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Understanding Movies: The Art and History of Films: Film History and Technique Audiobook
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Read By: Raphael Shargel
Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
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Series: The Modern Scholar Series
Release Date: October 2008
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
ISBN: 9781436184168
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Total Audiobook Chapters:
15
Longest Chapter Length:
33:05
minutes
Shortest Chapter Length:
57
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Average Chapter Length:
28:41
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Audiobooks by this Author:
2
Publisher Description
Why does the cinema have the power to move the heart, stimulate the mind, and dazzle the imagination? The Story in Pictures covers the history and aesthetics of motion pictures from the United States and from around the world. Professor Raphael Shargel analyzes specific movies from each era in film history, including the films' importance, aspects of cinematic technique, and why each film is worthy of study.
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About Raphael Shargel
Raphael Shargel is associate professor of English at Providence College, where he teaches literature and film. He was a film critic for the New Leader and has also written about film for MSNBC.com and reviewed movies on local radio.