Talking pictures : how to watch movies
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Published
New York : Basic Books, [2017].
Format
Book
ISBN
9780465094233, 0465094236
Physical Desc
xvii, 289 pages ; 22 cm
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Published
New York : Basic Books, [2017].
Language
English
ISBN
9780465094233, 0465094236
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Whether we are trying to impress a date after an art-house film screening or discussing Oscar nominations with friends, we all need ways to watch and talk about movies. But given the vast differences between an Alfred Hitchcock thriller and a Nora Ephron romantic comedy, how can any of us decide for ourselves what makes a good movie? In Talking Pictures, veteran film critic Ann Hornaday guides us through the aesthetic and technical elements that comprise a typical movie--from writing the script and casting to the final sound edit--and explains how to evaluate them as pieces of a larger whole. How do we know if a film is well-written, above and beyond snappy dialogue? What constitutes a great screen performance? What goes into praiseworthy cinematography, editing, and sound design? And what does a director really do? Full of engaging anecdotes and interviews with actors and filmmakers, Talking Pictures will help us see movies in a whole new light-not just as fans, but as film critics in our own right.--,excerpted from summary on dust jacket.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hornaday, A. (2017). Talking pictures: how to watch movies . Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hornaday, Ann. 2017. Talking Pictures: How to Watch Movies. Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hornaday, Ann. Talking Pictures: How to Watch Movies Basic Books, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hornaday, Ann. Talking Pictures: How to Watch Movies Basic Books, 2017.
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