Examples in theory: Interpassive illustrations and celluloid fetishism

Boaz Hagin*

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Abstract

This essay examines some of the uses of examples from films in theoretical writing. Employing Žižek's concept of interpassivity, it argues that the use of examples need not be limited to illustrating a preexistent theory that is already believed to be true.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3-26
Number of pages24
JournalCinema Journal
Volume48
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2008

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