Download or read book The Art of Watching Films with Tutorial CD-ROM written by Joe Boggs and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages. This book was released on 2006-12-12 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introduction to film appreciation uses both contemporary and classic movies to help students develop critical skills in the analysis and evaluation of film. By suggesting what to look for and how to look for it, the text challenges students to sharpen their powers of observation, establish habits of perceptive watching, and discover complex aspects of film art that will further enhance their enjoyment of watching films. In addition it makes the link from literature to film in chapters on Thematic Elements, Fictional and Dramatic Elements and a unique chapter on Adaptions.