From Alien to the Matrix: Reading Science Fiction Film

by Roz Kaveney

Book Overview

Written by a world expert in Science Fiction, From Alien to The Matrix is a hugely entertaining and enlightening read and a new critical approach to SF films that considers them as autonomous creations and contributions to the genre and to the broader culture. Kaveney looks at the movies of alien invasion and movie franchises, and offers a celebration of Galaxy Quest; deep readings of the Alien quartet, of Dark City, Starship Troopers and Strange...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1850438064
• ISBN13: 9781850438069
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.2"