Most commentators leave Hitchcock's self-assessment unquestioned, but this book shows that his movies convey an affectionate, hopeful understanding of human nature and the redemptive possibilities of love.

The Ironic Filmmaking of Stephen Frears is meant to inspire others to further examine his films individually and his career as a whole.

John Huston's Filmmaking offers an analysis of the life and work of one of the greatest American independent filmmakers.

Key to understanding this opposition is an intrinsic capability of the cinema: transformation. Making unprecedented use of Elias Canetti's Crowds and Power, Lesley Brill explores crowds, power, and transformation throughout film history.