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In Cinema of Obsession, film scribes Dominique Mainon and James Ursini tackle stories of love and its many dark permutations - the male domination of Phantom of the Opera and The Collector, the star-crossed love stories of Romeo and Juliet and Bonnie and Clyde, the violent female obsession of Mulholland Drive and Fatal Attraction - all of these and dozens more are discussed in depth, analyzed, and dissected. In addition to plot description, character analysis, and commentary, Mainon and Ursini offer psychological profiles of cinemas most infamous and tortured characters. No stone is left unturned in this, the first comprehensive guide to the twisted side of romantic cinema.--Jacket.
This book investigates the multifaceted and often dark nature of romantic obsession as depicted in cinema. It delves into how love, in its various twisted forms, is portrayed across a wide range of films, from classic tales of domination and star-crossed lovers to modern explorations of violent obsession. The authors analyze the psychological underpinnings of characters caught in these intense emotional states, dissecting their motivations and the cinematic narratives that explore these themes.
This book is regarded as a thorough exploration of romantic obsession in film. The authors' approach combines plot summary, character analysis, and psychological profiling to dissect the darker themes present in cinematic love stories. It offers a comprehensive look at how various films have depicted the complexities and extremities of romantic fixation. The work aims to leave no stone unturned in its examination of these cinematic narratives.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
ISBN-10:
0879103477
ISBN-13:
9780879103477
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