Film theory & criticism books

A celebration of the world’s most cherished cinemas, from vintage movie houses to quirky start-ups. Grab your popcorn...  Read More >>

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The complete guide to acclaimed, mind-bending work of movie director Christopher Nolan.  Read More >>

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Wisdom of Happiness is a profound exploration into the teachings of the Dalai Lama, offering a deep dive into the...  Read More >>

Adapted from one of Columbia University’s most popular courses, a smart, timely look at the horror genre from a...  Read More >>

A personal, inside look at the madness behind the making of The Wicker Man – from its inception, to it becoming...  Read More >>

A bold and brilliant short work by the author of the Goldsmiths Prize-winning Cuddy  Read More >>

Celebrate Blumhouse’s 15th anniversary with this lavishly illustrated visual compendium that takes you behind the...  Read More >>

Breaking down recent films about the dark side of motherhood Twenty-first century contemporary films like Emily...  Read More >>

Delve into more than 85 years of the most iconic vehicle in superhero history with Batmobile: The Complete History––now...  Read More >>

Ever since the dawn of the sound era, Hollywood has made a series of elaborate feature films about the lives of...  Read More >>

White Screens, Black Dance analyzes the film and television dances of male screen stars in the United States during...  Read More >>

A study of Robert Altman's music industry drama Nashville (1975) in the BFI Film Classics series.  Read More >>

A study of the cult action movie Die Hard (1988) in the BFI Film Classics series.  Read More >>

A critical history of popular representations of male/male rape since the 1960s  Read More >>

A full oral history of the Halloween franchise and legacy.  Read More >>

Cut-out animation is a two-dimensional form of stop-motion animation that involves the manipulation of characters...  Read More >>

Explores the digital landscape of on-demand content, countering the narrative of digital disruption to paint a complex...  Read More >>

This collection examines over a dozen of Martin Scorsese’s most overlooked works, including the television shows,...  Read More >>

This book illuminates the pivotal role film and television played in shaping the popular memory of Australia’s convict...  Read More >>

An introduction to movie musicals in the golden age of Hollywood and the directors that brought them to the big...  Read More >>

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of one of cinema’s greatest achievements, Sunset Boulevard.  Read More >>

Provides a reappraisal of Ray Milland's (1907–1986) earlier career and situates his performances within the broader...  Read More >>

A history of cinema's role in popularizing the politics of Palestinian liberation For decades, Arab American activists...  Read More >>