Film theory & criticism books

Combining Lacanian psychoanalytic theory, Iranian Shi‘ite thought, and Islamicate sexualities, this book provides...  Read More >>

The first decades of the twenty-first century saw a resurgence of the biblical epic film, such as Noah and Exodus:...  Read More >>

This book explores the history of Disney's biggest live-action movie failures from the late 1970s to the late 2010s....  Read More >>

Exploding heads. A bunch of pygmies in blackface firing arrows at a herd of rampaging elephants. The devil's helpers...  Read More >>

""Contemporary Art Cinema Culture in China explores the dynamic networks of art cinema in China in the 21st century...  Read More >>

An exploration of unconventional female protagonists in 1990s Hollywood films, and how they had a lasting impact...  Read More >>

Behind the scenes of Disney studios and Disneyland with Jim Korkis.  Read More >>

In this Oxford Guide to Film Musicals, author Hannah Lewis gives readers fascinating new insights into the development,...  Read More >>

This academic collection of essays explores media about young people with supernatural, mythic powers, which have...  Read More >>

Behind the scenes of Disney studios and Disneyland with Jim Korkis.  Read More >>

The narrative unfolds as a profound study of fame, fortune, and the essence of what makes someone truly unforgettable...  Read More >>

Beyond the Red Carpet is a must-have for fans of classic cinema, photography enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by...  Read More >>

This academic collection of essays explores media about young people with supernatural, mythic powers, which have...  Read More >>

At a time of growing relevance for women’s social and cultural movements in the Americas, Female Agency in Films...  Read More >>

This book looks into the ways in which contemporary Indian cinema, particularly 2010 onwards, has represented women...  Read More >>

Imagine the world's greatest movies in the palm of your hands! The Cinephile Catalogue is the totally interactive...  Read More >>

In this Oxford Guide to Film Musicals, renowned author Geoffrey Block introduces scholars, students, and general...  Read More >>

Through careful analysis and a touch of tabloid nostalgia, Elara Phoenix invites readers to explore the duality...  Read More >>

This book examines the con artist film as a genre, exploring its main features while also addressing variations...  Read More >>

This book provides an up-to-date, in-depth survey of 21st century Spanish horror film and media, exploring both...  Read More >>

Mobilizing Music in Wartime British Film examines the preoccupation with art music and total war that animated British...  Read More >>

The second issue of Portuguese Studies for 2024, issue 2 of volume 40. Portuguese Studies is a peer-reviewed biannual...  Read More >>

For over sixty years, the women who took on the mantle of Batgirl have served as inspirational superheroes for legions...  Read More >>

This collection assembles a wide range of scholarship addressing the intersections, influences, and impacts of the...  Read More >>

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