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The Art of Watching Films, 6/e

Joe Boggs, Late, Western Kentucky University
Dennis W Petrie, Tri-State University

ISBN: 0072556269
Copyright year: 2004

Table of Contents



1. The Art of Watching Films
The Uniqueness of Film
The Challenges of Film Analysis
The Value of Film Analysis
Becoming a Receptive Viewer
The Film-Viewing Environment
Preparing to See a Film
Deepening Our Responses to Films
Questions for Analyzing Your Responses to a Film

2. Thematic Elements
Theme and Focus
Identifying the Theme
Evaluating the Theme
Questions for Analyzing Theme
Video Exercises
Films for Study

3. Fictional and Dramatic Elements
Film Analysis and Literary Analysis
The Elements of a Good Story
The Significance of the Title
Dramatic Structure
Conflict
Characterization
Allegory
Symbolism
Irony
Questions for Analyzing Fictional and Dramatic Elements
Video Exercises
Mini-Movie Exercise
DVD Filmmaking Extras
Films for Study

4. Visual Design
Color Versus Black and White
Screen Format
Film Stock
Production Design/Art Direction
Costume and Makeup Design
Lighting
The Budget's Effect on the Film's Look
Questions for Analyzing Visual Design
Video Exercises
Mini-Movie Exercise
DVD Filmmaking Extras
Films for Study

5. Cinematography
The Importance of the Visual Image
The Cinematic Film
Cinematic Points of View
Elements of Cinematic Composition
Techniques for Specialized Visual Effects
Questions for Analyzing Cinematography
Video Exercises
Mini-Movie Exercise
DVD Filmmaking Extras
Films for Study

6. Editing and Special Visual Effects
Editing
Movie Magic: Special Effects in the Modern Film
Questions for Analyzing Editing and Special Visual Effects
Video Exercises
Mini-Movie Exercise
DVD Filmmaking Extras
Films for Study

7. Color
Recorded Color
Color in the Modern Film
Color Versus Black and White
Questions for Analyzing Color
Video Exercises
Mini-Movie Exercise
DVD Filmmaking Extras
Films for Study

8. Sound Effects and Dialogue
Sound and the Modern Film
Dialogue
Three-Dimensionality in Sound
Visible and Invisible Sound
Points of View in Sound
Special Uses of Sound Effects and Dialogue
Sound as a Plot Device
Sound as a Transitional Element
Voice-Over Narration
Silence as a Sound Effect
Rhythmic Qualities of Dialogue and Sound Effects
Questions for Analyzing Sound Effects and Dialogue
Video Exercises
Mini-Movie Exercise
DVD Filmmaking Extras
Films for Study

9. The Musical Score
The Remarkable Affinity of Music and Film
The Importance of the Musical Score
General Functions of the Musical Score
Special Functions of the Musical Score
Synthesizer Scoring
Economy in Film Music
Questions for Analyzing the Musical Score
Video Exercises
Mini-Movie Exercise
DVD Filmmaking Extras
Films for Study

10. Acting
The Importance of Acting
The Goal of the Actor
Becoming the Character
Differences Between Film Acting and Stage Acting
Types of Actors
The Star System
Casting
Actors as Creative Contributors
Subjective Responses to Actors
Questions for Analyzing Acting
Video Exercises
Mini-Movie Exercise
DVD Filmmaking Extras
Films for Study

11. The Director's Style
The Concept of Style
Subject Matter
Cinematography
Editing
Setting and Set Design
Sound and Score
Casting and Acting Performances
Screenplays and Narrative Structure
Evolving Styles and Flexibility
Special Edition: The Director's Cut
A Portfolio of Four Directors
Questions About Analyzing a Director's Style
Mini-Movie Exercise
DVD Filmmaking Extras
Films for Study

12. Analysis of the Whole Film
The Basic Approach: Watching, Analyzing, and Evaluating the Film
Other Approaches to Analysis, Evaluation, and Discussion
Rereading the Reviews
Evaluating the Reviewer
Developing Personal Criteria
Questions About Analyzing the Whole Film

13. Adaptations
The Problems of Adaptation
Adaptations of Prose Fiction
Adaptations of Plays
From Fact to Film: Reality to Myth
Questions for Analyzing Adaptations
Mini-Movie Exercise
DVD Filmmaking Extras
Films for Study

14. Genre Films, Remakes, and Sequels
Genre Films
Remakes and Sequels
Questions for Analyzing Genre Films, Remakes, and Sequels
Mini-Movie Exercise
DVD Filmmaking Extras
Films for Study

15. Insert the word Special Other Special Film Experiences
Foreign Language or International Films
Silent Films
Documentary Films
Animated Feature Films
Social Problem Films
Questions for Analyzing Other Special Kinds of Films
Mini-Movie Exercise
DVD Filmmaking Extras
Films for Study

16. Censorship and Other Forces That Shape the American Film
Does Film Shape or Reflect American Values?
The Motion Picture Production Code, 1930-1960
Censorship in Transition, 1948-1968
The MPAA Rating System
Censorship and Films on Television
Beyond the Code and Rating System
Changing Formulas for the Treatment of Sex, Violence, and Language
Questions for Analyzing Censorship
Mini-Movie Exercise
DVD Filmmaking Extras
Films for Study

Notes
Glossary
Index
Credits

Online Appendix
Writing a Film Analysis

Selected Bibliography and Study Materials
Reference
Film History and Culture
Silent Film
Directors
Film Types and Topics
Specific Films
Collections of Reviews, Essays, and Interviews
Film Aesthetics and Theory
Film Periodicals
Multimedia Sources
Internet Sites
DVD/Videocassette Sources via Mail

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