James F. Iaccino

Jungian Reflections Within the Cinema

A Psychological Analysis of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Archetypes

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Produktbeschreibung

Exploring the relevance of Jungian theory as it applies to science fiction, horror and fantasy films, this text demonstrates the remarkable correlation existing between Jung's major archetypes and recurring themes in various film genres. An introduction acquaints readers with basic Jungian theory archetypes before proceeding to film analysis. A diverse selection of movie and television summaries illustrate the relationship between a particular Jungian image and the examined films. Among the various Jungian patterns studied are the father archetype, the split between persona and shadow, the search for the grail, the alchemist traveler, and the development of the child archetype. From Star Wars and Planet of the Apes to Back to the Future and Indiana Jones, the interdependence of Jungian theory and film themes and contents unfold. Creative and innovative, this text unearths new Jungian territory that will appeal not only to psychology and film studies scholars and researchers, but also to those studying communication and literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury 3PL
• Seitenzahl: 238
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Mai 1998
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 545g
• ISBN-13: 9780275950484
• ISBN-10: 0275950484
• Artikelnr.: 22427021

Autorenporträt

James F. Iaccino is an associate professor of psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has written a number of texts and articles on superheroes in film and television.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Introduction to Jungian Archetypes A Jungian Analysis of Science
Fiction Films The Star Wars Trilogy: The Space-Father Archetype The Star
Trek Movies: In Search of the Creator Archetype Planet of the Apes: The
Evolution of an Archetypal Shadow Species From Logan's Run to Battlestar
Galactica: Archetypal Rebellions Against Shadow Destroyers A Jungian
Analysis of Fantasy Films Back to the Future Again and Again: Archetypal
Exploits of Alchemic Travelers From Superman to Batman: Divided Superhero
Archetypes The Indiana Jones and Highlander Chronicles: Quests for the Holy
Grail Archetype The Omen Trilogy: The Growth of the Demon Child Archetype
A Jungian Analysis of Television Archetypes Shadow Pursuers: Fanatical
Figures in The Incredible Hulk, Starman, and The Pretender Final Remarks
Appendix Bibliography Index