Hello, My name is Alex Masterton and I am currently studying an MA FEATURE FILM course at GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE in London, UK. My thesis is about the test screening system in Hollywood ie., how it came about, it's influences etc. and would appreciate any suggestions with regards to academic periodicals, published papers or books regarding the Hollywood test screening process. In particular, I would be interested in the studio executives and their position as media coders and how the audience decodes and influences the medium of feature film. Also, any articles on director's comments; how they regard the test screenings and how it effects their art. Yours sincerely, Alex Masterton [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. ---- To sign off Screen-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF Screen-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]