Now in its fifth edition, Frank Beaver’s has become an indispensable reference tool for the study of films and filmmaking. The updated and expanded edition includes new definitions ranging from «bullet-time» optical effects, to the coming-of-age narrative, and LED lighting technology in science fiction films. More than 200 film title references have been added.

focuses on a historical investigation of the Mexican screenplay, specifically on women’s screenwriting. In addition to screenplay analysis, the interviews with women screenwriters reveal various cultural issues such as gender discrimination in the work place, political censorship, collective screenwriting, and collaboration among writers, and the director.