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…

This is a discussion of some of the ideas behind the concept of films for the teaching of literature and questions relating directly to the film in question are answered. (Text is in French.) (AM)

The character of Billy in Ernest Thompson's "On Golden Pond" does not behave like "real" young people. Instead, he takes on adult qualities, as shown in his relationships with the other characters, in his speech, in his actions, and in the observations he makes during the play. Billy's adolescent behavior serves the dramatic…

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…

The 2,300-title film library of the Lincoln Public School system was formerly in a book catalog format. When high catalog printing costs prohibited adequate updating of information, the decision was made to put the catalog on cards and to take the subject headings from the Sears List of Subject Headings. A card catalog was provided for each…

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

Argues that the "super" image of the black male in films served three essential purposes: it gave blacks whatever therapy they needed from films; it had hot box office appeal; and it kept white in control of the images blacks have had of themselves. (Author/JM)

Argues that black movies are like black power: we may not know exactly what they are but we know they are worth fighting over; the power of black movies to affect our lives is beyond dispute--whether that power brings life or death into our communities is up to us. (Author/JM)

This guide provides information on a variety of resources helpful to those interested in pursuing a vocation in film or television. Publications which frequently list jobs available in the film/television field are listed with addresses and telephone numbers; apprenticeship/training programs are described briefly; and finally, there is a…

This is a guide to organizations and publications relevant to children and film/television aimed at elementary through high school levels. It lists key organizations with addresses, telephone numbers, and brief descriptions; and literature and films including books and pamphlets, selected periodicals, and filmographies. (VT)

This is a review of films in six thematic groupings: (1) The Open Classroom on Film, (2) The Developing Child, (3) Readiness and the Natural Abilities of Children, (4) Schools as Mirrors, (5) Families: Weavers of Civilization, (6) Children: The Legacy. Each review describes strengths and weaknesses, and gives guidance for follow-up usage. All…

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 article is an enlargement of material first published in regular columns of film criticism in "The Progressive during 1955 and 1956.