Film: A Critical Introduction Review
I was excited about this book and I was not let down when it arrived. It is full of excellent material, well organized, rich with illustrations, pictures, sidebars, and more. It scores high with me on content, style, and substance. It was a bit expensive, but worth it. You know how sometimes a book is reviewed well and looks great and then you get it and you're disappointed? Well, this was the opposite. I was delighted with this book and would recommend it highly to anyone with more than a casual interest in film. It's a textbook, but a very friendly and accessible textbook. I would love to take a class with this as the primary reading material.
I heartily recommend this book to anyone interested in film technique, history, criticism, analysis, etc. It's not just for students, but quite appropriate for "movie buffs" and others interested in film.
This would make a great gift for anyone who loves analyzing movies or has more than a casual interest in movies.
Rick B.
Film: A Critical Introduction Overview
Film: A Critical Introduction provides a comprehensive framework for studying films, with an emphasis on writing as a means of exploring film’s aesthetic and cultural significance. This text’s consistent and comprehensive focus on writing allows students to master film vocabulary and concepts while learning to formulate rich interpretations. Part I introduces readers to the importance of film analysis, offering helpful strategies for discerning the way films produce meaning. Part II examines the fundamental elements of film, including narrative form, mise en scène, cinematography, editing, and sound, and shows how these concepts can be used to interpret films. Part III moves beyond textual analysis to explore film as a cultural institution and introduce students to essential areas of film studies research.
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Customer Reviews
Great Book! - Lindsey Doom - Toledo, OH
This was the required textbook for my Intro to Film class, and I actually ENJOYED reading the book. I found myself immersed in the book! It's easy to read, and filled with interesting information! They have a range of examples they use covering all genres and movies from all different times, so anyone can relate to them! I highly recommend this book!!
an excellent film text - Karen M. - Boston, MA
This text is an easy read. Imparts the necessary knowledge one needs to glean for an art of film class. The numerous examples make it simple for a student to apply the concepts described.
book - Wendolyn M. Jones - everywhere, Ohio
I am going to give this person five stars. Even though i did not receive my book i did recieve a full refund right, away and customer service service was excellent!
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