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Saucer Movies (Hardcover)

By: Paul Meehan (Author)

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Alien beings have haunted movie screens for nearly a hundred years. Films with extraterrestrial themes have included Hollywood's blockbusters such as Star Wars, E. T., and Independence Day. These three films, and the popularity of the genre in general, show to what degree modern culture is obsessed with the idea of contact with alien life. Saucer Movies is the first book to examine the relationship between cinema and the UFO phenomenon. More than 300 films are analyzed in terms of their aesthetic merit (direction, acting, screenplay, etc.) and their UFOlogical significance. The films are discussed chronologically and are presented parallel to sentiments about UFOs, from the late 19th century to the present-day, from The Astronomer's Dream in 1898 to Contact in 1997. Meehan considers the representations of governmental institutions and individuals in movies such as Close Encounters and Roswell, while also considering the significance of the debate concerning UFO contact, governmental conspiracies, and UFO indoctrination. The work of noted directors receives special attention, and mega-hits share the spotlight with many lesser-known, yet highly significant, UFO films. Illustrations and a complete filmography complete this work.

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