
Science Fiction Cinema
Why Theory
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Original Principles and Psychoanalytic Language in Films
Films often incorporate original principles like fire and vegetation to symbolize both organic and alien elements. While it may seem snarky to think people believed vegetables were terrifying in the 1950s, the concept is more about the organic and alien coexistence. Additionally, some classic Hollywood films make significant use of psychoanalytic language, with 'Spellbound' featuring an analyst as a main character and other films exploring psychoanalytic themes extensively.
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