A concise, lively, and readable summary of classical and contemporary film theory, 'Aesthetics of Film' is the work of experts who are defining the parameters of film criticism internationally. First published in French in 1983, the book provides an essential introduction to all major areas of film study, including semiotics, narratology, psychoanalysis as a part of film theory, and the theory of spectatorship.
Texas Film and Media Studies Series
This series delves into the dynamic world of film and media, tracing its evolution from early cinema to contemporary digital technologies. It highlights key industry practices and critical analyses of media culture, exploring diverse national cinemas and television's history. The collection examines emerging interactive communication forms and considers theoretical lenses such as class, gender, race, genre, and reception.
Starting from the premise that movie trailers can be considered a film genre, this study explores conventions as features of the genre & offers a primer for reading the rhetoric of movie trailers.