FRENCH FILM NOIR by Robin Buss

A comprehensive survey of French crime movies from the political allegories that followed the Nazi occupation to the slick postmodern fantasies of the late twentieth century

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THE ART OF CINEMA by Jean Cocteau

Collection of writings illuminating Cocteau's work for the cinema and his reflections on the relationship between poetry, theatre and film

‘Discriminating, witty and astute’ The Times

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INDECENT EXPOSURES by Gwynne Edwards

An excellent introduction to the work of Spanish directors, Luis Bunuel, Carlos Saura, Victor Erice and Pedro Almodovar

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DOGVILLE VS HOLLYWOOD by Jake Horsley

Interpreting Lars von Trier’s Dogville as a comment on the Hollywood film industry and the moviegoing process, Jake Horsley examines the age-old conflict between ‘artistic’ and ‘commercial’ filmmaking.

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I LOST IT AT THE MOVIES by Pauline Kael

Vintage Kael on films such as The Seven Samurai, Lolita, and Jules et Jim

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5001 NIGHTS AT THE MOVIES by Pauline Kael

'Pauline Kael is the critic you can read every inch of the way with pure pleasure.' The Guardian

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She is a good critic, wonderful in the way she combines intimate practical knowledge with unbuyable human reflection.' John Updike

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STARGAZER by Stephen Koch

'A landmark of American criticism' Boston Phoenix

'Resoundingly brilliant' Film Comment

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