From the Book - [Revised and updated edition]
Silent. Technical thrill (1895-1903) ; The early power of story (1903-18) ; The world expansion of style (1918-28)
Sound. Japanese classicism and Hollywood romance (1928-45) ; The devastation of war and a new movie language (1945-52) ; The swollen story (1952-58) ; The exploded story (1958-69) ; Freedom and want see (1969-79) ; Mega-entertainments and philosophy (1979-90)
Digital. Can see (1990-2004) ; Streaming (2004-now)