The Movies That Changed Us: Reflections on the Screen

by Nick Clooney

Book Overview

Nick Clooney, one of America's most respected film critics and historians, presents a distinctive catalog of movies that have influenced and altered not only the world of cinema, but also the world in which we live.
Since the advent of moving pictures, there have been films that exist as more than just entertainment. These rare movies have touched the collective soul of the public with such passion and artistic skill that they have actually changed...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743410440
• ISBN13: 9780743410441
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

The Movies as viewed By An Expert

I own this autograghed book about the movies and the movie stars. What was most interesting to me was Nick's near stardom of his own. He had a very mature voice and looked almost exactly like his son George. 'course I like his white hair. I used to listen to him early every morning on Cicinnati Radio. I miss you, Nick, old friend.

Let's Go To The Movies with Nick, the Perfect Host.

This is a marvelous book written by a fabulous guy. He told me the film which changed him was FRANKENSTEIN! But I really think he was pulling my leg a little. In case he was really telling me the truth, I'd suggest he see VAN HELSING. This is a good addition to anyone's library if he has the slightest interest in the film world. Nick had insider information and a life-long interest in movies. After all, his sister Rosemary made many films, as has his son George. The choices made for this publication were excellent and the accompanying photos added to Nick's commentary. The movie he looked for in vain has been written several times. At least,it seems like I've seen that storyline in more than one film through the years. His personal story of growing up as he did (similar to Civil War times) has been portrayed, but I'd love to see his version put on the big screen. Now that his son, George, is a producer and director, perhaps he could do the script as well and show his dad and two sisters as they were in childhood. All Nick Clooney fans would mob the theater to see the old days. I miss Nick on the radio. Whatever happened to his Marine Sgt.? Whatever was his name? The same as a popular rock music singer.

Let's Go To The Movies with Nick, the Perfect Host.

This is a marvelous book written by a fabulous guy. He told me the film which changed him was FRANKENSTEIN! But I really think he was pulling my leg a little. In case he was really telling me the truth, I'd suggest he see VAN HELSING. This is a good addition to anyone's library if he has the slightest interest in the film world. Nick had insider information and a life-long interest in movies. After all, his sister Rosemary made many films, as has his son George. The choices made for this publication were excellent and the accompanying photos added to Nick's commentary. The movie he looked for in vain has been written several times. At least,it seems like I've seen that storyline in more than one film through the years. His personal story of growing up as he did (similar to Civil War times) has been portrayed, but I'd love to see his version put on the big screen. Now that his son, George, is a producer and director, perhaps he could do the script as well and show his dad and two sisters as they were in childhood. All Nick Clooney fans would mob the theater to see the old days. I miss Nick on the radio. Whatever happened to his producer, Pat Monohan; guess he went to Texas. They brought me great joy and I miss them.

An Unforgettable Pleasure

For me to say that Nick Clooney is a skilled, authorative writer, is to say nothing in as much as that is his main occupation, and he certainly doesn't need my approval to keep doing what he seems to have a gift for.It seems meaningless to comment on his choice of subject matter by acknowledging the years he spent hosting a TV production relating to just that subject. However to state that on picking up the book, opening it randomly, and not being able to put it down for two chapters might give you an indication of his ability to captivate the reader. The easy flow of the narrative was as though he was sitting there telling you the story in person. The last time I was so absorbed by a book, It was written by his sister, Rosemary (Girl Singer). Perhaps it's in the genes.

Must read

Nick Clooney's book is entertaining, informative and insightful. After reading this book you will never look at classic films the same way. Highly recommended.