Power of Film

Suber, who was the founder and director of UCLA's program in film history, theory and criticism, provides an A-to-Z course on the intricacies of film, examining the patterns and principles that make films popular and memorable. Working his way from action and acting through happiness and heroes to writing about what you know, Suber shares his experiences with future directors, screenwriters and producers. Annotation 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)