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Print Sources
General print sources on film media. For online sources, please see the box underneath.
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Film and television : a guide to the reference literature by Call Number: Ref Z5784 M9 E47 2006ISBN: 1563089149Provides bibliographies and recommended internet sources on topics such as, filmmaking, distribution, content, genres, studio information, film and television industry, careers, screenplays, and audience. -
Critical dictionary of film and television theory by Call Number: Ref PN1993.45 C75 2001ISBN: 0415162181Brief essay entries on theoretical concepts in film and television as they relate to various contexts, media systems, and media studies. -
A viewer's guide to film : arts, artifices, and issues by Call Number: Ref PN1994 G585 1992ISBN: 007023700XIntroductory material on various aspects of film, including the making and viewing of film, camera use and techniques, editing, screen acting, genre, and the social science of film. -
Magill's survey of cinema--English language films, second series by Call Number: Ref PN1993.45 M32ISBN: 08935623006 volumes. Series focuses on summarizing films of the 20th century from non-English speaking countries around the world. -
Enser's filmed books and plays : a list of books and plays from which films have been made, 1928-2001 by Call Number: Ref Z5784 M9 B385 2003ISBN: 0754608786Includes both foreign and American-made films, independent and mainstream films, and animated features. Includes a title index, author index, and a change of title index.
Internet Resources
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CinemaSpotGeneral directory for film sites. Includes links to general film sites, movie reviews, news, box office charts, industry guides, film schools, and more.
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Library of Congress. Motion Picture & Television Reading RoomInformation on the Library of Congress's collection of moving pictures.
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Library of Congress. The Moving Image Genre-Form GuideGuide on genre and form with a list of terms and definitions.
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Motion Picture Scripts DatabaseCatalog of motion picture script holdings of libraries in the Los Angeles area.
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Based on the BookOver 1,200 books, novels, short stories, and plays that have become motion picture films. Search by book title, author, movie title, or movie release year. Alphabetical index is available for browsing.