Film Studies: Critical Approaches delivers a comprehensive overview of major theoretical frameworks in film analysis. Contributors from around the globe offer clear, concise discussions of established traditions such as semiotics, feminism, and psychoanalysis.

The text also examines emerging topics like audience reception, queer theory, and identity politics. Each chapter features summaries and further reading suggestions to help students navigate complex concepts and debates.

Designed for courses in film criticism and textual analysis, this volume guides readers through the discipline’s evolving landscape with structured support and authoritative insight.

Key features:

• In-depth coverage of critical methods
• International scholarly perspectives
• Chapter summaries with reading lists
• Focus on modern topics: queer theory, audience reception

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