APPENDIX II GLOSSARY OF KEY THEORISTS
Adorno, Theodor (1903–69): German intellectual and leading member of the Frankfurt School; best known in relation to film for his devastating critique (co-written with Max Horkheimer) of the culture industries as a ruthless extension of capitalist domination.
Althusser, Louis (1918–90): 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 ...
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