The writer's role in making motion pictures was evaluated from the days of silent movies to present cinema. (RK)

A central group of Clint Eastwood's films reveal both a preoccupation with various aspects of violence and a consistent approach to violence. Given that these films are so popular, this paper asks what attitudes and values are the public imbibing from them, and conversely, why should these attitudes and values prove so attractive to the mass…

Evaluates major views of films within the context of technology, audience and the creative process. (MH)

This study tested the legitimacy of the contentions articulated in the controversy over banning the film "The Lottery." (DD)

Discusses the selection of and the rationale for specific films studied in a seminar dealing with the theme of Nationalism in cinema. (MH)

Informs film teachers, film programmers, arts administrators and social scientists of the work being done in film by children. Provides addresses for exchange of films. (RL)

Using the Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) as a model, an instructional program for learning through the viewing of media has been developed. Activities have been designed for before, during, and after viewing. (Author/STS)

Due to technical improvements, Super 8 equipment with sound capacity is now able to produce good quality instructional films. (STS)

Very briefly describes a workshop on film and television documentation that informed participants about available reference and resource materials for information about films and television shows. (CLB)

Outlines an introductory course that combines filmmaking experience with theoretical and critical film studies. Approach combines traditional aesthetic emphasis with practical understanding of how films are made. (MS)

Describes a production-oriented course designed to give students experience in writing for film and knowledge of screenwriting techniques and film planning activities. (PD)

The director of media research for the Public Broadcasting System's series on the Vietnam War discusses research aspects of the documentary, noting the similarity with master's thesis work. (PD)

A survey of French detective films since 1908 looks at how French and other detective novels have inspired a film genre, from the original serial through classic suspense, thriller, the crime novel, and comedy to the political and metaphysical. (MSE)

Article discussed the moral import of Jean Renoir's films and their emergence from his conception of characters and his use of cinematic form. (Author/RK)

Two brothers, aged 10 and 11, recount their adventures learning to make films during the summer. (RK)