The most comprehensive and accessible text of its kind, Film: An Introduction combines the universal appeal of movies with the academic rigor instructors require. It includes a wider array of films, more help for students, and a broader selection of images than any other introductory book. Combining up-to-date examples and over 500 images with numerous classroom-tested learning tools and study aids, Film: An introduction helps beginning students develop the critical skills they need to analyze films and understand the medium in all its variety.