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Informationen zum Autor The late William B. Parrill was an emeritus professor of English and communication at Southeastern Louisiana University. He was a founding editor of the journal Louisiana Literature and wrote extensively on films and contemporary literature. Klappentext Ridley Scott, the director of such seminal films as Blade Runner, Alien and Thelma & Louise, is one of the most important directors of the last fifty years. Unlike many directors, Scott has been remarkably transparent about his craft, offering the audience glimpses into his creative process. This book explores Scott's oeuvre in depth, devoting a chapter to his 22 primary works, from his first effort, Boy and Bicycle (1962), through Robin Hood (2010). Topics discussed include the critical reception of the films, and the ways in which Scott's works function as cinematic mediators of issues such as religion, women's rights and history. Zusammenfassung Explores Ridley Scott's oeuvre in depth! devoting a chapter to his 22 primary works! from his first effort! Boy and Bicycle (1962)! through Robin Hood (2010). Topics discussed include the critical reception of the films! and the ways in which Scott's works function as cinematic mediators on issues such as religion! women's rights and history. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. Boy and Bicycle (1962): Playing Hooky 2. Adam Adamant Lives! (1966): The League of Uncharitable Ladies 3. The Duellists (1977): En Garde! 4. Alien (1979): Ripley on Call 5. Blade Runner (1982): At the Thanhauser Gate 6. Legend (1985): I Only Wanted to Touch One. Where's the Harm in That? 7. Someone to Watch Over Me (1987): Is It Love, Mike? 8. Black Rain (1989): One Big Gray Area 9. Thelma & Louise (1991): On the Road: One Insult Too Far 10. 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992): I Think We Have Returned to Eden 11. White Squall (1996): A Meterological Phenomenon of the Imagination 12. G. I. Jane (1997): Wild Thing 13. Gladiator (2000): There Was Once a Dream That Was Rome 14. Black Hawk Down (2001): Bird Down in the City 15. Hannibal (2001): Hannibal the Cannibal 16. Matchstick Men (2003): Mean Street Men in Bright Colors 17. All the Invisible Children (2005): "Jonathan": The Rediscovery of Life Through Childhood 18. Kingdom of Heaven (2005): Jerusalem: The Center of the World for Forgiveness 19. A Good Year (2006): Postcards from Provence 20. American Gangster (2007): Cops Kill Cops They Can't Trust 21. Body of Lies (2008): Closing Time 22. Robin Hood (2010): The Outlaw Returns to History Filmography Bibliography Index ...
