In the chapter “In Search of the Ghostly in Context”, Esther M. K. Cheung analyzes how Fruit Chan uses the medium of film to express the complex layers of Hong Kong’s urban identity. Through a combination of realism and surrealism, Fruit Chan creates a “ghost city” that vividly reflects the social and psychological turmoil of Hong Kong at a critical moment in its history. It is worth noting that Fruit Chan uses the element of ghosts as a profound metaphor that transcends the traditional horror genre, reflecting the shadows of the city’s past and its citizens’ sense of disorientation. This

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This article provides an intriguing look at how catastrophes are portrayed in popular culture from that era in Japan. Tsutsui provides insightful analysis of the ways in which these representations mirror society worries and wants, shedding light on the relationship between architecture, film, and cultural narratives. Tsutsui’s broad perspective improves our understanding of how cinema and design serve as mediums for collectively conceiving alternate urban possibilities and processing trauma. The author’s in-depth analysis of well-known movies and how they present destruction as a kind of entertainment is thought-provoking and sheds light on the complex relationship between natural catastrophes, urban landscapes, and popular

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