Uncanny Cinema: Agonies of the Viewing Experience

Exploring the challenges of articulating the cinematic experience, this book examines a wide array of films and television shows, from On the Waterfront to Marriage Story. It begins with Julian Jaynes's insights on vocality and imagination, leading into three movements that provoke readers to reconsider their perceptions of cinema. Through analysis of disturbances and surprises in viewing, Pomerance invites contemplation on the limitations of language in capturing the essence of film, urging a deeper understanding of what we perceive and express about cinema.