Essential Film Studies Books

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	"A concise and accessible introduction to film history"

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	"Sometimes brilliant, sometimes controversial and sometimes just plain silly, Sarris is essential reading."

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	"From the people that brought you Film History comes this excellent introduction to aesthetics of filmmaking."

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	"I just cannot stop using this book. The format is excellent, it is incredibly accessible and it covers everything you might want to know about every major film-maker and movement."

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	"This edited collection is a great overview of contemporary film theory and criticism."

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	"Braudy and Cohen's anthology is the most comprehensive available."

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	"I can't think of a more readable and informative introduction to the Hollywood studio system."

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	"The Film students bible! Almost every term or concept within the field of Film Studies is succinctly explained here."

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	"Wollen's informed and articulate prose is a joy to read."

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	"An enjoyable romp through what Schatz considers to be the 'key' genres of Hollywood."

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	"Another anthology, but focusing primarily on theoretical developments of the last 30 years."