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9780767405324

The Art of Watching Films

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  • ISBN13:

    9780767405324

  • ISBN10:

    0767405323

  • Edition: 5th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1999-08-06
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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Summary

This introduction to film appreciation uses contemporary and popular American movies to help students develop critical skills in the analysis and evaluation of film. By suggesting what to look for and how to look for it, this text challenges students to sharpen their powers of observation, establish habits of perceptive watching, and discover complex aspects of film art that will further enhance their enjoyment of watching films.

Table of Contents

1. Film Analysis

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

Supplemental Materials

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