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The Art of Watching Films [Paperback]

Joe Boggs (Author), Dennis W. Petrie (Author)

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Publication Date: August 6, 1999

This introduction to film appreciation uses contemporary and popular American movies to help students develop critical skills in the analysis and evaluation of film. By suggesting what to look for and how to look for it, this text challenges students to sharpen their powers of observation, establish habits of perceptive watching, and discover complex aspects of film art that will further enhance their enjoyment of watching films.

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Paperback: 570 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 5 edition (August 6, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0767405323
ISBN-13: 978-0767405324
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds

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5.0 out of 5 stars Why did I like that movie so much?, January 20, 2000

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A lavishly illustrated textbook, this book will delight anyone interested in the movies. The reader will be equipped to watch movies with a more critical eye--and may enjoy the experience all the more for knowing why something is appealing. You can open this book to any page and become engrossed in the text and pictures.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for movie lovers., March 29, 2001

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Outstanding book. Even better than I thought it would be once I looked through it. It covers everything related to movies. There are even exercises, like homework, where you watch various movies to learn different things about the movies. If you take movies and movie reviews seriously, you need this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars "INFORMATIVE!", February 13, 2008

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This textbook was purchased to fulfill a required "humanaties" course, while attending college. It's informative, easy to read, and guides you into becoming a "trained observer" in the art of watching films. As part of the curriculum I was instructed to watch several films selected by my professor. Some of the assigned films I would have never viewed by choice, including classics. However, this textbook has definitely given me a whole new perspective when attending a movie theater or at home watching a DVD. I've also acquired a deeper appreciation and understanding for all the hard work that goes into film making. Buy it for school or as a guide to help you enjoy your next movie experience.

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The tremendous expense involved in producing motion pictures reminds us that film is both an industry and an art form. Read the first page

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Citizen Kane, Filmmaking Extras, New York, Steven Spielberg, The Grapes of Wrath, Woody Allen, Alfred Hitchcock, Mini-Movie Exercise, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Raging Bull, Robert De Niro, Collector's Edition, John Ford, Space Odyssey, The Graduate, United States, Other Special Film Experiences, Stanley Kubrick, The Lord of the Rings, Annie Hall, Blade Runner, Paul Newman, Pulp Fiction, Roger Ebert

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