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Joss Whedon’s Big Damn Movie : Essays on Serenity, Paperback by Blichert, Frederick (EDT), ISBN 1476671990, ISBN-13 9781476671994, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US "Firefly has garnered a great ...
Joss Whedon’s Big Damn Movie : Essays on Serenity, Paperback by Blichert, Frederick (EDT), ISBN 1476671990, ISBN-13 9781476671994, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US "Firefly has garnered a great deal of scholarly attention--less so Serenity. This collection of new essays, the first focusing exclusively on the film, examines its depictions of race, ableism, social engineering and systems of power, and its status as acrime film, among other topics"--
| Author | Frederick Blichert |
|---|---|
| Dewey Decimal | 791.4372 |
| Dewey Edition | 23 |
| Format | Trade Paperback |
| ISBN-10 | 1476671990 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781476671994 |
| Illustrated | Yes |
| Intended Audience | Scholarly & Professional |
| Item Height | 0.5 in |
| Item Length | 9 in |
| Item Weight | 10.4 Oz |
| Item Width | 6 in |
| LC Classification Number | PN1997.2.S465J67 |
| LCCN | 2018-001713 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 242 Pages |
| Number of Volumes | 1 vol. |
| Publication Name | Joss Whedon's Big Damn Movie : Essays on Serenity |
| Publication Year | 2018 |
| Publisher | Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers |
| Series | Worlds of Whedon Ser. |
| Subject | Film / Genres / Science Fiction & Fantasy, Film & Video |
| Subject Area | Art, Performing Arts |
| Synopsis | When Joss Whedon's television show Firefly (2002-2003) was cancelled, devoted fans cried foul and demanded more--which led to the 2005 feature film Serenity . Both the series and the film were celebrated for their melding of science fiction and western iconography, dystopian settings, underdog storylines, and clever fast-paced dialogue. Firefly has garnered a great deal of scholarly attention--less so, Serenity . This collection of new essays, the first focusing exclusively on the film, examines its depictions of race, ableism, social engineering and systems of power, and its status as a crime film, among other topics., Joss Whedon's short-lived series Firefly developed a fierce following while it aired on FOX from 2002 to 2003. After its cancellation, fans cried foul and demanded more, which eventually led to the 2005 feature film follow-up Serenity. In the first collection of essays devoted specifically to Serenity, authors from around the world offer various perspectives on the film. |
| Table Of Content | Table of Contents Introduction: Spotlight on Serenity A Reaver in the Writers Room: The Cannibal Approach to Box Office Fear (London Brickley) Completion of Character and Relationship in Serenity (S. Evan Kreider) Death in the 'Verse (H.S. Hobma) Cassandra Revisited: River Tam, Hysteria and the Politics of Ecstatic Revenge (Aviva Dove-Viebahn) "Better worlds": Western Heroes and the Civilized 'Verse (Frederick Blichert) The Miranda Job: Serenity as Crime Film (Ina Rae Hark) Overconsumption, the Natural Environment and Lessons from Earth-That-Was (Eric Benson) "Eat them all the time/Let them blow your mind": River and the Unacknowledged Corporate Hand in Serenity (Erin Giannini) Failed Experiment: Miranda and the Critique of Social Engineering (Andrew Howe) Miranda: Conflicting Anxieties, Ableism and Population Health (Max Ferguson) "She's a creature of extraordinary grace": Resistance Through Dance to the Myth of "Civilized Cultures" (Joel Hawkes) "The Indians ride over the hill": Revisiting "On the Paradoxical Construction of the Reavers" (Agnes B. Curry) Unspeakable Darkness: Truth, Power and the Taboo of Race (Renee St. Louis) Paint It Red (and Black and Blue): How Joss Whedon and Jack N. Green Created the Bruised, Beautiful Look of Serenity (K. Brenna Wardell) Spaceships as Soundscapes in Serenity (Holly Randell-Moon and Arthur J. Randell) About the Contributors Index |
| Type | Textbook |
| brand | Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers |
| gtin13 | 9781476671994 |
Bernicec8772
A must-read for any Firefly fan! This brilliant collection of essays dives deep into *Serenity*, exploring themes like race, power, and social dynamics with sharp insight. A fresh, scholarly perspective on Whedon’s underrated masterpiece—highly engaging and thought-provoking. Loved it!