At the Movies, Film Reviewing, and Screenwriting: Selective Affinities and Cultural Mediation

By Steven Maras

Analyses film reviewing as a form of cultural mediation of taste and narrative expectations, drawing on the work of influential sociologist Pierre Bourdieu. It studies one of Australia's most famous review programs to analyse the under-explored cultural dynamics and affinities surrounding film reviewing as a form of media practice. 20 illus.

Read Chapter 8 - 'In Interview: David Stratton on Reviewing and At the Movies' for free here.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1835951163
• ISBN13: 9781835951163
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Intellect (UK)
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.8" x 9.7"