Description
An examination of Christopher Nolan's films, exploring the philosophical ideas that underpin his representations of social discontent and privileging of appearance over reality.
About the Author
Robbie B. H. Goh is Professor of Literature in the department of English Language and Literature at the National University of Singapore. His research interests are Diaspora Studies, Indian Anglophone Literature, Christianity in Asia, the Bible and Literature/Popular Culture, Late Nineteenth Century English Literature, and Speculative Fiction.
Reviews
A magisterial sweep over a multifold canvas. At once auteur, social critic, genie, and moralist, Goh's Nolan is a layered and evolving medium for our times. From the restless noir of the earliest works, to the historical gravitas of the most recent, Goh's survey penetrates intricacies and opens new perceptions. A must-read study on a crucial oeuvre for critics, students, filmmakers and fans alike. * Lauren M.E. Goodlad, Professor of English, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA *
With deft handling of Christopher Nolan's diverse oeuvre, Robbie Goh puts forward a strong argument for the philosophical depths of films such as Inception, Dunkirk, and The Dark Knight. Taking readers through Nolan's audio-visual medium, Goh interrogates the place of the individual in a decaying social structure, questions the production of truth, and finds reasons for hope. * S. Brent Plate, author of "Religion and Film: Cinema and the Re-Creation of the World" *
Book Information
ISBN 9781350139978
Author Robbie B. H. Goh
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 256g