Thinking On Screen: Film as Philosophy is an accessible and thought-provoking examination of the way films raise and explore complex philosophical ideas. Written in a clear and engaging style, Thomas Wartenberg examines films? ability to discuss, and even and criticise ideas that have intrigued and puzzled philosophers over the centuries. Focusing on the films The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Modern Times, The Matrix, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Third Man, The Flicker, and Empire, Wartenberg shows how these films express meaningful and pertinent philosophical ideas. This lucid and engaging introduction will be of interest to students of philosophy and aesthetics, film theory, and cultural studies.