Fantasy

Fantasy Addresses A Previously Neglected Area Within Film Studies. The Book Looks At The Key Aesthetics, Themes, Debates And Issues At Work Within This Popular Genre And Examines Films And Franchises That Illustrate These Concerns. Contemporary Case Studies Include: Alice In Wonderland (2010) Avatar (2009) The Dark Knight (2008) Edward Scissorhands (1990) Lord Of The Rings (2001-2003) Pirates Of The Caribbean (2003-2007) Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time (2010) Shrek (2001) Twelve Monkeys (1995) The Authors Also Consider Fantasy Film And Its Relationship To Myth, Legend And Fairy Tale, Examining Its Important Role In Contemporary Culture.