States that humor is dependent on individual perspective, and that the subject matter of "Lolita" (1962), which concerns child abuse and molestation, is difficult to treat with humor. Argues that despite its subject, "Lolita" continues to be funny. Concludes that viewers know the subject matter is not funny, but while watching,…

States that the twofold question for many film and video makers has been how to elicit the viewer's identification with the screen composition and what specific psychological, cultural, and political significance to give it. Finds that the playwright, Samuel Beckett, addressed this question in two films, "Film" and "Eh Joe."…

Examines the dissonant and "camp" effect inherent in describing "Johnny Guitar" as a Joan Crawford western. Argues that the film's camp effect depends on its crossing of a female star vehicle with the western, a stereotypically masculine genre. Summarizes Crawford's childhood and rise to fame. Concludes by exploring the lesbian…

Discusses Joe Hembus's "Western-Lexikon," a German encyclopedia of the western, and one particular entry: "Der Schatz im Silbersee," or "Treasure of Silver Lake," a uniquely German western adapted from a story by Karl May. Explores the impact that this film had on the European--and eventually, American--filmmaking…

Explores the similarities and differences between the portrayals of General George Armstrong Custer in "They Died with Their Boots On" (1941) and "Son of the Morning Star" (1991). Analyzes the effects of revisionist history and ideological transformations that occurred in the 50 years between the 2 films. (PA)

The concept of globalization has brought dynamism in each aspect of the world. The changes have also touched the field of English language teaching (ELT) throughout the world. Bangladesh is no more far from that transformation. It has already attempted to the innovation of ELT. The country has moved from long term-practiced Grammar Translation…

This paper describes how director Spike Lee changed Hollywood's representations of African Americans in a dramatic way. He returned to traditions of early African American filmakers like Oscar Michaux by casting all-black movies. In his first film, "She's Gotta Have It", he broke with the Hollywood tradition of using a classic beauty…

Listing of resource guides for use in answering requests for film rental sources and film subject searches. (CH)

A review of the social, political, and economic influences in film production and a critique of current assumptions about film criticism. (CH)

Although usually considered the "master of suspense," Alfred Hitchcock relished working humor into his films, frequently juxtaposing it against scenes of utter gruesomeness. This placement of comic elements--comic relief--in an otherwise serious murder mystery or suspense thriller became a Hitchcock trademark early in his career.…

Describes procedures for the showing of newsreel episodes in the foreign language class. (PP)

History of the new method of marketing commercial films. (CH)

A discussion of the existence and consequences of censored or edited television films held by film libraries. (CH)

A theoretical and historical account of the main preoccupations of makers of abstract films is presented in this book. The book's scope includes discussion of nonrepresentational forms as well as examination of experiments in the manipulation of time in films. The ten chapters discuss the following topics: art and cinematography, the first…