Film theory & criticism books

Thoughtful Cinema explores how films raise and suggest answers to philosophical questions through an in-depth analysis...  Read More >>

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Land Cinema in an Age of Extraction considers nonfiction filmmakers and film collectives whose work advances an...  Read More >>

A new offering in the nascent Reel West film history series that focuses on that quintessentially American cinematic...  Read More >>

An insightful history and analysis of the importance Delmer Daves' film Broken Arrow has in the western film genre....  Read More >>

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This book analyzes the crisis of the idea of human being based on timeless notions, in the Euroamerican context,...  Read More >>

Building on previous zombie studies scholarship, this ghoulish collection examines how the undead reflect and contribute...  Read More >>

Dive into the fascinating world of movie merchandise with Brian Barry's engaging ex-ploration of how films have...  Read More >>

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

This expanded second edition offers further reflections on the importance of horror, tracing the cultural history...  Read More >>

Robert Guffey's Hollywood Haunts the World: An Investigation into the Cinema of Occulted Taboos covers 100 years...  Read More >>

Dive into the fascinating world of movie merchandise with Brian Barry's engaging ex-ploration of how films have...  Read More >>

They were never supposed to fall for each other. When Noah is forced to leave her old life behind, the last thing...  Read More >>

Sentimental Value (Norwegian: Affeksjonsverdi) is a powerful, thought-provoking film by acclaimed director Joachim...  Read More >>

The surprising story behind Walt Disney’s most successful live-action film  Read More >>

Every generation of actors rewrites the truth on screen. This one must learn to bridge the discipline of the past...  Read More >>

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Their work reveals the unique circumstances of each actor's comeback trajectory as they seek to understand the consequences...  Read More >>

From Nathan Rabin, former staff writer for The A.V. Club and The Dissolve and the author of Weird Al: The Book,...  Read More >>

Their work reveals the unique circumstances of each actor's comeback trajectory as they seek to understand the consequences...  Read More >>

A perfect gift for Downton Abbey fans, this official film companion gives an unprecedented look at the art and making...  Read More >>

A visual journey through the director's filmography via the lens of colour: complete with infographic colour palettes....  Read More >>

This Ordinary Thing: A Deep Dive into the Heroes of the Holocaust by Jovan Ashford is an insightful and comprehensive...  Read More >>

1967-1973 was the period when Jean-Luc Godard developed a series of political films.  Read More >>