Film appreciation through genres /
Michael Patrick Gillespie.
- vii, 233 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Once upon a time in the West: westerns -- Angels with dirty faces: gangster films -- A touch of evil: film noir -- Die, monster, die: horror films -- It came from outer space: science fiction films -- Monkey business: slapstick comedies -- It happened one night: screwball comedy/romance -- Now what am I looking at?.
"This book examines the method, particularly as it is manifested in Westerns, gangster films, film noir, horror, science fiction, slapstick comedy and screwball comedy/romance. It introduces readers to concepts of film theory and equips them with the tools to better appreciate film. A 20-page comprehensive industry glossary of film terms is included for easy reference"--
9781476676395 1476676399
2018060947
Film genres. Géneros cinematográficos Motion pictures--Appreciation. Cine--Apreciación