Live cinema: cultures, economies, aesthetics
"The first collection to consolidate authoritative research into the burgeoning field of 'live cinema', the creation of live events around a particular film screening"--
In this account Denis McQuail analyzes the concept 'media audience' in terms of its history and its place in present day media theory and research. It summarizes key research findings and assesses the impact of new media developments.
A practical guide to presentation skills based on four decades of experience of public speaking around the world and of training and coaching people. It deals with all aspects of public speaking, but with a particular emphasis on the skills people need to be successful in their …
With changing technologies and social habits, the communal cinema experience would seem to be a legacy from another era. However, the last decade has seen a surge in interest for screening films in other, temporary public settings. This desire to turn pubs, galleries, parks, and…
"Explores a variety of theological and methodological approaches to film spectatorship through a dialogue of international contributions"--
"How do we understand types of cinema that offer experiences of discomfort, awkwardness or disquieting uncertainty? This book examines a number of examples of such work at the heart of contemporary art and indie film. While the commercial mainstream tends to offer comforting vie…
