What is Film Studies?

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This video essay seeks to clarify what the academic study of film entails.
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David Bordwell’s essay, ‘Studying Cinema’: www.davidbordwell.net/essays/s...
References:
Bordwell, David. (2000). ‘Studying Cinema’, David Bordwell’s website on cinema, viewed 20 November 2020, www.davidbordwell.net/essays/s...
Stone, Rob. (2018). The Cinema of Richard Linklater: Walk, Don’t Run. Columbia University Press.
Films Featured:
Le Voyage dans la Lune/A Trip to the Moon (Georges Méliès, 1902) amzn.to/3P6c5By
A Single Man (Tom Ford, 2009) amzn.to/3923lM4
Ladri di biciclette/Bicycle Thieves (Vittorio De Sica, 1948) amzn.to/3ylm2oC
Before Sunrise (Richard Linklater, 1995) amzn.to/38714PW
Before Midnight (Richard Linklater, 2013) amzn.to/3FrTRGe
Slacker (Richard Linklater, 1990) amzn.to/3LVvRO1
Music provided by Audio Network:
‘Your Destiny’ - Barrie Gledden, Jason Pedder
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Комментарии : 45

@uramisugi 3 года назад

Me and my habit of analyzing, deconstructing, researching and info-dumping about every little bit of information i've collected on my favorite movies and TV shows (both animated and live action) through paragraph after paragraph of writing just realized this is a degree i should probably look into when i'm old enough to go to college LMAO

@WillMruzek 3 года назад

Wow! It's great to see a channel like yours come to YT. I wondered if have studied / have any thoughts on films like Koyaanisqatsi and Powaqqatsi. Where is their place in modern cinema? What do their aesthetic qualities serve versus mainstream contemporary cinema? Do they have a particular historical context that leads fewer films like them to be released? Looking forward to more!

@ZacharyXavier 3 года назад

Hi Will, Apologies for the delayed response. Thank you for your kind words, and for raising some very interesting questions. I have seen Koyaanisqatsi, but not Powaqqatsi (it’s on my list). Although I haven’t studied them directly, I have studied the aesthetics of experimental urban/landscape/environmental films. This general topic is discussed well by Scott MacDonald, particularly in his books "The Garden in the Machine" and "Avant-Doc". I believe he mentions Koyaanisqatsi in the former. I’m planning on making videos on these types of films at some point in the future, as I wrote my master’s dissertation on a similar topic, so hopefully I’ll be able to expand on the questions you raised in those! All best, Zach

@AlexAntohe 3 года назад

Hi Zac, I'm looking forward to see your next videos on this channel. A proper film studies approach is missing from the video essay community on RU-vid so this could be a great start in that direction! I would particularly love to see a well made introduction to Delleuze's cinema books and maybe Stanley Cavell's philosophy. Thank you for your time in putting this channel together!

@ZacharyXavier 3 года назад

Hi Alex, Thank you for your kind message. I’d definitely be keen to make an introductory video essay to Deleuze and Cavell so stay tuned for those! All best, Zach

@mr.sushi2221 2 года назад

I’ve been wanting to go the rout of teaching and being able to make films on the side history is very important to me so I’m leaning more towards that side. Do you have any advice for people earlier in their studies?

@OdiseadeMedusa Год назад

I wanna say, this is amazing! im trying to reorient into cinema and this video (and your blog) have such a simple and organic way that makes me hopeful! please keep going:)

@ZacharyXavier Год назад

Thank you for the support, Odisea - you're comment means a lot to me.

@annriareji7274 3 года назад

Hi Zac, Your videos have been very informative. Thank you for uploading! It would be really helpful if you could suggest some must-reads to get a better understanding of film studies and it's various aspects. Thank you, again! Looking forward to more videos!

@ZacharyXavier 3 года назад

Hi Ann, Thank you for your message. I've been meaning to make a video about essential books to read in Film Studies so stay tuned for that!

@blackberrydreamsz 2 года назад

Here is my review of a video by my film mentor Garen Garson. I'd like your opinion of it. Thanks! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Lm_w-S-y9jk.html

@theophilus749 2 года назад

An intelligent and sensitive introduction to the various facets of film studies which clearly outlines how films can be examined from different perspectives, any one of which can provide further insight. I have subscribed and look forward to catching up with more. It doesn't shout but it does convey a deep love of the medium - a tricky combination. Well done.

@ZacharyXavier 2 года назад

Thank you for the kind comment, Theo!

@JessieCorl2001 2 года назад

Hey I’m thinking of doing film studies for a levels. What career paths in the film sector would be open for someone who does not pursue film for university?

@ZacharyXavier 2 года назад

Hello, you don't need a degree in film to work in the film industry so I'd imagine any career path is open to you - although that's easier said than done!

@zeeunveil1324 8 месяцев назад

thinking of taking creative writing or film study for this spring. I'm already taking 211 writing so I don't think I wanna deal with anymore writing and film studies seems fun. I already have background in creating videos as self taught so I think this could help with that. We will see

@AG_Mystic_Move 3 года назад

Amazing, you have explained the concept in very easy manner. will you make a video on difference between Film Studies & Film Appreciation. And also basic of critical theory.Gratitude to you & Team.

@ZacharyXavier 3 года назад

Thanks Ashwani for your comment and video suggestions - I'll keep them in mind for future videos.

@prashanthk9055 3 года назад

Hello Zac Thank you You have sparked in me a new interest , had never heard about this before . Hope you enjoy teaching the audience more . All the best ^_^

@ZacharyXavier 3 года назад

Thank you, Prashanth!

@alicehart7209 3 года назад

Loved this channel !! Can’t wait for more

@ZacharyXavier 3 года назад

Thanks, Alice!

@thomasmrongmarak2311 2 года назад

Sir, Can I do PhD in film studies as English as an associate subject in India?

@elizabethlowe1589 2 года назад

Did you get the soundtrack from Kogonada?

@ZacharyXavier 2 года назад

Hi Elizabeth, I got the music from Audio Network.

@samiajaved1340 2 года назад

Hey... Finally, someone clarify this on behalf of us film studies scholars...

@budianjin 3 года назад

Thank you Zac 🎬 📹 ❤️

@ibbyakhi4314 2 года назад

Does this degree require alpt of writing

@ZacharyXavier 2 года назад

Yes

@sylviewang5317 Год назад

True! Everytime I tell others about my major they will like "oh so you will be a director!"😅

@sargam7052 Год назад

🥺 I wish I would one day get to study this

@ZacharyXavier Год назад

Go for it!

@hamzaelbergui4456 2 года назад

Thank you zac❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@ZacharyXavier 2 года назад

No problem, hamza

@NgocHan-jt5nt 2 года назад

4:42 If I could change the alphabet, I would put U and I together.

@sarbajitghosh5244 3 года назад

কিন্তু আমাদের পাড়ার লোকজন তো তা ভাবে না ।

@hourglass7010 4 месяца назад

I'm here in 2024 bc I'm interested in film preservation. I'm 40 and only have a G.E.D. My fear tells me I'm not good enough, I'm not smart enough, I'm not rich enough. Also that I'm too old. But my heart tells me that old films are my passion and I'd love nothing more than to do my part in saving them. Here's hoping I get to achieve my dream career. God bless 🙌

@ZacharyXavier 4 месяца назад

It's never too late to start! I wish you all the best with the journey ☺