release Date:9 August 2021
Weight:277g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm x 10mm
About The Author

Vincent Piturro

Vincent Piturro is a professor of film and media studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver. He has published on Westerns, documentary film rhetoric and Jim Jarmusch.

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