Essential Cinema: An Introduction to Film Analysis (with MLA Update Card)

Focused on film analysis, this book provides a dynamic approach to understanding cinema through vivid illustrations and practical examples. It includes frame captures and interviews with industry professionals, enhancing real-world relevance. Each chapter features unique screening questions to help apply concepts to films, while a running glossary and an illustrated glossary at the end offer clear explanations of terminology. The latest edition incorporates updated guidelines from the 2016 MLA Handbook, Eighth Edition, ensuring current academic standards.