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Summary Table of Contents

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, the 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.

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 Directors Style

12. Analysis of the Whole Film

13. Adaptations

14. Genre Films, Remakes, and... MORE 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. 216 and Appendix A: Questions

At the end of Chp. 215: Films for Study

At the end of Chp. 2-10: Video Exercises

Notes

Glossary

Selected Bibliography and Study Materials

Credits

Index

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