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Lisa Gotto is a distinguished film and media scholar whose work delves into the rich tapestry of film history and analysis. Her research interests span film and media theory, the aesthetics of digital imagery, and popular media cultures. As a professor, she brings a deep understanding of cinematic evolution and the critical tools necessary to interpret contemporary visual media. Gotto's contributions offer valuable insights into understanding the complex relationship between film, technology, and society.

Passing and Posing between Black and White

2022
Big Screens, Small Forms
Visual Varieties in Digital Media Culture
268 pages
10 hours of reading
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Exploring the tension between large and small digital image cultures, this collection of essays by Lisa Gotto delves into the immersive experiences of digital 3D cinema alongside the compact nature of smartphone films and Instagram. Through diverse examples, the book examines the transformational power of digital media, its technical conditions, and the social implications that arise from this evolving landscape. Gotto's investigation highlights the complexities of our screen-dominated era and the varied forms of visual expression it fosters.
2022
Passing and Posing between Black and White
Calibrating the Color Line in U.S. Cinema
250 pages
9 hours of reading
Since its inception, U.S. American cinema has grappled with the articulation of racial boundaries. Lisa Gotto examines this constellation along the early history of American film, the cinematic modernism of the late 1950s, and the postclassical cinema of the turn of the millennium.

Big Screens, Small Forms

Passing and Posing between Black and White