Watching Movies: The Biggest Names in Cinema Talk about the Films That Matter Most
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An inside look at how some of the hottest figures in the film industry view their craft In this unique collection, New York Times film critic Rick Lyman sits down with notable directors, actors, screenwriters, cinematographers, and other film industry professionals to watch and discuss a movie that each person considers seminal or influential on his or her career. From Steven Soderbergh on how All the President's Men influenced Erin Brockovich and Traffic , to Woody Allen's, John Travolta's, Sissy Spacek's, and Kevin Smith's favorite movies, each interviewee's character is revealed in the resulting essays, which deepen our appreciation of landmark films, and give us extraordinary insight into the process of filmmaking. Lyman enhances every essay with a brief biography, career history, and complete filmography of each of the subjects, which puts them in a historical and creative context. Drawn from the enormously popular series in The New York Times, Watching Movies will fascinate film students and curious moviegoers alike.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0805070982
ISBN13:9780805070989
Release Date:March 2003
Publisher:Times Books
Length:288 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"
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Watching Movies by Rick Lyman
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This is an excellent work for people interested in the majormovie productions. The book is written from the perspectiveof a consortia of movie directors associated with various films.i.e. The Graduate, Cool Hand Luke, Blazing Saddles and a host ofother important filmsThe Graduate is described as a groundbreaking film. The characterof Dustin Hoffman is portrayed as the classic "clean cut kid ofthe 60s". The work is helpful in providing needed perspectivefrom the professional directors who authored these types of films. This presentation would be helpful for students studyingthe art of film production in college or graduate school.Students seeking to produce their own film would find thiswork helpful.
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