On The History Of Film - Style

: He scrutinizes traditional views, like those from Robert Brasillach and Maurice Bardeche, which often saw film history as a linear progression toward its "essence".

Bordwell's analysis critiques the major ways scholars have tried to explain why movies look the way they do: On the History of Film Style

The work is highly regarded for its "enviably clear prose" and use of frame enlargements to ground theoretical arguments in actual film visuals. It was updated for a digital second edition in 2018, which is available on his website, Observations on Film Art . On the History of Film Style : He scrutinizes traditional views, like those from