Includes short entries for actresses, genres, studios and topics. "Here are the women, and significant men, who have contributed to films of the world from the first days to the present. In a lively and incisive fashion, Kuhn and Radstone examine the actors, directors, producers, and critics important in the history of filmmaking, from the avant-garde to the Hollywood mainstream. From aboriginal video to women's revenge films, this invaluable guide defines technical terms and offers critical perspectives from a feminist viewpoint. Compiled by an authoritative panel of eighty contributors from around the world, this is an enjoyable reference book for every film buff, women's scholar, and critic of popular culture."--Publisher description.