Film Theory and Criticism

An in-depth, multidisciplinary examination of the cultural phenomenon of Dirty Dancing.

An expanded version of Robin Wood's influential study of Ingmar Bergman, including more recent essays on the director.

Explores American Joseph H. Lewis's eclectic career, including his best-known film, Gun Crazy.

A cultural history of gay filmmaking in Israel that explores its role in the rise of gay consciousness over the past three decades.

Considers representations of masculine identity and sexuality in popular film across the work of several American directors and genres.

Analyzes a diverse body of films and investigates the renaissance that has taken place in German cinema since the turn of the twenty-first century.

Illustrates the rich relationship between film history and feminist theory.

Highlights the industries, markets, identities, and histories that distinguish cinema beyond the traditional hubs of mainstream Western cinema.

Examines the exchanges within and through feminist film culture to expand critical horizons in film scholarship.