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Mark T Conard
Robbie Reid has looked after his older brother, Owen, since they were kids-and he'd do anything for him. But lately Owen has been claiming to have occult visions, and he's…
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In The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese, an impressive cast of contributors explores the complex themes and philosophical underpinnings of Martin Scorsese’s films.
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Film noir–a cycle of American films from the 1940s and ‘50s–is characterized not only by a constant opposition of light and shadow and a disruptive compositional balance of frames and…
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In The Philosophy of the Coen Brothers, editor Mark T. Conard and other noted scholars explore the challenging moral and philosophical terrain of the Coen repertoire.
Kentucky has a rich culinary tradition with distinctive regional recipes that reflect the unique heritage of the Commonwealth. Ten years after the publication of Kentucky’s Best: Fifty Years of Great…
The Philosophy of the Coen Brothers is not just for die-hard Lebowski Fest attendees, but for anyone who enjoys big ideas on the big screen.
Henry Blackwell assists the Philadelphia police with psychological profiles of dangerous criminals, but Blackwell’s own wife was brutally murdered, and the crime went unsolved. Since her death, Blackwell has gone…
Actor Paul Wilkinson is in a world of hurt. The cops are sure he murdered his new girlfriend’s abusive ex, and a vicious drug dealer is after him for a…
One night, helping out a friend, Jake Micallef does a little breaking-and-entering and stumbles upon a plot to assassinate his estranged brother, who just happens to be the Mayor of…
Nietzsche is undoubtedly one of the most original and influential thinkers in the history of philosophy. In his works, he not only grapples with previous great philosophers and their ideas…
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The essays collected in The Philosophy of Neo-Noir explore the philosophical implications of neo-noir touchstones such as Blade Runner, Chinatown, Reservoir Dogs, Memento, and the films of the Coen brothers.
A close examination of one of the most significant artistic movements of the twentieth century, The Philosophy of Film Noir reinvigorates an intellectual discussion at the intersection of popular culture…
Morris White escaped the crime and working-class roots in the Philly projects by learning to cook. He’s got great taste and impeccable kitchen skills, and now he’s a Sous Chef…
A light-hearted introduction to philosophy through the antics of the Simpsons, television’s animated family. The contributors discuss the thought of key philosophers including Aristotle, Sartre and Kant, and tackle issues…
Fifteen philosophers representing different schools of thought answer the questions ‘what is Woody Allen trying to say in his films? And why should anyone care?’ The essays explore the philosophical…
