Annual Bibliography of Film Studies--2001 (Bibliography‪)‬

INTRODUCTION As has become my practice, I would like to use this Introduction to comment on a few recent developments and shifting trends in film criticism. One interesting measure of critical maincurrents can be found in the special issues topics of the year, particularly those of academic journals. The past year has seen a number of thematic issues that emphasize international cinema, among them Cineaste's "Contemporary British Cinema" number, Film History's treatment of an especially neglected area, "Nordic Cinema," and Post Script's own double issue on "Chinese Cinema," which gathers together some of the key contemporary scholars working on that body of film. Other special issues worth noting include the venerable Literature/Film Quarterly's latest "Shakespeare and Film" issue, Cinema Journal's selection of pedagogical pieces on the subject of "Introducing Students to Film," Film History's exploration of "Comedy Before Screwball," and the Journal of Popular Film and Television's number on "Film and/ as Technology."