Film Studies is a concise and indispensable introduction to the formal study of cinema. Ed Sikov offers a step-by-step curriculum for the appreciation of all ty

Film Studies is a concise and indispensable introduction to the formal study of cinema. The second edition to this best-selling textbook adds two new chapters:

In what ways do films influence and interact with society? What social forces determine the kinds of movies that get made? How do movies reinforce—and sometim

An Introduction to Film Studies has established itself as the leading textbook for students of cinema. This revised and updated third edition guides students th