The critical writings of the French film director, Jean-Luc Godard, are collected here. Many of them are reviews which originally appeared in the French magazines "Cahiers du Cinema" and "La Gazette du Cinema." They include comments on many American and European films from the years 1950-59, as well as Godard's comments on…

Considers the state of the avant-garde film movement. Contends that for those who are convinced of the potential importance of the broadest articulation of cinema, it is necessary to demonstrate the excitement and value of using avant-garde films in a wide range of academic contexts and as one of academic film activity's essential components. (MS)

States that the boundaries of any genre are slippery, but this is particularly true of the postmodern horror film, since the definition of postmodern is itself blurry. Argues that postmodern horror films include films from 1968 onward. Defines postmodernism and the characteristics of postmodern horror, including violence, violation of boundaries,…

Films available from Films Incorporated are listed in this catalog under the following five headings: Art and Culture, Education and Information, Economy and Society, Health and Medicine, and the World Around Us. Each citation includes such data as the film's producer, director, cast, date, running time and whether it is in color, provides a…

Standardized fundamental principles of design, universalized practices and procedures, and standardized equipment specifications are presented in this film maker's manual. These essentials of film making are analyzed so that the work can stand as a reference for all film makers, from the amateur to the experienced professional. Topics covered…

Rachel Maddux's short novel, "A Walk in the Spring Rain," was adapted into a film of the same title by Sterling Silliphant. Included here are the novel, the screenplay, and an account of the adaptation for the screen. The latter describes both the literary transformation and the production of the film. (JK)

This survey of the development of documentary film from its beginnings to the present includes more than 100 readings. The editor describes the book as a first step toward a history of the documentary idiom with particular emphasis on American contributions. The book is divided into five sections; each section focuses on a decade of filmmaking…

Fourteen steps are provided for teaching film literacy to students. These steps form the basis of a program in film education. (STS)

Discusses how students can learn to write and express themselves by criticizing a film of interest to them. (GB)

One of the universal problems which faces the teacher of a film aesthetics course is the availability of illustrative materials for classroom use. The author suggests and comments on films which are suitable for classroom use. (Author/MS)

The author discusses the real business of teaching - one's self as demonstrated by the film course he taught at Dayton's Julienne High School. (AS)

Discusses the aims and the content of a film course for education students. (AA)