Film As Argument : The Secret to Feature Film Storytelling.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fisher, Darren Paul.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion pictures--Philosophy.

Motion pictures.

Storytelling.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (235 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New Brunswick : Rutgers University Press, 2025.

Summary:

This book explores the concept of feature film storytelling as a form of argument, presenting a unique perspective on the filmmaking process. Darren Paul Fisher delves into the philosophy behind why filmmakers create movies, proposing that the ultimate goal is to move audiences toward meaningful conclusions with integrity. Combining insights from film philosophy, industry practices, and moral frameworks, Fisher challenges conventional wisdom and provides case studies of popular films to illustrate his ideas. The book is intended for filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, directors, and creative researchers seeking to deepen their understanding of cinematic storytelling and improve their craft. It offers a fresh, thought-provoking approach that complements traditional filmmaking guides. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Note on Screen References

Part I. The Elephant in the Screening Room

1. What's the Big Secret?

2. The Other Half of the Story: A Brief History of Film as Argument

3. What and How Films Argue

4. Alternate Conceptions

Part II. The Case Studies

General Notes on the Case Studies

5. The Exemplar: Toy Story 3

6. The Counterexample: Mulholland Drive

7. Three Approaches: Brave, Frozen, and Barbie

Part III. Now on Release and Coming Attractions

8. Why Failures Succeed: The Cinema of Compensation

9. The End

Acknowledgments

Notes

Filmography

Bibliography

Index

About the Author.

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ISBN:

1-9788-4116-7

OCLC:

1525618861