Film appreciation through genres /

This book examines the method, particularly as it is manifested in Westerns, gangster films, film noir, horror, science fiction, slapstick comedy and screwball comedy/romance. It introduces readers to concepts of film theory and equips them with the tools to better appreciate film. A twenty-page com...

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Main Author: Gillespie, Michael Patrick (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]
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Summary:This book examines the method, particularly as it is manifested in Westerns, gangster films, film noir, horror, science fiction, slapstick comedy and screwball comedy/romance. It introduces readers to concepts of film theory and equips them with the tools to better appreciate film. A twenty-page comprehensive industry glossary of film terms is included for easy reference.
Physical Description:vii, 233 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781476676395
1476676399