Film Theory and Criticism

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

By considering the screenplay as a literary object worthy of critical inquiry, this volume breaks new ground in film studies.

An expanded, updated version of Peter Lehman’s classic text that became the leading source for the study of masculinity, the male body, and sexuality in film.

This volume addresses the influence of Italian neorealist films on world cinema well beyond the post–World War II period associated with the movement.

A reissue of a significant and hard-to-find text in film studies with a new introduction and three additional essays included.

A noted critic brings crowd theory to Film Studies, offering a bold new analysis of the pervasive cinematic themes of transformation and power.

A close look at horror films from around the world, drawing attention to neglected social, cultural, and ideological aspects of the horror genre in international cinema.

A provocative, contemporary anthology examining the construction of boys’ identity in modern cinema.

Insightful, focused case studies of screen performance from diverse directors with a range of contemporary styles and approaches.