Martian Pictures
| Author | : O’Brien Stanley |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 247 |
| Release | : 2018-07-26 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781476631707 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1476631700 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Martian Pictures by : O’Brien Stanley
Download or read book Martian Pictures written by O’Brien Stanley and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-07-26 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mars has long served as a blank canvas for illustrating society's aspirations and anxieties--a science fiction setting for exploring our "future history." Covering a wide array of films from Soviet propaganda to Hollywood blockbusters, the authors examine a range of themes and concepts in motion pictures about Mars--attitudes about women, fear of government, environmental issues--and how these depictions changed over time. A complete filmography provides a concise summary of each film discussed.
