Wonder and cruelty : ontological war in It's a wonderful life /: ontological war in It's a wonderful life. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Steven Johnston.
• Authors: Johnston, Steven
• Contents: A Tale of Two Films: “It was the story I had been looking for all my life.” ; ; Ontological Context: “George Bailey. Yes, tonight’s his crucial night.” ; ; Eternal Return: “I’m leaving right now. . ..This is my last chance.” ; ; The Gentle Face of Transcendental Terrorism: “You see, George, you really had a wonderful life.” ; ; Responsible Subjectivity: “George Bailey, I’ll love you till the day I die.” ; ; The Day After: “What are you but a warped, frustrated young man?” ; ; The Specter of Pottersville: “You’ll see a lot of strange things from now on.” ; ; Wonder and Cruelty: “Get me back. I don’t care what happens to me.” ; ; Romance or Tragedy? “To my big brother, George. The richest man in town.&rdquo
• Publisher Details: Lanham : Lexington Books
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 791.4372; Ontology in motion pictures
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781498583633
• Related ISBNs: 9781498583626
• Notes: Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.