Film & Art

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Summary: Insightful, informative, and quite thought provoking
Review: A great book on art, film, and the art of film. A very inventive, intriguing book. A fresh look at the question - is film art? It offers insightful, and thought provoking answers, and in my opinion, is a must read for art, film and book lovers. ***** Five Stars *****

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Summary: Movie buff loves film & art
Review: Being a movie buff,I love the fact that this book helps you to be a critical viewer as well as a fan.Written for experts & the lay person alike, you find concise definitions & explanations of all movie terminology & nomenclature.It literally teaches you how to be a film critic and familiarizes you with the technical aspects as well.A highly recommended read.

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Summary: Movie buff loves film & art
Review: Being a movie buff,I love the fact that this book helps you to be a critical viewer as well as a fan.Written for experts & the lay person alike, you find concise definitions & explanations of all movie terminology & nomenclature.It literally teaches you how to be a film critic and familiarizes you with the technical aspects as well.A highly recommended read.

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Summary: Movie Buff finds Film & Art a compelling read
Review: Being someone who ordinarily uses movies purely for escapism & entertainment value,I was a little skeptical as to the notion of film as art.However, after reading Mr. Hinrich's book,I am forced to rethink my sensibilities on the subject.Because now,I am able to enjoy films on multiple levels, and appreciate the way he was able to cater to the layperson and the expert alike.This book (if comprehended properly) literally teaches you how to critique movies & films from both the film student and casual viewers standpoint.Mixing both professorial as well as easily understandable terminology & nomenclature,Film & Art hits the mark accurately.If Gene Siskel were still with us, I'm sure he'd give it a well deserved thumbs up.

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Summary: Movie Buff finds Film & Art a compelling read
Review: Being someone who ordinarily uses movies purely for escapism & entertainment value,I was a little skeptical as to the notion of film as art.However, after reading Mr. Hinrich's book,I am forced to rethink my sensibilities on the subject.Because now,I am able to enjoy films on multiple levels, and appreciate the way he was able to cater to the layperson and the expert alike.This book (if comprehended properly) literally teaches you how to critique movies & films from both the film student and casual viewers standpoint.Mixing both professorial as well as easily understandable terminology & nomenclature,Film & Art hits the mark accurately.If Gene Siskel were still with us, I'm sure he'd give it a well deserved thumbs up.

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Summary: A Fresh and Novel Look at Film
Review: Film & Art is a very enjoyable and informative book. It is written clearly and skillfully and is engaging throughout. It offers many insights and provides quidance on analyzing film. Thank you Mr. Hinrichs, I have become a more critical viewer of film!

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Summary: A Fresh and Novel Look at Film
Review: Film & Art is a very enjoyable and informative book. It is written clearly and skillfully and is engaging throughout. It offers many insights and provides quidance on analyzing film. Thank you Mr. Hinrichs, I have become a more critical viewer of film!

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Summary: An honest and compelling look at film as an art medium.
Review: Film & Art woos its readers toward new ways of thinking about the everyday experience of watching a film, never with pedantry or dogma, but simply with the natural appeal of good, solid thought and insight. The ideas are always fresh and clearly expressed, making Film & Art a pleasure for experts and novices alike. Never condescending, Professor Hinrichs constantly invites readers to think more clearly and independently, and shows us, by example, the rewards of intelligent and independent thought. The appendices of important American and foreign films make this a great resource book, too!

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Summary: An enlightening analysis on the art of film.
Review: Inspiring and thought-provoking, Film & Art is a critical guide to film as an art form and essential for every citizen of this media-saturated world. The book's complex aesthetical, historical and technical concepts are easy to understand. The explanations on how films are created and cognition and meaning in film are captivating, motivating my students to ask questions and become engaged, critical viewers of the seventh art. Read like a series of illuminating articles, the last few chapters question how film fits into the art world through poignant analogies, examples and analysis culled from popular culture, academic research in art history and literature, scientific knowledge and more. The reading incites lively debate and discussion as well as enlightened perspectives on the art of film.

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Summary: An exceptionally intelligent assessment of art & film
Review: This book was incredibly insightful and well-written. It provides a stylish and informative look at this thought provoking subject. I would recommend this for art lovers, film lovers and intellectual enthusiasts.