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From Turner Classic Movies, this is the essential guide to all the must-know detail on the style, achievements, and landmark films of the most influential directors in cinema history from the silent era through the 1970s.
For well over a century, those who create motion pictures have touched our hearts and souls; they have transported and transformed our minds, intoxicated and entranced our senses. One artist's vision is the single most prominent force behind the scenes: the director. The Essential Directors illuminates the unseen forces behind some of the most notable screen triumphs from the aesthetic peak of silent cinema through the New Hollywood of the 1970s. Considering each artist's influence on the medium, cultural impact, and degree of achievement, Turner Classic Movies presents a compendium of Hollywood's most influential filmmakers, with profiles offering history and insight on the filmmaker's narrative style, unique touches, contributions to the medium, key films, and distinctive movie moments to watch for. The work of these game-changing artists is illustrated throughout by more than 200 full-color and black-and-white photographs.
In The Essential Directors you’ll read how Cecil B. DeMille revamped religion to define an era, and how Oscar Micheaux broke barriers to become the most influential Black filmmaker of the 1920s. You’ll marvel at the efficient artistry of “One-Take Woody” Van Dyke and fall in love again with the sophisticated studio-era classics
of George Cukor. You’ll gain insight into how women like Dorothy Arzner and Ida Lupino built thriving careers in an industry ruled by men and discover what drove Mike Nichols to mix comedy with tragedy, becoming the highest-paid director of his day in the the process. The Essential Directors presents the work of these game-changing artists and dozens more in this stunning volume.
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Publisher : Running Press Adult (November 23, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 344 pages
ISBN-10 : 0762498935
ISBN-13 : 978-0762498932
Item Weight : 2.45 pounds
Dimensions : 11.4 x 1.2 x 9.2 inches
Reviewer: Larry David Wilson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Sloan De Forest has become an essential resource
Review: The burgeoning works of Sloan De Forest on various aspects of primarily American cinema are indispensable for people interested in this arena of the artistic world. Her work is coming out under the imprimatur of Turner Classic Movies and has been preceded by Dynamic Dames and Must-See Sci-Fi. Her most recent work is the one under review here, i.e., The Essential Directors: The Art and Impact of Cinemaâs Most Influential Filmmakers. This beautiful book is a top-scale production comprising six chapters dealing with the principal stages of American cinema from the Silent Era to, as Ms. De Forest put it, the Whole New Hollywood, from Charlie Chaplin to Steven Spielberg. As expected, this history is largely one of the cinematic doings of white men, since they have dominated the American cinematic experience from its beginning. De Forest discusses the work of only four (!) women, including Lois Weber, Dorothy Arzner, Ida Lupino, and Elaine May, and only a single person of color (!!), Oscar Micheaux. The years covered range from about 1915, beginning with the regrettable The Birth of a Nation and terminating with the 2017 film of Steven Spielberg The Post. Each chapter dealing with a particular director surveys the life and work of that person, provides a list of âmust-seeâ movies and then discusses a âkey scene to watch.â Each chapter includes a quote from someone commenting on the director covered in the chapter. The photographic illustrations are exquisite and are primarily in luminous black & white. Only a few are in color, which is appropriate and desirable. This important book is worthy of serious study by cinephiles of all stripes, especially those who can appreciate non-CGI cinema. I highly recommend this book to be purchased for oneâs own library but also for the library of your friend with whom you âtalk movies.â
Reviewer: Mike Cohn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Thoroughly enjoyable survey of the careers of great directors
Review: I found myself speeding through this book and reliving so many great films Iâve seen over the years on TCM, as well as movie revival houses, public TV, home video, streaming services and other channels. Sloan De Forest provides entertaining descriptions of the careers and films of so many favorite directors, including Hitchcock, Welles, Hawks, Spielberg, Scorsese, Lubitsch and many, many more. The book focuses its chapters mostly on individual mainstream Hollywood directors, interspersed with some breezy roundups of groups of foreign and indie directors. De Forest also calls attention to some lesser known women directors in a few chapters, some dating back to the early days of silent film, which sent me searching for clips on YouTube of them. The book made me hunger to watch and rewatch so many great movies. Itâs a great read for any film buff, plus the photos and layout are top notch, even in ebook format.
Reviewer: Nelle Mercer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Comprehensive Collection
Review: An enormous topic to tackle! I continually wanted to stop reading and go watch a film that was being discussed. A good reference for a person who knows a little bit...
Reviewer: Bud Norton
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Accurately described & promptly delivered
Review: Accurately described & promptly delivered
Reviewer: Gregory C. Elliott
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: An important guide to the influence of the "auteur" director on films
Review: The book is insightful and an excellent introduction to a much overlooked aspect of filmmaking.
Reviewer: Frank
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very informative
Review: It was a gift for my wife. She is a fan of TCM and old classic movies. She loved the book and has loaned it to several friends who have enjoyed it as well. The book is highly recommended.
Reviewer: Doug Crump
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: NICELY PUT TOGETHER.
Review: These TCM books are all great.
Reviewer: christina huston
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: great resource!
Review: it was a gift for a relative who is a movie fanatic. He loves it.
Reviewer: John Copleston
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Informative