Movies and Film: An Introduction to Film by Dave Monahan is an English-language study book that provides an overview of film studies. This book is intended for students in higher education and focuses on an introduction to film.
The book starts from familiar movies and guides students toward deeper film analysis. The Eighth Edition has been updated to reflect recent developments in streaming media, digital film techniques, and hybrid education. This combination makes it a current and relevant learning resource for understanding film.
This introduction to film includes supporting multimedia, including Norton Illumine Ebook, InQuizitive, videos, interactive elements, and exercises that support learning.
The content aligns with topics such as film history, theory, and criticism within the arts. This study book is therefore suitable for programs focused on film and the performing arts.