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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Pomerance's sound scholarship, provocative readings of classic films, and meticulous archival research make this beautifully written work both pleasurable and illuminating to read." -- Vivian Sobchack * University of California, Los Angeles *
"Real history and technology cling to Pomerance’s boots in his delightful, instructive romp through acres of films in our 'Field of Dreams.' Enjoy this down-to-earth study of illusion."
-- Dudley Andrew * Yale University *
"Pomerance explores how the mechanics of cinema create engaging and irrationally persuasive illusions of reality. Thanks to [his] technical expertise and command of historical context, the book is constantly bringing new light to familiar material. Pomerance summons films arty and pop, classic and current, major and forgettable, with a unique combination of tecnical savvy, theory, and analytic sensitivity. It is exciting and delightful to read."
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"Pomerance's book shows the reality effect in cinema by using our eyes to blend a kind of milkshake of our senses thought pleasurable, complex, artificial, and previously unnoticed film patterns in regard to actors' performances, technological aspects, and scenic design." * The Journal of American Culture *
Table of ContentsPrelude : Corn
Vivid rivals
The two of us
Being there
A fairy tale
