About the Book

Routledge’s best-selling student guides in Film Studies are now available on a handy memory stick, with plenty of room for your own notes and essays.

Film Studies: The Basics Whether it’s The Matrix or A Fistful of Dollars that’s brought you to film studies, this is a lively and thorough introduction to exactly what you will be studying during your course. Including illustrations and examples from an international range of films drawn from over a century of movie making and a glossary of terms for ease of reference, Film Studies: the Basics is a must-have guide for any film student or fan.

50 Contemporary Filmmakers From Luc Besson to Quentin Tarantino, this up-to-date guide examines the work, career and influence of some of today's most popular, original and influential cinematic voices.

The Basics of Essay Writing A guide to all the key skills involved in essay writing, from properly addressing the question asked to developing writing flair and sustaining an argument, this book is for students at all levels of education. Written in the author’s accomplished, student-friendly style, this guide is packed full of good advice and practical exercises. You will find it an easy-to-use and indispensable aid to your studies.