The Art of Watching Films (6th ed)

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, it challenges students to sharpen their powers of observation, establish habits of perceptive watching, and discover complex aspects of film art that will enhance their enjoyment of the medium.

The most up-to-date issues in modern film-making are discussed including a new section called "Focus on Filmmaking: DVD Extras", leading students to elements on specific DVDs, computer-generated images and animation effects, colour in black-and-white film, and cinematic liberties taken in fact-based films.