Diese Reihe bietet tiefe Einblicke in die Köpfe der angesehensten Filmemacher der Welt. Durch eine Sammlung von Interviews werden die inspirierenden Wege, kreativen Prozesse und künstlerischen Visionen aufgedeckt, die die Filmgeschichte geprägt haben. Jeder Band fängt die einzigartige Stimme von Regisseuren ein, von Legenden der Vergangenheit bis zu zeitgenössischen Meistern, und bietet so eine faszinierende Lektüre für Filmfans und Studenten gleichermaßen.
Spanning twenty-five years, these conversations reveal Steven Soderbergh to be as self-effacing and lighthearted in his later more established years as he was when just beginning to make movies. He comes across as a man undaunted by the glitz and power of Hollywood, remaining, above all, a truly independent filmmaker.
Tarantino. Jego nazwisko to klasa sama w sobie w świecie filmu.Wyrazisty w słowach pasjonat i mistrz sztuki filmowej. Książka Geralda Peary’ego jest zbiorem wywiadów z Quentinem Tarantino przeprowadzonych w różnych momentach jego kariery.Otwarty, entuzjastyczy i chętny do dzielenia się swoją miłością do filmu jest wymarzonym rozmówcą dla dziennikarzy. W chronologicznie postępujących po sobie wywiadach opowiada o własnych filmach, o fascynacji innymi reżyserami i filmami, a także o swoim niezwykłym życiu. Szczerze mówi o tym, jak dorastał w Los Angeles, wychowany przez samotną matkę, pół Indiankę z plemienia Cherokee. O powodach, dla których rzucił szkołę i poszedł na kursy aktorskie. O tym kiedy postanowił zostać reżyserem. I dodaje, że gdyby nie pasja filmowa, na pewno nie pracowałby na poczcie ani nie byłby sprzedawcą telefonów... skończyłby w więzieniu.
Joel and Ethan Coen (b. 1954, 1957) started their careers in obscurity on a shoestring budget cajoled from family and friends in Minneapolis. Working entirely outside the studio system, the Coen brothers scored an unlikely first success in 1984 with their postmodern noir film Blood Simple. Two decades and nearly a dozen movies later, the Coens are now among the best-known writer/directors in Hollywood, turning out major studio releases featuring such stars as George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Tom Hanks.The Coens' films all share a distinctive, quirky ambience that critics have come to identify as "that Coen brothers feeling." Tricky moving camera work, frequent use of the voiceover, homages to directors and cinematic genres, a fascination with unexpected and off-kilter violence, and omnipresent black humor are all defining elements of the Coens' cinematic world.From such highly stylized movies as Barton Fink and The Man Who Wasn't There to more mainstream but dark comedies such as Raising Arizona, Intolerable Cruelty, and O Brother, Where Art Thou?, the Coens are equally at home with existential despair and comic exuberance and are known for scripts packed with an obvious love for language. This collection of their most important interviews spans twenty years and is the most comprehensive published on the brothers.
Atom Egoyan, a celebrated Canadian filmmaker, initially pursued playwriting before discovering the emotional depth that film could provide. His journey began at the University of Toronto, leading to independent films and television directing. His debut feature, Next of Kin, delved into family and identity—recurring themes in his work that reflect his unique storytelling approach. With four Cannes Film Festival wins, Egoyan's career showcases his evolution as a filmmaker dedicated to exploring complex human emotions through the lens of cinema.
A director, producer, and writer, George Lucas is the power behind "The Force". This first book of Lucas's interviews affords fans and students of film and science fiction a rare opportunity. Editor Sally Kline collects conversations from the reticent director spanning Lucas's entire career.
Być może najlepiej podsumował karierę Allena autor jednego z wywiadów, Stephen Mamber, który napisał: „Woody Allenjest najlepszym amerykańskim reżyserem, komikiem i aktorem komediowym – albo najdoskonalszą kombinacją tychtrzech profesji”. Wywiady przeprowadzane przez wybitych amerykańskich... číst celé
Interviews with the director of Signs of Life; Aguirre, the Wrath of God to Grizzly Man; and Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Exploring the allure of cinema, this book delves into the human desire for escape and the nostalgia it evokes. It argues that seeking refuge in movies is not merely a childish whim but a profound way to rediscover the world with wonder and curiosity. Through this lens, the text examines how films can provide a fresh perspective on life, encouraging readers to appreciate the beauty and excitement that can be found in everyday experiences.
Focusing on the life and work of Abraham Polonsky, this book explores his commitment to portraying the aspirations and struggles of characters within a materialistic society. It highlights his significant contributions to Hollywood, including the Oscar-nominated screenplay for Body and Soul and his directorial debut, Force of Evil. Polonsky's career was notably impacted by the McCarthy-era blacklist, which forced him to navigate the challenges of expressing his artistic vision amid political oppression.
Before he was the Academy Award-nominated director of The Last Picture Show, Peter Bogdanovich interviewed some of cinema's great masters. Since becoming an acclaimed filmmaker himself, he has given countless interviews to the press about his own career. This volume collects thirteen of his best, most comprehensive, and most insightful of these interviews.
A study of Charlie Chaplin, considered the world's greatest cinematic comedian and a man said to be one of the most influential screen artists in movie history.
The book emphasizes the power of visual communication, suggesting that sometimes actions or images can convey messages more effectively than lengthy explanations. It advocates for the idea that simplicity and clarity in expression can lead to a deeper understanding and connection. Through this approach, it challenges readers to embrace directness and creativity in their communication styles.
Interviews with the director of Fight Club, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and The Social Network
These interviews trace Wes Craven's life and career, from his upbringing in a strict religious family and his life as an academic to his years toiling in exploitation cinema. The volume also chronicles Craven's ascendancy as an independent director, his work within the studio system, and his... číst celé
The book features a comprehensive collection of interviews and profiles that span Woody Allen's extensive filmmaking career, highlighting both his popular and critically acclaimed works. This updated edition reflects on his evolution as a filmmaker, including discussions of his recent films like Midnight in Paris and the Oscar-winning Blue Jasmine. It serves as an in-depth exploration of Allen's artistic journey over forty-five years, providing insights into his creative process and contributions to cinema.
The book features a series of insightful interviews with a renowned American film director, exploring his creative process, influences, and the evolution of his work. Through candid conversations, readers gain a deeper understanding of his artistic vision and the challenges he has faced in the film industry. The director reflects on his most significant projects, offering behind-the-scenes anecdotes that illuminate his contributions to cinema and his status as a pivotal figure in contemporary filmmaking.
Presents fifteen articles, interviews, and seminars spanning William Friedkin's career. He discusses early influences, early successes, awards, and current projects. The volume provides coverage of his directorial process, beliefs, and anecdotes from his time serving as the creative force of... číst celé
Wong Kar-wai's signature style - experimental, emotive, character-driven, and timeless - remains apparent throughout his films. This volume includes interviews that appear in English for the first time, including some that appeared in Hong Kong magazines now out of print. The interviews cover each of Wong's feature films.
Part of the "Conversations with Filmmakers" series, these interviews span Sayles's 20-year career as a writer, director, and sometimes actor. Photos. Filmography.
Roger Corman (b 1926) is known by many names - craftsman, artist, maverick, mentor, and cheapskate. He learned his craft at the end of the studio system, only to rebel against Hollywood and define himself as the true independent. Spanning his career, this collection of interviews brings into focus Corman's legacy and commitment to filmmaking.
This collection of interviews with the renowned filmmaker, animator, artist and member of the Monty Python comedy troupe covers the phases of his career from his early work as a cartoonist and animator through his most recent and most difficult projects.
Exploring the mind of a groundbreaking filmmaker, this collection features interviews that delve into the creative process and provocative ideas of the director known for M.A.S.H., Nashville, and Short Cuts. The conversations reveal his unique approach to storytelling, his views on the film industry, and the controversies that have surrounded his work. Readers gain insight into the artistic vision and personal philosophies that have shaped his iconic films, making it a compelling read for cinema enthusiasts and aspiring filmmakers alike.
Interviews with the director of Sideways, Nebraska, The Descendants, and Downsizing
Interviews with the French film director Agnès Varda (b. 1928).
The narrative explores Quentin Tarantino's journey from a self-identified "film geek" working in a video store to becoming a celebrated filmmaker known for his distinctive style. It highlights his influential films, including Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained, showcasing his unique blend of homage and social commentary. Tarantino's candid reflections on his upbringing in Los Angeles and his ambition to become a filmmaker reveal his personal struggles and inspirations, including a connection to the character Ordell from Jackie Brown. The book features updated interviews that delve into his provocative insights on cinema and his life.
"A film comedy is assembled with the same precision as the inner working of a watch." With his trademark porkpie hat, floppy shoes, and deadpan facial expression, Buster Keaton (1895-1966) is one of the most iconic stars of Hollywood's silent and early sound eras. His elaborate sets, careful camerawork, and risky pratfalls have been mimicked by film comedians for generations. His short films, including One Week and Cops, and his feature-length comedies, such as Sherlock Jr., Go West, and The General, routinely appear on critics' lists of the greatest films of all time. Buster Keaton: Interviews collects interviews from the beginning of his career in the 1920s to the year before his death. The pieces here provide a critical perspective on his acting and cinematic techniques. Although the collection begins in the 1920s, at the height of Keaton's career, they also give insight on his work in Hollywood and television throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Including pieces by Studs Terkel and Rex Reed, as well as a French interview that has never before appeared in English, the book is a valuable resource on one of cinema's early geniuses. Kevin W. Sweeney is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Tampa.
American filmmaker John Cassavetes (1929-1989) made only nine independent films during a quarter century, but those films affected the cinema culture of the 1960s to the 1980s in unprecedented ways. With a close nucleus of actors and crew members on his team, Cassavetes created films that... číst celé
Not since Martin Scorsese in the mid-1970s has a young American filmmaker made such an instant impact on international cinema as Quentin Tarantino, whose PULP FICTION won the Cannes Film Festival's Grand Prix Award. A manic talker, Tarantino obsesses about American pop culture and his favorite movies and movie makers.
William Wyler, a prominent director from Hollywood's Golden Age, is celebrated for his remarkable influence on the film industry, having won three Academy Awards and received twelve nominations for directing. He uniquely guided thirty-one actors to Oscar nominations throughout his fifty-year career, showcasing his talent for extracting powerful performances. Wyler's legacy includes directing several enduring films that have left a lasting impact on cinema, solidifying his status as one of the most honored figures in filmmaking history.
The narrative explores the author's journey into filmmaking, starting in 1970 when acting became a practical necessity for directing. Initially motivated by circumstance, the author eventually developed a genuine passion for acting, which enriched their directorial experience. This personal account highlights the evolution of their creative process and the intertwined nature of acting and directing in their career.
Highlights how Blake Edwards created the hugely successful Pink Panther franchise; his long partnership with award-winning composer Henry Mancini; his principles of comedy as influenced by the comic greats of film history, especially silent comedies; his marriage and film collaborations with... číst celé
John Waters, a prominent film director and artist, has been a significant figure in American cinema since the 1960s, beginning his career in Baltimore. His early works, like Hag in a Black Leather Jacket and Mondo Trasho, showcased his unique ability to transform the grotesque into art. Central to his films is the ensemble known as the Dreamlanders, including the iconic Divine, who became a staple in Waters's most recognized projects, highlighting the director's distinctive blend of subversion and creativity.
Exploring the deep connection between a writer and their craft, this book delves into the complexities of storytelling and the emotional investment required to bring a narrative to life. It reflects on the challenges of creating an imperfect story while emphasizing the necessity of genuine passion for the material. Through this introspective journey, the author reveals the profound relationship between love for a story and the creative process, ultimately highlighting the significance of authenticity in artistic expression.
Interviews with the director of Night of the Living Dead and many other zombie movies
The book features insightful interviews with the Oscar-winning director renowned for his compelling films like Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby. Through these conversations, readers gain a deeper understanding of his creative process, inspirations, and the challenges he faced in the film industry. The director shares personal anecdotes and reflections on his career, offering a unique glimpse into the mind of a cinematic master and the artistry behind his acclaimed works.
The seventeen interviews in this volume, most of which have been translated into English for the first time, offer new insights into Claude Chabrol's remarkably wide-ranging filmography, providing a sense of his attitudes and ideas about a number of subjects.
Artisan, entrepreneur, and impresario, British filmmaker Ridley Scott accepts the profit motive as the only way to thrive in an industry where there is little patience for artistic flourishes or overblown expenses. Yet, while he may pay lip service to the free enterprise system, he is an unapologetic auteur, committed to using every element of film-from evocative lighting to digital composition-to overwhelm our senses and redefine how we perceive the future (Alien, Blade Runner), the past (1492: The Conquest of Paradise, Gladiator), and the present (Thelma & Louise, Black Hawk Down)
The collection features a series of interviews with John Ford, a pivotal figure in American cinema, renowned for films like "Young Mr. Lincoln" and "The Searchers." Despite his monumental influence, Ford was notoriously private and often brusque with interviewers. The book presents over a dozen rare conversations, including newly translated French interviews, showcasing moments when he opened up about his craft. It also includes poignant reflections from his later years, revealing insights into the mind of a filmmaker who shaped the industry yet shunned self-promotion.
\W marcu 2014 roku mija 15 rocznika śmierci Stanleya Kubricka, 26 lipca tego roku reżyser skończyłby 85 lat. Był jednym z najwybitniejszych twórców światowego kina. Nakręcił wiele filmów, które na stałe weszły do klasyki, zbudowały historię sztuki filmowej, stanowią inspirację dla pokoleń... číst celé
Exploring the balance between realism and imagination in filmmaking, this book delves into how filmmakers can effectively blend both elements to create compelling narratives. It highlights the unique possibilities that film offers, allowing for a seamless integration of tangible reality and creative fantasy. Through various examples and insights, it showcases the potential for filmmakers to harness both aspects to enrich their storytelling.
A pioneer of the New Queer Cinema, Todd Haynes (b. 1961) is a leading American independent filmmaker. He has garnered numerous awards and nominations and an expanding fan base for his provocative and engaging work. Gathering interviews from 1989 to 2012, this collection presents a range of themes, films, and moments in the burgeoning career of Todd Haynes.
Collected interviews with the eclectic director of Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, and Ed Wood
Jean-Luc Godard's revolutionary impact on cinema spans three decades, characterized by his innovative works like Breathless and Contempt. His bold experimentation challenges traditional filmmaking and extends to his thought-provoking essays in Cahiers du Cinéma and insightful interviews. Godard's exploration of film and video redefines the medium, making him a pivotal figure in cinematic history. His controversial projects, such as Hail Mary and Histoire(s) du cinéma, further exemplify his commitment to changing the world through art.
Roger Corman is a multifaceted figure in the film industry, recognized for his independent spirit and innovative approach to filmmaking. Emerging at the end of the studio system, he became a pivotal mentor to renowned directors such as Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese. His legacy as a craftsman and maverick is marked by a commitment to creativity and independence, earning him various titles, including King of the B's. Corman's influence on the next generation of filmmakers is both profound and lasting.
George Cukor, a pivotal figure in Hollywood's Golden Age, is celebrated for his unique directorial approach that prioritized the actors' performances over his own acclaim. Known for his work with iconic actresses like Katharine Hepburn and Greta Garbo, Cukor's films include beloved classics such as "My Fair Lady" and "The Philadelphia Story." His candid interviews reveal his passion for cinema, his resilience after being dismissed from "Gone With the Wind," and his complex personal life, including his later openness about his homosexuality.