Rick Altman is a professor of Cinema and Comparative Literature at the University of Iowa. His scholarship delves into the historical and theoretical dimensions of film and literature, exploring how these mediums have evolved and shape our perception of the world. Altman's approach is analytical, offering profound insights into the intricate relationship between media and culture. His academic contributions significantly advance our understanding of film and literary history.
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Reconsiders various aspects of sound practices during the entire silent film period. This book challenges the assumptions of earlier histories of this period in film and reveals the complexity and swiftly changing nature of American silent cinema.
Presents a study of American film musical. This book combines genre theory with film criticism and history. It is suitable for film enthusiasts and scholars of film, theater, popular culture and communications.