The best coverage of film’s formal elements. The Film Experience provides strong and clear explanations of the nuts and bolts of film from mise-en-scène and cinematography to editing and sound. It also offers the most extensive coverage of narrative film structure, genres, documentaries, and experimental film.
Fully represents the culture of film. The Film Experience recognizes that films are more than a collection of shots on a screen – they reflect a specific time, place, and culture. The book therefore focuses on the larger cultural contexts that shape the relationship between viewers, movies, and the industry through incisive vignettes and explanations on a wide range of topics: from discussions of the politics of film and the influence of the star system to a comparison of the promotion strategies of indie films like Precious and blockbusters like Avatar.
Helps students go from movie fan to critical viewer. From “Viewing Cues” to the “Film in Focus” feature in every chapter, The Film Experience offers a variety of learning tools that foster critical viewing and analysis. It also contains the best coverage of writing about film – one of Tim Corrigan’s specialties.