{"product_id":"cinema-of-the-psychic-realm-paul-meehan-9780786439669","title":"Cinema of the Psychic Realm: A Critical Survey","description":"\u003cp\u003e Cinema is ideally suited to the world of psychic phenomena. A technique as simple as a voice-over can simulate mental telepathy, while unusual lighting, set design, or creative digital manipulation can conjure clairvoyant visions, precognition, or even psychokinesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book analyzes the depiction of paranormal powers in film, examining how movies like \u003ci\u003eStar Wars, Independence Day, The Green Mile\u003c\/i\u003e, and dozens of others both reflect and influence the way modern society thinks about psychic abilities. The theme is explored in nearly 100 films from a variety of genres including drama, comedy, horror, science fiction, crime melodrama, and children's films, providing a concise review of the history and concepts of mainstream cinematic parapsychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Meehan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0786439661\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780786439669\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/29\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.98h x 6.18w x 0.59d","brand":"Paul Meehan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43926036545791,"sku":"9780786439669","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_8d6e57b0-0e05-450f-af44-38ffc6492bf4.jpg?v=1681080827","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/cinema-of-the-psychic-realm-paul-meehan-9780786439669","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}