What is Film Studies?
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- This video essay seeks to clarify what the academic study of film entails.
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David Bordwell’s essay, ‘Studying Cinema’: www.davidbordwe...
References:
Bordwell, David. (2000). ‘Studying Cinema’, David Bordwell’s website on cinema, viewed 20 November 2020, www.davidbordwe...
Stone, Rob. (2018). The Cinema of Richard Linklater: Walk, Don’t Run. Columbia University Press.
Films Featured:
Le Voyage dans la Lune/A Trip to the Moon (Georges Méliès, 1902) amzn.to/3P6c5By
A Single Man (Tom Ford, 2009) amzn.to/3923lM4
Ladri di biciclette/Bicycle Thieves (Vittorio De Sica, 1948) amzn.to/3ylm2oC
Before Sunrise (Richard Linklater, 1995) amzn.to/38714PW
Before Midnight (Richard Linklater, 2013) amzn.to/3FrTRGe
Slacker (Richard Linklater, 1990) amzn.to/3LVvRO1
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‘Your Destiny’ - Barrie Gledden, Jason Pedder
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Me and my habit of analyzing, deconstructing, researching and info-dumping about every little bit of information i've collected on my favorite movies and TV shows (both animated and live action) through paragraph after paragraph of writing just realized this is a degree i should probably look into when i'm old enough to go to college LMAO
Hi Zac, I'm looking forward to see your next videos on this channel. A proper film studies approach is missing from the video essay community on UA-cam so this could be a great start in that direction! I would particularly love to see a well made introduction to Delleuze's cinema books and maybe Stanley Cavell's philosophy. Thank you for your time in putting this channel together!
Hi Alex,
Thank you for your kind message. I’d definitely be keen to make an introductory video essay to Deleuze and Cavell so stay tuned for those!
All best, Zach
Wow! It's great to see a channel like yours come to YT.
I wondered if have studied / have any thoughts on films like Koyaanisqatsi and Powaqqatsi. Where is their place in modern cinema? What do their aesthetic qualities serve versus mainstream contemporary cinema? Do they have a particular historical context that leads fewer films like them to be released?
Looking forward to more!
Hi Will,
Apologies for the delayed response. Thank you for your kind words, and for raising some very interesting questions. I have seen Koyaanisqatsi, but not Powaqqatsi (it’s on my list). Although I haven’t studied them directly, I have studied the aesthetics of experimental urban/landscape/environmental films. This general topic is discussed well by Scott MacDonald, particularly in his books "The Garden in the Machine" and "Avant-Doc". I believe he mentions Koyaanisqatsi in the former.
I’m planning on making videos on these types of films at some point in the future, as I wrote my master’s dissertation on a similar topic, so hopefully I’ll be able to expand on the questions you raised in those!
All best, Zach
I’ve been wanting to go the rout of teaching and being able to make films on the side history is very important to me so I’m leaning more towards that side. Do you have any advice for people earlier in their studies?
I wanna say, this is amazing! im trying to reorient into cinema and this video (and your blog) have such a simple and organic way that makes me hopeful! please keep going:)
Thank you for the support, Odisea - you're comment means a lot to me.
I love movies and they entertain me and I love the history of film. It just is so interesting. I wanna analyze films, but I am a little slow. I have autism and ADHD and I wasn’t properly educated. A lot of the words you said here went over my head. Is there some help for someone that struggles with reading and writing but loves film? I want to understand them better, what makes them good, what makes them bad, and why I like them. I just have a hard time. Thank you for your video!
An intelligent and sensitive introduction to the various facets of film studies which clearly outlines how films can be examined from different perspectives, any one of which can provide further insight. I have subscribed and look forward to catching up with more. It doesn't shout but it does convey a deep love of the medium - a tricky combination. Well done.
Thank you for the kind comment, Theo!
thinking of taking creative writing or film study for this spring. I'm already taking 211 writing so I don't think I wanna deal with anymore writing and film studies seems fun. I already have background in creating videos as self taught so I think this could help with that. We will see
Hi Zac,
Your videos have been very informative. Thank you for uploading! It would be really helpful if you could suggest some must-reads to get a better understanding of film studies and it's various aspects.
Thank you, again! Looking forward to more videos!
Hi Ann, Thank you for your message. I've been meaning to make a video about essential books to read in Film Studies so stay tuned for that!
Here is my review of a video by my film mentor Garen Garson.
I'd like your opinion of it. Thanks! ua-cam.com/video/Lm_w-S-y9jk/v-deo.html
Hey... Finally, someone clarify this on behalf of us film studies scholars...
Loved this channel !! Can’t wait for more
Thanks, Alice!
I'm here in 2024 bc I'm interested in film preservation. I'm 40 and only have a G.E.D. My fear tells me I'm not good enough, I'm not smart enough, I'm not rich enough. Also that I'm too old. But my heart tells me that old films are my passion and I'd love nothing more than to do my part in saving them. Here's hoping I get to achieve my dream career. God bless 🙌
It's never too late to start! I wish you all the best with the journey ☺
Amazing, you have explained the concept in very easy manner. will you make a video on difference between Film Studies & Film Appreciation. And also basic of critical theory.Gratitude to you & Team.
Thanks Ashwani for your comment and video suggestions - I'll keep them in mind for future videos.
True! Everytime I tell others about my major they will like "oh so you will be a director!"😅
Hello Zac
Thank you
You have sparked in me a new interest , had never heard about this before . Hope you enjoy teaching the audience more .
All the best ^_^
Thank you, Prashanth!
Did you get the soundtrack from Kogonada?
Hi Elizabeth, I got the music from Audio Network.
Hey I’m thinking of doing film studies for a levels. What career paths in the film sector would be open for someone who does not pursue film for university?
Hello, you don't need a degree in film to work in the film industry so I'd imagine any career path is open to you - although that's easier said than done!
Sir, Can I do PhD in film studies as English as an associate subject in India?
Does this degree require alpt of writing
Yes
Thank you Zac 🎬 📹 ❤️
4:42 If I could change the alphabet, I would put U and I together.
🥺 I wish I would one day get to study this
Go for it!
কিন্তু আমাদের পাড়ার লোকজন তো তা ভাবে না ।
Thank you zac❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
No problem, hamza
A Gem！：）
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I hate starting a yt vid and hearing a british "person" smh
This a a degree for an entry level barista.