Ideal for Introduction to American Cinema courses, American Film History courses, and Introductory Film Appreciation courses focused on American Film, this text offers a cultural examination of the American movie-making industry, with particular attention paid to the economic and aesthetic institution of Hollywood.
Offering a fresh examination of Rear Window, this volume explores the film from multiple perspectives, delving into its themes, character dynamics, and cinematic techniques. It invites readers to consider the narrative's complexities and its impact on the thriller genre, while also analyzing its cultural significance and the psychological implications of voyeurism presented in the story. This comprehensive analysis enriches the understanding of the film's artistry and its enduring relevance in cinema history.
On how American identity is shaped by motion pictures
The only comprehensive book on film sound, this anthology makes available for the first time and in a single volume major essays by the most respected film historians, aestheticians, and theorists of the past sixty years.