Studying Fight Club (Studying Films) - Softcover

Ramey, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906733554 ISBN 13: 9781906733551

Publisher: Liverpool University Press, 2012

Synopsis

Fight Club is, on one level, pop-culture phenomena and on another, a deeply philosophical and satirical exploration of modern life. David Fincher's 1999 film (and Chuck Palahniuk's source novel) has had a huge impact on audiences worldwide leading to spoofs, homage, merchandising and numerous Internet fan sites. On initial release the film was met with wide hostility from critics who either failed to appreciate its satirical intent or believed the film failed to deliver on its satirical promise. Early in its DVD afterlife, however, a wider audience began to appreciate the film's significance and radical message. Although attracted by the film's playfulness and star wattage, however, many students struggle with its theoretical notions such as Capitalism, materialism, anarchy and so on. This is one film, which therefore merits a thoughtful and provocative analysis but also an accessible one, and Mark Ramey has provided just that.

About this title

About the Author:

Mark Ramey teaches film and media studies at Collyer's Sixth Form in Horsham, UK.

Review:

The explanations are intelligent and considered.... [Studying Fight Club] will prove an invaluable companion text. (Claire Pollard Media Education Association)

About this edition

• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1906733554
• ISBN 13: 9781906733551
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 118