Film Theory: The Basics, 2nd Edition

APPENDIX IIGLOSSARY OF KEY THEORISTS

Adorno, Theodor:

German intellectual and leading member of the Frankfurt School; best known in relationship to film for his devastating critique (co-written with Max Horkheimer) of the culture industries as a ruthless extension of capitalist domination.

Althusser, Louis:

French theorist who initiated a renewed interest in Marx and is best known for emphasizing the role of ideology in maintaining the existing system of social relations; ideology, in his view, interpellates subjects into a system in which they are compelled to forfeit any ability to effect change.

Andrew, Dudley:

Contemporary film scholar and key figure in the establishment of film studies as an academic discipline; leading advocate ...