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"Few movies of recent times have caught and shocked our imagination as the Alien cinematic quartet and the quest of Sigourney Weaver's Flight Lieutenant Ellen Ripley. In this gripping and lucidly written book, Mulhall shows why these films fascinate us, by showing that they are compelling examples of philosophy in action. Bringing a philosopher's eye to cinema, he argues that the Alien films take us deep into the question of what it is to be human. By developing the sexual significance of the aliens themselves and of Ripley's resistance to them, these films explore the relation of human identity to the body, in the context of a hyper-Darwinian universe which both sharpens and subverts the distinction between the natural and the technological, and which pits the hope of redemption against nihilism. The book also considers the nature of "sequeldom" in contemporary cinema. What is the relation between each Alien movie's distinctive plot and the overarching narrative of the Alien universe? How does the work of each director who has contributed to the series relate to the themes of their other films, such as Ridley Scott's Blade Runner, James Cameron's Terminator and David Fincher's Se7en? [Publisher description]."
"This significantly expanded new edition of his acclaimed exploration of the four Alien movies features€several brand new chapters on Steven Spielberg?s Mission: Impossible trilogy and Minority Report."@en
"Few movies have caught and shocked our imagination as deeply and enduringly as the Alien quartet, which follow the odyssey of Sigourney Weaver's Flight Lieutenant Ellen Ripley. In this gripping and limpidly written book, Stephen Mulhall shows why these films fascinate us, by showing that they are compelling examples of philosophy in action. Bringing a philosopher's eye to cinema, he argues that the Alien films take us deep into the question of what it is to be human. By developing the sexual significance of the aliens themselves and of Ripley's resistance to them, these films explore the relation of human identity to the body, in the context of a hyper-Darwinian universe which both sharpens and subverts the distinction between the natural and the technological, and which pits the hope of redemption against nihilism. The book also considers the nature of 'sequeldom' in contemporary cinema. What is the relation between each Alien movie's distinctive plot and the overarching narrative of the Alien universe?; How does the work of each director who has contributed to the Alien series relate to the themes of their other films such as Ridley Scott's Bladerunner , James Cameron's Terminator and David Fincher's Se7en ? On Film is essential reading for anyone interested in film, philosophy and cultural and visual studies, and in the way philosophy can enrich our understanding of cinema."
"This text uses a clear and imaginative style to show how films are examples of philosophy in action. It explores the nature of the sequel, narrative renewal and directorial authorship in film."@en
"In this significantly expanded edition of his acclaimed exploration of the relation between philosophy and film, Mulhall broadens the focus of his work from science fiction to the espionage thriller and beyond. The first part of the book covers the four 'Alien' movies, while part two looks at the 'Mission Impossible' series."@en

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