Film Theory and Criticism

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.

A critical and in-depth investigation of how virginity is represented in film.

Analyzes the films and filmmaking career of director Hal Ashby, placing his work in the cultural context of filmmaking in the 1970s.

Studies the cultural impact and audience reception of King Kong from the 1933 release of the original film until today.

Collects all published film criticism by Andrew Britton, a singular voice in film studies whose promising career was cut short by his untimely death.