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Film Studies: History & Criticism

Sources for history and critical evaluation of films

Books

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Try LionSearch to find books about history and criticism of film by genre:

Film Criticism - recommended books / monograph series:

Wallflower Press:

Director's Cuts (series)
Publication Date: 2001-2017 [e-book and print]
Focus on works of filmmakers
Short Cuts (series)
Publication Date: 2000-2016 [e-book and print]
Introductory texts to specific films
24 Frames (series)
Publication Date: 2000-2018 [e-book and print]
Overview of cinema from around the world

British Film Institute (BFI):

BFI Modern Classics (series)
Publication Date: 1996-2013 [print]
Focus on specific films
BFI Film Classics (series)
Publication Date: 1992-2018 [print]
Focus on specific films

American Film Institute (AFI):

AFI Film Readers (series)
Publication Date: 1990-2016 [print and e-book]
Focus on fiilm theory and criticism

Last Updated: Jun 16, 2023 12:24 PM
URL: https://guides.libraries.psu.edu/filmhistorycriticism
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Subjects: Communications, Film-Video Studies

Tags: film critical review, film history, film review, film/video studies