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An obscure independent filmmaker until Halloween (1978); John Carpenter has been applauded for his classic sense of compositions; yet reviled for his "B-film" sensibility. This second edition of the first book-length analysis finds in Carpenters films a vision of a profound but unexpected order in the universe. The author analyzes Carpenters early independent work; his made-for-television movies; his big Hollywood films (The Fog; Escape from New York; The Thing; Stephen Kings Christine; Starman); his more recent independent work (Big Trouble in Little China; Prince of Darkness; They Live); and his contributions to films he did not direct. This edition fully updates the 1990 edition with attention to the films made since that date. With a chronology of Carpenters career; a detailed filmography; photos; brief plot synopses; and a thorough index; this volume will be treasured by film scholars and fans alike.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Strong Theology of the CrossBy Bryant OwensThis work is a wonderful scholarly work that is rich in theology. Most Theological Aesthetic works lean heavily on art history with very little theological content. But this book is heavy on theology and balanced with art history. It shows how theology of various periods in the church affected the creation of the crucifix. The Passion of Jesus Christ is central to the faith of Christianity. What Viladesau does is dig into how theology is reflected in the making of the crucifix during early periods of Christianity.This book is a wonderful journey through the earliest years of Christianity and the theology that affects our understanding of the crucifixion today.I would highly recommend this book to artists; art historians; theologians; and pastors. The wealth of material in this work makes it one that will cause me to refer back to it on my bookshelf time and time again.
