Watching Movies: The Biggest Names in Cinema Talk about the Films That Matter Most

by Rick Lyman

Book Overview

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...

• 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"

Customer Reviews

Watching Movies by Rick Lyman

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.