Looking at Movies: An Introduction to Film

By Richard Barsam and Dave Monahan

Book Overview

The best-selling film appreciation text on the market, Looking at Movies succeeds by building on students' enthusiasm for screened entertainment. It introduces students to film studies by starting with the movies they know and love before guiding them to more serious film analysis--with a robust set of video and interactive resources to support them along the way. The Eighth Edition reflects the shifting film and educational landscapes, with revisions that respond to changes in streaming media, new digital filmmaking techniques, and the move toward hybrid and online classes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1324087943
• ISBN13: 9781324087946
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 2.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.9" x 0.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Good text book

This is the only book used in my MFA program film course. If you are not into the nuances of making a film or even understanding how to review a film, this is a great first step. It breaks down the film into its parts and once you are done, you will actually look at movies in a new and exciting way. The companion CD is good, if film making is in your future, but wasn't necessary for a group of fiction writers. Even if you are not in a film class and just want to understand the making of films, this is a good reference.