Film Appreciation through Genres

<p> Our love of films often leads us to discuss them in enthusiastic if not necessarily sophisticated conversations. Many moviegoers want a better understanding so that they might better articulate their experiences. This midpoint between theorizing and plot summary is not difficult to achieve.</p><p> Since their introduction just before the turn of the 20th century the vast majority of narrative films have followed the same structure--now known as Classic Hollywood Cinema. This book examines what classic means particularly in Westerns gangster films film noir horror science fiction slapstick comedy and screwball comedy/romance. The reader is introduced to concepts of film theory which leads to a better and deeper appreciation of the movies. A 20-page comprehensive industry glossary of film terms is included for easy reference.</p>