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Peer reviewed articles, published here for the first time

Issue 3  - Uploaded 20 July 1998 - [Current issue]   [Archive]

First release

The ahistoricism of medieval film, by Arthur Lindley. Abstract available. (Uploaded 29 May 1998)

The experimental practice of history in the filmwork of Jeni Thornley. By Felicity Collins. Abstract available.

There are two versions of this article. The larger has four quicktime video files embedded it, and will take some time to download. The shorter has no video files. (Uploaded 29 May 1998)

Classics

A selection of poems by Vachel Lindsay. With an introduction, An American millenium: Vachel Lindsay and the poetics of stargazing, by Laurence Goldstein. (a condensed version of the first chapter from Goldstein, Laurence (1994)The American poet at the movies: a critical history, Ann Arbor: University of Michigan. (http://www.press.umich.edu). (Uploaded 29 May 1998)
Reruns

Writing on the wall: films by Bridget Sutherland, by Harriet Margolis. (Uploaded 29 May 1998)

Contemporary film theory in China. By Hu Ke. Translated by Ted Wang, Chris Berry and Chen Mei. Introduction by Chris Berry Abstract available. (Uploaded 25 March, 1998)

Short Subjects

Reviews

Ina Bertrand reviews Neil McDonald & Peter Brune. 200 shots: Damien Parer, George Silk,
Ian Bryson reviews the film by Les McLaren & Annie Stiven. Taking pictures
Melbourne University Film Society, by Quentin Turneur (Uploaded 6 June, 1998)
Martin Mhando reviews Peter Young and Peter Jesser. The media and the military: from the Crimea to Desert Strike
Anitra Nelson reviews Donald F. Stevens. Based on a true story; Latin American history at the movies

Issue 2  - Uploaded 8 December 1997 - [Current issue]   [Archive]

First release

Prostitution and film censorship in the USA. By Russell Campbell. Abstract available. (Uploaded 8 December, 1997)

Classics

Turksib ; building a railroad and Cinema and Capitalism by Ken Coldicutt. Introduction by Deane Williams. (Uploaded 22 December, 1997.)

Reruns

The ultimate journey: remarks on contemporary theory. By Nicole Brenez. Translated by William D. Routt , (Uploaded 22 December, 1997). Introduction by Adrian Martin Abstract

Short Subjects

Reviews

Harriet Margolis, reviews Jonathan Dennis and Jan Bieringa's Film in Aotearoa New Zealand. (Uploaded 8 December 1997)

Issue 1  - Uploaded 31 July 1997 - [Current issue]   [Archive]

First release

Changes, choices and challenges. By Ray Edmondson. Abstract available.(Uploaded 3 July 1997)
Textual criticism in the study of film. By William D Routt. Abstract available.(Uploaded 3 July 1997)

Classics
A new source of history: the creation of a depository for historical cinematography, by Boleslas Matuszewski. Introduction by William D. Routt. (Uploaded 3 July, 1997.)

Reruns

Mädchen in Uniform. By Heidi Schlüpmann and Karola Gramman . Abstract (Uploaded 3 July 1997)Introduction by Leonie Naughton.

Short Subjects

Reviews

Harriet Margolis reviews Helen Martin and Sam Edward's New Zealand Film 1912-1996(Uploaded 3 July 1997)

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