Mystifying Movies: Fads and Fallacies in Contemporary Film Theory

Discusses the central topics in contemporary film theory, which the author designates as the theory of film that proceeds within a sociological framework often amplified by Marxism and psychoanalysis. Topics include the psychoanalysis theories of Metz and Baudry, the Althusserian-Lacanian paradigm of Marxism and psychoanalysis, the cinematic image, the structure and function of narrative, and others. Contents Acknowledgments Introduction I. Psychoanalysis: Metz and Baudry II. Marxism and Psychoanalysis: The Althusserian-Lacanian Paradigm III. The Cinematic Image IV. Narration V. Cinematic Narration Conclusion: Problems and Prospects of Contemporary Film Theory Notes Index