Christian Metz's 'Problems of Denotation in the Fiction Film' still stands the test of time (essay in Film Language).-- To manage your subscription or unsubscribe from the Film-Philosophy list, please visit: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/film-philosophy.html -- Film-Philosophy Journal: http://www.film-philosophy.com/ Film-Philosophy Conference (London 12 - 14 September 2012): http://www.film-philosophy.com/conference/ --Perhaps too challenging for undergrads, but you can cut out the later part of it.