Film Theory

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This article examines notable publications addressing film theory without theory, highlighting materiality and close reading approaches.

Film theory increasingly emphasizes materiality, particularly in the context of early cinema archives.
Close reading of films is stressed as essential for understanding cinematic experiences and narratives.
The atmospheric turn in slow cinema introduces a new dimension to the understanding of suspense in films.
Interactive cinema raises important ethical questions about viewer engagement beyond traditional senses.

Michelle L Devereaux (2025) studied this question.

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