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- Title
Portraits of Egoism in Classic Cinema II: Negative Portrayals.
- Authors
Jason, Gary James
- Abstract
The article analyzes the films "All About Eve" directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and "The Third Man" directed by Carol Reed. Particular focus is given on how egoism is being negatively portrayed in these films. The author also suggests the philosophic concepts of egotism and cynicism as personality traits and the concepts of narcissist and psychopath as personality disorders.
- Subjects
ALL About Eve (Film); THIRD Man, The (Film); MANKIEWICZ, Joseph L., 1909-1993; REED, Carol, 1906-1976; EGOISM; CYNICISM; NARCISSISTS; PSYCHOPATHS; PERSONALITY disorders
- Publication
Reason Papers, 2015, Vol 37, Issue 1, p119
- ISSN
0363-1893
- Publication type
Film/Television Criticism