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The Art of Watching Films with Tutorial CD-ROM (Paperback)

~ Joe Boggs (Author), Dennis Petrie (Author) "The tremendous expense involved in producing motion pictures reminds us that film is both an industry and an art form..." (more)
Key Phrases: Citizen Kane, Filmmaking Extras, New York (more...)

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This introduction to film appreciation uses both contemporary and classic 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, the 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. In addition it makes the link from literature to film in chapters on Thematic Elements, Fictional and Dramatic Elements and a unique chapter on Adaptions.

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Paperback: 608 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 7 edition (December 12, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 007331028X
ISBN-13: 978-0073310282
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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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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The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien on 5 pages
The Age of Innocence: A Portrait of the Film Based on the Novel by Edith Wharton (Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook) by Martin Scorsese on 4 pages

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

By	Chris C. McEvoy (Carmel, IN USA) - See all my reviews

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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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3.0 out of 5 stars Homework assignment
The tutorial CD-Rom did not come with this book. It was needed for part of my homework assignments so I was not able to complete some of them without it.

Published 13 days ago by Marvin S. Mcdonald Jr.

4.0 out of 5 stars ashford
This was exactly what I needed to complete my Introduction to Film class at Ashford University.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Watching Films
This book helps you to understand how to analyze films. It also shows you how films are made and how directors and actors, use different ways to approach film making.

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE ART OF WATCHING FILMS - way beyond "watching"
I used this book as a text for a college course, more appropriately called "The Art of Film." It is the most comprehensive tool I've found for learning about every aspect of... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Sarah H. Fernandez

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for serious film enthusiasts
This is a fine book for what it is. But you need to recognize exactly what that is. This is a text book for undergraduates with little or no prior experience in film. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Thomas J. Malloy

5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Watching Films
A very thorough book which guides the process of film evaluation necessary for readers who want to get all they can out of a movie.

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