Classical Myth and Film in the New Millennium

Offering unique and in-depth discussions of films that have been released since 2000, Classical Myth and Film in the New Millennium uses various modern approaches–ranging from myth criticism to psychology and gender studies–to analyze popular movies that make use of themes and stories from Greek and Roman mythology, including Troy, The Hunger Games, Pan’s Labyrinth, and Clash of the Titans. FEATURES

* Provides a critical analysis of thirteen movies, exploring the themes, characters, and plots that arise from Greek and Roman mythology and also from other Western and contemporary traditions

* Covers films that today’s students may already be familiar with and enjoy, resulting in a relevant and interesting text

* Addresses themes central to the new millennium: the environment, the perils of materialism and excessive consumerism, gender oppression and equality, broken families, and the constant threat of violence

* Organizes films into five thematic parts–Homeric Echoes, The Reluctant Hero, Women in the Margins, Coming of Age in the New Millennium, and New Versions of Pygmalion–that provide an interpretive framework for examining archetypes

* A substantial general Introduction provides a foundation for studying myth and film, and each part includes an introduction and discussion questions