Title: Nothing Like New: Our Post-Apocalyptic Imagination as Utopian Desire
Abstract:Most apocalyptic films are considered dystopian based on their aesthetic terms, yet many of their narratives are structured in such a way to reveal our society's larger utopian desires—particularly in...Most apocalyptic films are considered dystopian based on their aesthetic terms, yet many of their narratives are structured in such a way to reveal our society's larger utopian desires—particularly in terms of our future relationship with nature, the role of the individual in society, and particular ideals of community life. This article traces several dominant themes found within this genre of cinema as related to contemporary urban design solutions and recent post-disaster strategies, in order to expose what collectively we may be hoping for, as well as still fear.Read More
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-07-03
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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