The Philosophy of Motion Pictures

Philosophy of Motion Pictures is a first-of-its-kind, bottom-up introduction to this bourgeoning field of study. Topics include film as art, medium specificity, defining motion pictures, representation, editing, narrative, emotion and evaluation. Clearly written and supported with a wealth of examples Explores characterizations of key elements of motion pictures –the shot, the sequence, the erotetic narrative, and its modes of affective address

Acknowledgments. Introduction: From Film Theory to the Philosophy of the Moving Image. 1. Film as Art. 2. Medium Specificity. 3. What Is Cinema?. 4. The Moving Picture – the Shot. 5. Moving Images – Cinematic Sequencing and Narration. 6. Affect and the Moving Image. 7. Evaluation. Select Bibliography. Index