Understanding Film Theory

This essential core textbook provides an approachable and extensive introduction to film theory, written by two highly experienced senior lecturers. Bringing a fresh, contemporary and accessible approach to what is often perceived to be a challenging and old-fashioned area of film studies that requires time and effort to grasp, the text illustrates why theory is important and demonstrates how it can be applied in a meaningful way. The book''s sixteen chapters are clear and comprehensive and provide an insight into the main areas of debate, using clear definitions and explaining complex ideas succinctly.The ideal entry point for any student studying film, the book is designed for use on courses on film theory on undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes within film, cinema, media and cultural studies.New to this Edition:- An expanded introduction, plus a new chapter looking at Adaptation- Contemporary case studies exploring popular and topical films, such as The Hunger Games (2012), Blue is the Warmest Colour (2013) and The Lego Movie (2014)- An expanded introduction, plus a new chapter looking at Adaptation- Additional genre-based case study on the British Gangster film- Additional actor-basedcase study on Ryan Gosling- A greater focus throughout on the relevance of film theory to students undertaking practical film degrees and units>

Product details

• Authors: Rut Doughty, Ruth Doughty, Ruth Etherington-Wright Doughty, Christine Etherington-Wright
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2017
• EAN: 9781137528230
• ISBN: 978-1-137-52823-0
• No. of pages: 344
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; B, Media Studies, Performing Arts, Communication, The arts: general issues, Arts, Film History, Literature, Cultural and Media Studies, Media and Communication Theory, Film and Television Studies, Film and TV History, Screen Studies, Motion pictures—History, Motion pictures and television, American Cinema and TV, Motion pictures—United States, American Film and TV