Film Theory, Philosophy and Aesthetics

Selected Subject Headings for Searching Orbis

• Motion pictures--Philosophy
• Motion pictures--Aesthetics
• Motion pictures--Semiotics
• Film criticism
• Film criticism--Philosophy
• Auteur theory (Motion pictures)
• Realism in motion pictures
• Postmodernism
• Deconstruction

Bibliographies of Film Philosophers

A list of bibliographies of writings by noted film philosophers.

Cinetext

Cinetext is a bilingual Internet forum for film and philosophy, located at the University of Vienna (Austria).

 

A companion to film theory. Edited by Toby Miller and Robert Stam. (Malden, Mass: Blackwell Publishers, 1999).

SML, Starr Main Reference Rm PN1995 B495X 1999

Critical dictionary of film and television theory. Edited by Roberta E. Pearson and Philip Simpson. (London; New York: Routledge, 2001.)

SML, Starr Main Reference Rm PN1993.45 C75 2001

The Film and Philosophy Database

The Film and Philosophy Database contains details of around 500 films which can be used to enhance philosophy teaching at all levels.

Google - Film Theory and Criticism

Mountain Dew WebSpace

Guide to film theory and marxist theory websites. Includes links to online books, dissertations, essays, academic journals and mailing lists.

Rosebud Project

Digital resource site for Film Studies. Focuses on film history, criticism, theory, and concepts & definitions. Also has a news and upcoming events calendar in addition to soliciting hypertext papers for posting.

RML Page on Film Theory