Movies with Stanley Cavell in Mind

Scholars of Stanley Cavell's film philosophy come together to explore his contributions to reading new films beyond his immediate reach, contending with and amending his ideas to enrich the experience of cinema and inform serious philosophical criticism. The resulting conversations between texts, traditions, disciplines, genres, and generations create opportunities for discovering the meaning of watching and listening to movies with Cavell in mind.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

In the realm of cinematic exploration, a group of scholars has come together, driven by a profound admiration for Stanley Cavell's groundbreaking contributions to film analysis. Their mission? To unlock the hidden treasures of new films, both from Hollywood and beyond, that extend beyond Cavell's immediate reach. As they venture into this expanded domain, they engage in a lively dialogue, challenging and refining Cavell's film philosophy. Through a series of interpretive vignettes, the collective effort seeks to establish how Cavell's writing on film can enrich the general experience of cinema and guide us in the continuation of serious philosophical criticism of specific films, all while staying true to his insightful sensibility. The resulting conversations, spanning texts, traditions, disciplines, genres, and generations, create a fertile ground for discovering the profound meaning behind watching and listening to movies with Stanley Cavell in mind. This collaborative endeavor invites us to embark on a journey of intellectual discovery, where the boundaries of film analysis are pushed, and new horizons of understanding are revealed.

Weight: 524g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501380167