Combining a student-friendly approach with in-depth coverage, this book gives an enthusiastic and thoroughly contemporary examination of all the key elements of film studies. It: offers practical guidance on essay-writing, including analysis of sample essays; covers hot topics and new trends, from digital film to YouTube; and, is packed with new examples in visual and text format. This brief, jargon-free introduction to film appreciation and analysis helps students develop a critical awareness of cinema without overwhelming them. Including new features, updated examples and greater attention to growing trends, the new edition provides deeper coverage of key theory, concepts and terminology for all film students.