Tech-Noir Film

Tech-Noir Film

by Emily E. Auger

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From the post-apocalyptic world of Blade Runner to the James Cameron mega-hit Terminator, tech-noir has emerged as a distinct genre, with roots in both the Promethean myth and the earlier popular traditions of gothic, detective, and science fiction. In this new volume, many well-known film and literary works - including The Matrix, RoboCop, and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein -are discussed with reference to their relationship to tech-noir and one another. Featuring an extensive, clearly indexed filmography, Tech-Noir Film will be of great interest to anyone wishing to learn more about the development of this new and highly innovative genre.

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    Auger argues that tech-noir's roots lie in the Promethean myth, gothic, detective, and science fiction traditions. Which of these foundational elements did you find most compelling in her analysis, and how did it deepen your understanding of the genre?

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    The book discusses Mary Shelley's Frankenstein as an early precursor to tech-noir. What connections did you find most insightful between this classic novel and the modern films Auger analyzes? Did it change your perception of Frankenstein or the genre itself?

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    Auger posits tech-noir as a "distinct genre." What specific criteria or characteristics, as defined by the author, do you now use to identify a tech-noir film, and how does this differ from your prior understanding of sci-fi or cyberpunk?

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