• Innovative pedagogical approach that uses genres to teach the more unfamiliar subject of world cinema
• A cluster-based organization provides a solid framework for students to acquire a sharper understanding of core issues that apply to all films around the world
• A “deep focus” section in each chapter gives students information and insights about important regions of filmmaking (India, China, Japan, and Latin America) that tend to be underrepresented in world cinema classes
• Case studies allow students to focus on important and accessible individual films that exemplify significant traditions and trends
• A strong foundation chapter reviews key concepts and vocabulary for understanding film as an art form, a technology, a business, an index of culture, a social barometer, and a political force.
• The engaging style and organization of the book make it a compelling text for both world cinema and film genre courses

William Costanzo is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of English and Film at Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York, where he teaches courses in writing, literature, and film studies. Dr. Costanzo has previously published five books on film, writing, and computers, including Reading the Movies (1992), Great Films and How to Teach Them (2004) and The Writer’s Eye (2008). He currently serves on the Society for Cinema and Media Studies Teaching Committee.

Acknowledgments
Preface
How to Use This Book

INTRODUCTION

The Business of Cinema
The Technology of Cinema
The Art of Cinema
The Social Side of Cinema
Redrawing the Political Map
Globalization, Globalism, and Global Cinema
Analyzing a Film
Watching Foreign Films
Studying Genres
Mythical Dimensions

UNIT I

Chapter 1: The Warrior Hero
Deep Focus on Chinese Cinemas
Close-up: The Magnificent Seven
Close-up: Seven Samurai
Close-up: Sholay
Close-up: Way of the Dragon

UNIT II

Chapter 2: The Wedding Film
Deep Focus on Indian Cinemas
Close-up: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Close-up: Monsoon Wedding
Close-up: The Wedding Banquet
Close-up: Wedding in Galilee

UNIT III

Chapter 3: The Horror Film
Deep Focus on Japanese Cinemas
Close-up: Halloween
Close-up: Suspiria
Close-up: The Devil’s Backbone
Close-up: Ring

UNIT IV

Chapter 4: The Road Movie
Deep Focus on Latin American Cinemas
Close-up: Thelma & Louise
Close-up: La Strada
Close-up: Breathless
Close-up: Motorcycle Diaries

Glossary
Index