Film and Art

by Bruce H. Hinrichs

Book Overview

Film and Art offers a lively, informative and provocative look at cinema and its connection to the arts. Most importantly, Film and Art includes a potpourri of influential films from throughout... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0979012910
• ISBN13: 9780979012914
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Ellipse
• Length: 175 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Movie Buff finds Film & Art a compelling read

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.

Movie buff loves film & art

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.

AMAZING!

With this book Hinnrichs covers a broad range of subjects having to do with film as an art form and how the two relate. If you aren't going to buy the book for the subject matter, buy it because Bruce Hinnrichs is a cool guy. He teaches my film class and is no nonsense kind of guy. He speaks his mind and is an entertaining speaker. Of course, he doesn't like Star Wars, but I'll let that pass...To conclude, this has a couple of lists of domestic and foregn reccommend films and is a great list if you are looking for good movies, most of which you may have not heard of. Later!

An honest and compelling look at film as an art medium.

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!

An exceptionally intelligent assessment of art & film

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.