Getting Started
1. The Art of Watching Films
2. Thematic Elements
3. Fictional and Dramatic Elements
4. Visual Design
5. Cinematography
6. Editing and Special Visual Effects
7. Color
8. Sound Effects and Dialogue
9. The Musical Score
10. Acting
11. The Director’s Style
12. Analysis of the Whole Film
13. Adaptations
14. Genre Films, Remakes, and Sequels
15. Other Film Experiences
16. Censorship and Other Forces That Shape the American Film
Appendix A The Art of Watching Movies on TV
Appendix B Writing a Film Analysis
At the end of Chp. 2–16 and Appendix A: Questions
At the end of Chp. 2–15: Films for Study
At the end of Chp. 2-10: Video Exercises
Notes
Glossary
Selected Bibliography and Study Materials
Credits
Index