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Essential Film Studies Books
Film Art 6/eFilm Art 6/e by David Bordwell
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The essential intro to film art, including narrative, editing, framing etc.
Film History: An IntroductionFilm History: An Introduction by Kristin Thompson
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A great survey
What is Cinema?: v. 1What is Cinema?: v. 1 by Andre Bazin
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The Imaginary Signifier: Psychoanalysis and the CinemaThe Imaginary Signifier: Psychoanalysis and the Cinema by Christian Metz
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The semiotics are challenging, but this is a vital film theory text
The Cinema BookThe Cinema Book by Pam Cook
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A great primer. Opens door to deeper study
How to Read a Film: The World of Movies, Media, Multimedia: Language, History, TheoryHow to Read a Film: The World of Movies, Media, Multimedia: Language, History, Theory by James Monaco
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Film Theory: An IntroductionFilm Theory: An Introduction
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Film and Theory : An AnthologyFilm and Theory : An Anthology
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Film Theory and Criticism: Introductory ReadingsFilm Theory and Criticism: Introductory Readings
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Signs and Meaning in the CinemaSigns and Meaning in the Cinema by Peter Wollen
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A History of Narrative FilmA History of Narrative Film by David A. Cook
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Only EntertainmentOnly Entertainment by Richard Dyer
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StarsStars by Richard Dyer
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