Two Weeks in the Midday Sun: A Cannes Notebook

by Roger Ebert

Book Overview

A paragon of cinema criticism for decades, Roger Ebert--with his humor, sagacity, and no-nonsense thumb--achieved a renown unlikely ever to be equaled. His tireless commentary has been greatly missed since his death, but, thankfully, in addition to his mountains of daily reviews, Ebert also left behind a legacy of lyrical long-form writing. And with Two Weeks in the Midday Sun , we get a glimpse not only into Ebert the man, but also behind the scenes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 022631443X
• ISBN13: 9780226314433
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Now I Don't Need To Go To The Cannes Film Fest!

Since Roger Ebert covered this festival so well in 1987, I feel as if I've already been there without having to experience any of the annoyances of trying to do it in person. He does a bit of everything while there, from covering the obvious stars and star-studded events to seeking out the unknown, eccentric, artistic characters, plus fast buck artists, who also attend. He even admits he has to view the movies again back in the USA because the conditions of seeing them at Cannes tend to be adverse. Ebert, known primarily for his television review show, is even a better writer than he is a speaker. You will treasure and keep this book.

Glamour and Jet Lag: An Insightful look at Cannes

It is easy to see why Roger Ebert is such a beloved and praised writer. Reading through his book, the reader is instantly befriended by this smart, witty and poetic author. Roger Ebert provides readers with an in-depth look at the most famed film festival in the world, held in a place that is as charming as the crazy as Ebert's old friend Billy "Silver Dollar" Baxter. After this book, you too will feel as though you have been dragged through the starlit and utterly dazing world of jet lag, royal dinners, mid-night screenings, and the occasional topless starlet. Bon voyage!