TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Watching films
What to watch for
The whole film
Where to watch
The theater experience
Home video
DVD and cable: behind the scenes
Movies on the internet
Local film culture
How to watch
Developing memory and taking notes

Chapter 2 Writing about films
The screening report
The film review
The analytical essay
Preparing to write
Organization and writing
A sample analytical essay
Writing resources
Library sources
The internet