Beyond Popcorn: A Critic's Guide to Looking at Film
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 on how a director directs, on styles of comedy, on musicals, and even what all the credits mean. Glatzer analyzes a number of important films, helping readers understand the key elements of writing, directing and acting. This book will make readers into better critics of the films they see. There's even a list and description of what he calls "all the films you have to see before you die." -How a critic's brain works -The difference between acting and acting in films -Deciding where the camera goes -What we learn from Buster Keaton -Why we cry at the movies -What all the other Oscars are about -The greatest films of all time
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
4 ratings
Beyond Popcorn
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
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
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
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
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
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
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
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)
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