{"product_id":"understanding-film-theory-paperback","title":"Understanding Film Theory - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRuth Doughty\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristine Etherington-Wright\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis essential core textbook provides an approachable and extensive introduction to film theory, written by two highly experienced senior lecturers. Bringing a fresh, contemporary and accessible approach to what is often perceived to be a challenging and old-fashioned area of film studies that requires time and effort to grasp, the text illustrates why theory is important and demonstrates how it can be applied in a meaningful way. The book's sixteen chapters are clear and comprehensive and provide an insight into the main areas of debate, using clear definitions and explaining complex ideas succinctly. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe ideal entry point for any student studying film, the book is designed for use on courses on film theory on undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes within film, cinema, media and cultural studies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew to this Edition: \u003cbr\u003e- An expanded introduction, plus a new chapter looking at Adaptation\u003cbr\u003e- Contemporary case studies exploring popular and topical films, such as The Hunger Games (2012), Blue is the Warmest Colour (2013) and The Lego Movie (2014)\u003cbr\u003e- An expanded introduction, plus a new chapter looking at Adaptation\u003cbr\u003e- Additional genre-based case study on the British Gangster film\u003cbr\u003e- Additional actor-basedcase study on Ryan Gosling\u003cbr\u003e- A greater focus throughout on the relevance of film theory to students undertaking practical film degrees and units\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilm theory has a reputation for being challenging. Often requiring time and effort to fully grasp it and seeming rather old-fashioned, it can be difficult to approach the subject with enthusiasm and appreciate its relevance to modern day. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Film Theory\u003c\/i\u003e aims to disassociate theory from these connotations and bring a fresh, modern and accessible approach to the discipline. Now comprehensively updated in a second edition, the book's sixteen chapters - including a new chapter on Adaptations - continue to provide an insight into the main areas of debate. Taking the application of theory as its central theme, the text incorporates a number of innovative features: 'Reflect and Respond' sections encourage readers to engage critically with theoretical concepts, while seminal texts are concisely summarised without oversimplifying key points.\u003c\/p\u003e Throughout the book the authors illustrate why theory is important and demonstrate how it can be applied in a meaningful way, with relevant case studies drawn from both classic and contemporary cinema including: \u003ci\u003eOnce Upon a Time in the West \u003c\/i\u003e(1968), \u003ci\u003eRun Lola Run \u003c\/i\u003e(1998), \u003ci\u003eThe Hunger Games\u003c\/i\u003e (2012), \u003ci\u003eBlue is the Warmest Colour\u003c\/i\u003e (2013) and \u003ci\u003eThe Lego Movie\u003c\/i\u003e (2014). Additional case studies address key genres (the British Gangster film and the musical), film movements (Dogme 95), individual actors (Ryan Gosling, Judi Dench and Amitabh Bachchan) and directors (Alfred Hitchcock and Guillermo del Toro). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Film Theory\u003c\/i\u003e is an approachable and extensive introduction to film theory. It is the ideal entry point for any student studying film, using clear definitions and explaining complex ideas succinctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuth Doughty is the Programme Leader in Film Studies at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. She is one of the co-founding editors of the journal \u003ci\u003eTransnational Cinemas\u003c\/i\u003e and co-edited \u003ci\u003eSound and Music in Film and Visual Media\u003c\/i\u003e (2009). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChristine Etherington-Wright is Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the BA Film Studies at the University of Portsmouth, UK. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eGender, Professions, Discourse\u003c\/i\u003e (Palgrave, 2008).\u003cbr\u003eRuth Doughty is the Programme Leader in Film Studies at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. She is one of the co-founding editors of the journal \u003ci\u003eTransnational Cinemas\u003c\/i\u003e and co-edited \u003ci\u003eSound and Music in Film and Visual Media\u003c\/i\u003e (2009). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChristine Etherington-Wright is Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the BA Film Studies at the University of Portsmouth, UK. 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