Chiefly reprints of articles originally published 1970-1984.

More than 30 essays by some of film's most distinguished critics are included in this volume, which presents the latest developments in genre study, including t

This is a concise evaluation of film genre, discussing genre theory and sample analyses of the western, science fiction, the musical, horror, comedy, and the th

This book provides a detailed account of genre history and contemporary trends in film genre, alongside the critical debates they have provoked.

The Cinema Book is widely recognised as the ultimate guide to cinema. Authoritative and comprehensive, the third edition has been extensively revised, updated a