World Cinema through Global Genres

AvWilliam V. Costanzo

Inbunden, Engelska, 2014

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World Cinema through Global Genres introduces the complex forces of global filmmaking using the popular concept of film genre. The cluster-based organization allows students to acquire a clear understanding of core issues that apply to all films around the world. Innovative pedagogical approach that uses genres to teach the more unfamiliar subject of world cinemaA cluster-based organization provides a solid framework for students to acquire a sharper understanding of core issues that apply to all films around the worldA "deep focus" section in each chapter gives students information and insights about important regions of filmmaking (India, China, Japan, and Latin America) that tend to be underrepresented in world cinema classesCase studies allow students to focus on important and accessible individual films that exemplify significant traditions and trendsA strong foundation chapter reviews key concepts and vocabulary for understanding film as an art form, a technology, a business, an index of culture, a social barometer, and a political force.The engaging style and organization of the book make it a compelling text for both world cinema and film genre courses

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2014-01-31
Mått:198 x 254 x 26 mm
Vikt:1 179 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:464
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9781118712917

Utforska kategorier

Medievetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Film inom Kultur

Mer om författaren

William Costanzo is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of English and Film at Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York, where he teaches courses in writing, literature, and film studies. Dr. Costanzo has previously published five books on film, writing, and computers, including Reading the Movies (1992), Great Films and How to Teach Them (2004) and The Writer’s Eye (2008). He currently serves on the Society for Cinema and Media Studies Teaching Committee.

Innehållsförteckning

Preface ixAcknowledgments xiiiHow to Use This Book xvIntroduction 1Unit I The Warrior Hero 43Chapter 1: The Warrior Hero 45Deep Focus on Chinese Cinemas 79Close-up: The Magnificent Seven 100Close-up: Seven Samurai106Close-up: Sholay 113Close-up: Way of the Dragon 118Unit II The Wedding Film 125Chapter 2: The Wedding Film 127Deep Focus on Indian Cinemas 159Close-up: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 181Close-up: Monsoon Wedding187Close-up: The Wedding Banquet 192Close-up: Wedding in Galilee 197Unit III The Horror Film 203Chapter 3: The Horror Film 205Deep Focus on Japanese Cinemas 254Close-up: Halloween 270Close-up: Suspiria 276Close-up: The Devil's Backbone 282Close-up: Ring 287Unit IV The Road Movie 293Chapter 4: The Road Movie 295Deep Focus on Latin American Cinemas 335Close-up: Thelma & Louise 368Close-up: La Strada 374Close-up: Breathless 379Close-up: The Motorcycle Diaries 386Glossary 392Index 406