Twelve essays written between 1928 and 1945 that demonstrate key points in the development of Eisenstein's film theory and in particular his analysis of the sound-film medium. Edited, translated, and with an Introduction by Jay Leyda; Index; photographs and diagrams.

"The ultimate guide to movies, directors, and genres. Charts the history of cinema from its origins as a carnival sideshow to the latest CGI technology ; profiles 100 of the world's most influential directors, with a critical appraisal of their films ; examines more than 100 of the greatest movies ever made ; includes movie trivia, and "Top 10" and "What to watch" recommendations."--Back cover.

Provides advice for budding screenwriters on how to handle the challenges of writing a Hollywood script and includes insider information on the most popular genres in Hollywood as well as references to 500 movie "cousins" to help guide the script writing process.

"Recipes recreated from beloved movies and TV shows by the host of one of the most popular food programs on the Internet"--

One film out of every five made anywhere on earth comes from India. From its beginnings under colonial rule through to the heights of Bollywood , Indian Cinema has challenged social injustices such as caste, the oppression of Indian women, religious intolerance, rural poverty, and the pressures of life in the burgeoning cities. And yet, the Indian movie industry makes only about five percent of Hollywood's annual revenue. In this Very Short Introduction...

This book examines 25 key movies that demonstrated a significant creative, technological, or business innovation and impacted the industry at large.

A critic and historian who has been watching cinema for seventy years and has seen almost nineteen thousand films presents a tour of his favorite movies, highlighting forgotten treasures and explaining what makes a film a hit or a flop.