The secret life of movies : schizophrenic and shamanic journeys in American cinema /

"Using movies to explore the unconscious realms of society in order to reach a better understanding of what drives it, this book examines filmmakers and films that center around schizophrenic themes of alienation, paranoia, breakdown, fantasy, dreams, dementia, violence, and that address--as en...

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Main Author: Horsley, Jason, 1967-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009]
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Summary:"Using movies to explore the unconscious realms of society in order to reach a better understanding of what drives it, this book examines filmmakers and films that center around schizophrenic themes of alienation, paranoia, breakdown, fantasy, dreams, dementia, violence, and that address--as entertainment--the schizophrenic experience"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:viii, 291 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786444236 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786444231 (softcover : alk. paper)