Boggs, Joseph M.

The art of watching films / Joseph M. Boggs, Dennis W. Petrie. - 5th ed. - Mountain View, Calif. : Mayfield Pub. Co., c2000. - xxii, 570 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 547-553) and index.

Preface. - Ch. 1. Film Analysis. - Ch. 2. Thematic Elements. - Ch. 3. Fictional and Dramatic Elements. - Ch. 4. Visual Design. - Ch. 5. Cinematography. - Ch. 6. Editing and Special Visual Effects. - Ch. 7. Color. - Ch. 8. Sound Effects and Dialogue. - Ch. 9. The Musical Score. - Ch. 10. Acting. - Ch. 11. The Director's Style. - Ch. 12. Analysis of the Whole Film. - Ch. 13. Adaptations. - Ch. 14. Genre Films, Remakes, and Sequels. - Ch. 15. Other Film Experiences. - Ch. 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. - Notes. - Glossary. - Selected Bibliography and Study Materials. - Credits. - Index.

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Film criticism.

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