Science Fiction Film : A Critical Introduction (Paperback)

Introduction Section 1: What is Science Fiction? 1. Genre Theory and Science Fiction 2. Reading Science Fiction 3. Science Fiction and Technology Section 2: Genre History 4. Pre-History, 1895-1950 5. Defining the Genre, 1950-70 6. Science Fiction as Blockbuster, 1970-90 7. Science Fiction as Mainstream, 1990-2010 Section 3: Selling Science Fiction 8. 'Adventure Dramas of the Future': Advertising Genre 9. Genre and Spectacle: The Science Fiction Trailer 10. Audience and Genre: Science Fiction and the Internet Conclusion Annotated Guide to Further Reading Selected Filmography Bibliography Index