Concepts in Film Theory

by Dudley Andrew

Discusses current issues in film criticism, including representation, signification, narrative structure, adaptations, auteurs, genres, and figuration

Genres: Film, Theory

Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Dudley Andrew is a Professor of Film and Comparative Literature at Yale University.

Reviews

[Abigail Ali · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dense

[Paschalia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This books packs a lot of theoretical concepts in thick language, probably needs a second reading for people like me not already studying film

[Jesse · Rating 5 out of 5]

One might presume that at this point this volume would be quite dated, and while of course it doesn't cover developments in film theory over the last several decades, I have encountered few other sources that manages to be clear and elucidating while also being gracefully written in and of itself. A reference book I find myself turning to often.

[Mike · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really am not into aesthetic theory at all, but I figured I need to actually understand it to move ahead. I read this like 4 years ago and didn't understand it at all, but now it makes a bit more sense. Obviously it's a little dated, but it provides a good foundation from which to tackle more contemporary theories. While I can't say I enjoyed reading it, it was worthwhile.

[Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit less enjoyable than its predecessor - more abstract. Though I did like the chapter on narrative, which was straight lit-crit.