Film Studies : the basics /
Amy Villarejo.
- 3rd
- 184p.:ill.: 20cm
- The basics .
It include index pages
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to film studies -- The language of film -- The history of film -- The production and exhibition of film -- The reception of film -- The future of film.
"This third edition to this compelling guide to the study of film has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of recent scholarship, the latest developments in the industry and the explosive impact of new technologies. Core topics covered include: The history, technology and art of cinema Theories of stardom, genre and film-making The movie industry from Hollywood to Bollywood Who does what on a film set? Complete with film stills, end-of-chapter summaries and a substantial glossary, Film Studies: The Basics is the perfect guide for those studying film for the first time"--