The fictional Christopher Nolan / by Todd McGowan.

Author/creator McGowan, Todd
Format Electronic
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoAustin : University of Texas Press,
Descriptionx, 220 p. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

Contents Introduction: the ethics of the lie -- The snare of truth: Following and the perfect patsy -- Memento and the desire not to know -- The dirty cop: Insomnia and the art of detection -- The banal superhero: the politicized realism of Batman begins -- The violence of creation in The prestige -- The hero's form of appearance: the necessary darkness of The dark knight -- A plea for the abandonment of reality in Inception -- Conclusion: lying without consequence.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2011048569
ISBN9780292737822 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0292737823 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780292737839 (e-book)
ISBN0292737831 (e-book)