Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Acknowledgements vi
4. List of figures viii
5. Preface x
6. Chapter 1 Introduction: direct address in film history, theory and criticism 1
7. Chapter 2 Counter-looks: direct address and counter-cinema 22
8. Chapter 3 Looks of invitation: comedic and musical direct address 41
9. Chapter 4 Le Notti di Cabiria (1957) 78
10. Chapter 5 High Fidelity (2000) 117
11. Chapter 6 La Ronde (1950) 139
12. Chapter 7 Conclusion 166
13. Bibliography 179
14. Index 185