Looking at Movies
Richard Meran Barsam
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Looking at Movies
Published
2019
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pages
502
ISBN-13
9780393644999
ISBN-10
0393644995
Description
Thirty-two "discovery modules" (signaled by the www icon in the text) explore selected topics in depth. Look inside the back cover for a list of modules. Twelve "frame sequence animations" provide quick-reference clips of films mentioned in the text. Look inside the front cover for a list of animations. Seven "case studies" provide model analyses of frequently screened movies (Bicycle Thieves, Chinatown, North by Northwest, Touch of Evil, The Piano, Breathless, and Apocalypse Now). More than 250 quiz questions provide thorough review of key concepts. Illustrated timelines trace major events in film history. A glossary of key terms, a guide to writing about movies, and links to other web resources are also available. (from the first edition)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Looking at Movies?
This edition of Looking at Movies has approximately 502 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Looking at Movies?
For most readers, Looking at Movies typically takes between 10h 28m and 6h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 125,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 22m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 125,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Looking at Movies?
The estimated word count for Looking at Movies is approximately 125,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Looking at Movies?
Looking at Movies was written by Richard Meran Barsam.
When was Looking at Movies published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.