Film critic Roger Ebert reported on this reception: In May of 2003 I walked out of the press screening of Vincent Gallo's The Brown Bunny at the Cannes Film Festival and was asked by a camera crew what I thought of the film.
low-key. lighting, whichuses little fill,creating strong contrasts, with the dark and shadowy moods ofthrillers or detective films. I.4An exampleof sidelighting fromGaslight (Charles Boyer, 1944). Courtesy of MGM/The.
Film Studies: A Global Introduction
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Including illustrations and examples from an international range of films drawn from over a century of movie-making and a glossary of terms for ease of reference, Film Studies: The Basics is a must-have guide for any film student or fan.
American film scholar Ed Sikov discusses all aspects of narrative films, describing mise-en-scéne, the significance of montages, editing, lighting, the use of color and sound, and related topics; and providing practical advice, suggested ...
Both film buffs and students of the cinema will find this reference indispensable. It gives a chronological overview of film, analyzing genres such as westerns and sci-fi; explores different artistic...
This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of recent scholarship, the latest developments in the industry and the explosive impact of new technologies.
The most up-to-date critical guide available, Film Studies: Critical Approaches covers all the significant theories, debates, and approaches to the subject. A team of international experts provides a clear and...
This book offers a concise introduction to the appreciation and study of film.
Whether you are a film studies student or just a film buff wanting to know more, this book will give you an invaluable insight into the exciting and incredibly fast-moving world of film.
Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key...
A comprehensive overview of how to study film, this updated third edition provides concise and provocative summaries for approaching the language of film analysis, ways of thinking about film history, and approaches and methods for studying ...
This book will serve as an introductory guide for any student of media studies interested in film. Table of Contents 1. Film Studies in Mass Communication: An Indigenous Approach to Science and Art of Filmmaking Dr. Mausumi Bhattacharyya 2.