The Director's Cut. Picturing Hollywood In The 21st Century

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Continuum
Publisher Place: New York
Publisher Year: 2006
Edition: First Edition

Description: 360 pages. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear present, but still a presentable copy.

Publishers Description: In The Directors Cut, 21 Hollywood filmmakers share the thrilling accounts of their creative journeys into the film industrys most coveted positions. Together, their films have won dozens of Oscars. Each conversation provides a revealing and in-depth exploration of each directors artistic roots - giving readers an unparalleled understanding of the very different environments and attitudes that these outstanding filmmakers have experienced and embraced in their careers and personal lives. The directors in this book have been chosen on grounds of their reputation, sustained popularity at the box office, and diversity of background - both professional (genre, style, etc) and personal (family, origin, etc). The book truly reflects the variety of talent that has arrived from all over the world to make movies in Hollywood today. Thanks to the candid honesty and openness of these directors, this collection offers illuminating insights into their creative decision-making processes and the key biographical moments in their lives. Stephan Littgers own background as a young filmmaker and an Oxford graduated psychologist enables him to approach these star directors in an empathetic and focused manner, helping them to talk openly about the years of emotional struggle, personal doubt and tentative success that are part of every filmmakers life. The Directors Cut should become a standard volume for aspiring filmmakers. And its also a compelling and entertaining read for committed moviegoers and anyone interested in the marriage between artistic creation and commercial success.

ISBN: 9780826419026