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Filmmaking, Philosophy, and the Star Wars Universe

By Cyrus R.K. Patell

Series: Philosophical Filmmakers

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Lucasfilm by Cyrus R.K. Patell delves into the cultural and philosophical impact of the films produced by George Lucas. The book examines how Lucas's work has reshaped popular culture, exploring themes across both psychology and society. By analysing the philosophical underpinnings, Patell reveals the broader meanings and influences of Lucasfilm's storytelling in contemporary media.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intersection of film, culture, and philosophy, especially how Lucasfilm's work influences and reflects societal values. Exploring philosophical themes, it delves into the impact of films and media on collective psychology and cultural narratives.

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From A New Hope to The Rise of Skywalker and beyond, this book offers the first complete assessment and philosophical exploration of the Star Wars universe.

Lucasfilm examines the ways in which these iconic films were shaped by global cultural mythologies and world cinema, as well as philosophical ideas from the fields of aesthetics and political theory, and now serve as a platform for public philosophy. Cyrus R. K. Patell also looks at how this ever-expanding universe of cultural products and enterprises became a global brand and asks: can a corporate entity be considered a “filmmaker and philosopher”?

More than any other film franchise, Lucasfilm's Star Wars has become part of the global cultural imagination. The new generation of Lucasfilm artists is full of passionate fans of the Star Wars universe, who have now been given the chance to build on George Lucas's oeuvre. Within these pages, Patell explores what it means for films and their creators to become part of cultural history in this unprecedented way.

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Cyrus R.K. Patell's work offers an insightful analysis of the Star Wars phenomenon, highlighting its intricate blend of storytelling and film-making artistry. The book dissects the perceived conflict between the commercial and artistic aspects of filmmaking, presenting Lucasfilm as a testament to a philosophical and cosmopolitan narrative. It effectively illustrates how the Star Wars universe prompts viewers to explore philosophical concepts and reflects on contemporary cultural theory within the framework of media creation and consumption.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350100619

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Illustration: 10 bw illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 280

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Arts & Culture Cyrus R.K. Patell Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Philosophical Filmmakers

About the Author

Cyrus R. K. Patell is Global Network Professor of Literature at NYU Abu Dhabi and Professor of English at NYU in New York, USA. He is author of Emergent U.S. Literatures (2014) and Cosmopolitanism and the Literary Imagination (2015) and co-editor (with Deborah Lindsay Williams) of The Oxford History of the Novel in English, Volume 8: American Fiction since 1940.