Space Exploration on Film

Paul Meehan

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McFarland & Co Inc
24 May 2022

Film theory & criticism; Space science; Popular astronomy & space

Over the course of several decades, scientific fact has overtaken science fiction as humankind's understanding of the universe has expanded. Mirroring this development, the cinematic depictions of space exploration over the last century have evolved from whimsical sci-fi fantasies to more fact-based portrayals. This book chronologically examines 75 films that depict voyages into outer space and offers the historical, cultural, and scientific context of each. These films range from Georges Melies' fantastical A Trip to the Moon to speculative science fiction works such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Solaris, and Contact, and fact-based accounts of actual space missions as depicted in The Right Stuff, Apollo 13, Salyut 7 and First Man.

Each film is analyzed not only in terms of its direction, screenplay, and other cinematic aspects but also its scientific and historical accuracy. The works of acclaimed directors, including Fritz Lang, George Pal, Stanley Kubrick, Andrei Tarkovsky, Robert Wise, Ron Howard, Robert Zemeckis, Ridley Scott, and Christopher Nolan, are accorded special attention for their memorable contributions to this vital and evolving subgenre of science fiction film.

By: Paul Meehan
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 390g
ISBN: 9781476681337
ISBN 10: 1476681333
Pages: 209
Publication Date: 24 May 2022
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Introduction: Space Travel in Science Fiction and Science Fact One. First Flights Two. The '50s and '60s: From George Pal to Stanley Kubrick Three. Getting into Space Four. The Chariots of Apollo Five. Red Star in Space: Russian Space Films Six. Working in Space Seven. The Allure of Mars Eight. Disasters from Space Nine. To Infinity and Beyond: Journeys to Deep Space and the Stars Conclusion: Dreams of Space Filmography Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

Paul Meehan is the author of several books on science fiction, film noir and horror films, and a contributor to the Noir City Sentinel, the journal of the Film Noir Foundation and to The Palgrave Handbook of the Vampire. He lives in Denver, Colorado.

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