Beyond Popcorn: A Critic's Guide to Looking at Film

by Robert Glatzer

In his engaging book Beyond Popcorn: A Critic's Guide to Looking at Films, Robert Glatzer offers a detailed and insightful look behind the scenes of filmmaking. Written for any movie lover, in a witty and knowledgeable style, this is a basic guide to understanding film. Glatzer deals with movies as an art from, not just as entertainment, and gives the reader valuable insights into just what makes one film better than another. The book has chapters...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 091005570X
• ISBN13: 9780910055703
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Eastern Washington University Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Beyond Popcorn

This book was a required text for a film class I took. It is good and interesting, but not very long--I read the whole thing in one sitting. A good choice for those interested in critiquing films.

It's All in the Style

Mr. Glatzer has a wonderful readable style which reminds me of his popular NPR movie reviews. No, I don't agree with all his conclusions --I happen to think THE ENGLISH PATIENT is a virtuoso film --but it is a treat to imagine arguing film with this gentleman. If every non-fiction author had his easy-going and intelligent style, I might be tempted to supplement my fiction diet with a few books the likes of BEYOND POPCORN. It is a triumph.

See movies more sharply

This book was just what I needed. I love to watch movies, and I know what I like, but I never really knew why I liked them. It is the perfect book for someone like me who has never studied film but would like to know more. It covers how movies are made, the roles of all the folks involved, and what separates good writing, directing, or acting from the bad.Also his "all time best" lists, agree or disagree, are fun to discuss.Finally, it is written in a fun, fast-paced style.Enjoy.

Movie lovers guide

It may not be the definitive guide to movies and/or reviews but this readable book is fun! Any movie buff will relish the opportunity to check his/her own favorites against the authors; to bemoan the absence of a personal favorite; or cheer the mention of a forgotten oldie. A good addition to our shelves so thumbs up (pardon the reference to other critics)