What are the moral limits of artistic license? A strong case can be made for the view that there are none; that in viewing works of art people should resist ethical criticism, and, "a fortiori," resist moral strictures on the artist's inventiveness. This view has recently been defended by Richard Posner, who argues that people should not expect…

Recognizing film as a medium of expression that should have a place in high school and college classrooms, this book provides a framework for teaching about film as a medium and for studying the ways filmmakers use images and technology to convey experiences, emotions, and ideas. The first part of the book presents six chapters on…

This issue of "Focus on Law Studies""contains a special emphasis on teaching about law and the family", in the form of the following three articles: "Teaching Family Law: Growing Pains and All" (Susan Frelich Appleton); "The Family Goes to Court: Including Law in a Sociological Perspective on the Family"…

Traces the evolution of synchronized motion pictures and sound films. Texts dealing with various aspects of sound film invention and advancement are discussed. Available from: James B. Wright, Association for Recorded Sound Collections Journal, Fine Arts Library, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131. Subscription: included in…

Considers two basic premises for teaching film study in the two-year college and suggests ways to cut the costs of purchasing filmmaking equipment and film rentals. (RB)

The use of slides can economically develop visual awareness and filmmaking skills. (JH)

Louise Rosenblatt's reader response theory can be applied effectively to film study in the classroom. Although there are differences between film and literature, the processes that one uses to make sense of literature and film are similar, and Rosenblatt's theory provides not only a valuable addition to film theory, but teachers of film study will…

Film making as a means of exposing public school students to the power of visual language. (Author)

The nations included in this guide are countries in Africa (non-Arab), Latin America (including Cuba, Mexico, and Puerto Rico), India, and Southeast Asia (including the Philippines). The organizations listed with descriptive information are either actively involved in Third World cinema, international cinema as a whole, or will serve as resource…

Examines the impact of linguistic and structural methodologies on film theories. Available from: Cinema Journal, Publications Order Dept., The University of Iowa, West College Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52242 (Subscription rates: $4.00 per year; $2.00 single copies). (MH)

This second edition of "A Short History of the Movies" includes expanded information and judgments about some of the "old masters" of film; an updated discussion of the "new masters"; and new sections on Japanese, Indian, and Czech cinema. In general, this history reveals significant trends in film history. American…