Film Theory and Criticism

A blend of film reading with vocal analysis in appreciation of Barbra Streisand’s unmatched contribution to lyric drama on screen.

Examines the role that parenting, as a theme and practice, plays in film and media cultures.

Innovative study of Taika Waititi, whose Maori and Jewish roots influence his distinctive New Zealand comedic style.

Showcases cutting-edge work by renowned researchers of classical Hollywood filmmaking.

Interdisciplinary star study of one of the most iconic Hollywood celebrities of the last thirty-five years.

The collected shorter film criticism of one of the most brilliant English-language film critics.

Extensive account of the cameo’s production history and how audiences affirm their mastery of celebrity culture.

Groundbreaking analyses of the vast archive of newly digitized and released outtakes from Lanzmann’s masterwork.

Robin Wood’s writing on the horror film, published over five decades, collected in one volume.