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Slavoj Žižek: When is a shark not a shark?
Decoding the Gurus
Interpretive Layers in Film and Art Criticism
The chapter delves into the interpretive layers present in film and art criticism, discussing how symbols and narratives are used to simplify reality. It explores the connections between cultural artifacts like Godzilla, aliens, vampires, and zombies and their deeper meanings. The conversation also questions the validity of assigning deep meanings to symbols in movies for social science understanding.
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