Exploring the evolution and contemporary discussions surrounding the aesthetics of food and drink, this book offers an insightful examination of how culinary experiences are perceived and appreciated. It delves into the cultural, philosophical, and sensory aspects of food presentation and consumption, making complex ideas accessible to a broad audience. Through engaging analysis, it highlights the significance of aesthetics in shaping our understanding of gastronomy.
Focusing on the theme of bad faith, this analysis delves into the philosophical underpinnings of Sartre's five short stories. Kevin W. Sweeney highlights how each narrative addresses a distinct philosophical problem, with Sartre crafting responses that reinforce his existentialist viewpoints. The book offers a deep exploration of the interplay between characters' actions and the philosophical dilemmas they embody, enriching the reader's understanding of Sartre's work.
"A film comedy is assembled with the same precision as the inner working of a watch." With his trademark porkpie hat, floppy shoes, and deadpan facial expression, Buster Keaton (1895-1966) is one of the most iconic stars of Hollywood's silent and early sound eras. His elaborate sets, careful camerawork, and risky pratfalls have been mimicked by film comedians for generations. His short films, including One Week and Cops, and his feature-length comedies, such as Sherlock Jr., Go West, and The General, routinely appear on critics' lists of the greatest films of all time. Buster Keaton: Interviews collects interviews from the beginning of his career in the 1920s to the year before his death. The pieces here provide a critical perspective on his acting and cinematic techniques. Although the collection begins in the 1920s, at the height of Keaton's career, they also give insight on his work in Hollywood and television throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Including pieces by Studs Terkel and Rex Reed, as well as a French interview that has never before appeared in English, the book is a valuable resource on one of cinema's early geniuses. Kevin W. Sweeney is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Tampa.
