Film Quarterly is a long-established and highly respected academic journal focused on research in the field of film and media. The journal is known for the quality of its peer-reviewed articles covering all aspects of film theory, criticism, history, as well as media studies. The journal publishes articles from all branches of film studies, including film aesthetics, director studies, genre analysis, industry studies, audience acceptance, cross-cultural communication, technological development, and social impact. These articles often provide in-depth analysis and original insights that push the boundaries of film academic study.

The journal's contributors include film scholars, critics, historians, theorists, and researchers from related fields. Their articles are not only based on rigorous academic research, but also tend to be interdisciplinary in character, combining theories and methods from multiple disciplines such as literature, sociology, psychology, and art history.