The Philosophy of Motion Pictures

Philosophy of Motion Pictures is a first-of-its-kind, bottom-up introduction to this bourgeoning field of study. Topics include film as art, medium specificity, defining motion pictures, representation, editing, narrative, emotion and evaluation. * Clearly written and supported with a wealth of examples * Explores characterizations of key elements of motion pictures -the shot, the sequence, the erotetic narrative, and its modes of affective address