More conversational and personal than Eisenstein's other collections (Film Form and Film Sense). Almost a self-examination, in which he dissects his own films as examples of his theoretical concepts. Because of the frequency of explanatory sequences, as well as the production histories behind his films, it is an essential companion to Film Form and Film Sense. His essay on Charlie Chaplain is a perceptive analysis, and shows Eisenstenin's strong ability as a critic. I wish a volume of his critical writings on other filmmakers would be published.