Bibliograph

Talking pictures, how to watch movies, Ann Hornaday

Type

Label

Talking pictures, how to watch movies, Ann Hornaday

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Talking pictures

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

960294472

Responsibility statement

Ann Hornaday

Sub title

how to watch movies

Summary

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 with so much variety between an Alfred Hitchcock thriller and a Nora Ephron romantic comedy, how can everyday viewers determine what makes a good movie? In Talking Pictures, veteran film critic Ann Hornaday walks us through the production of a typical movie-from writing the script and casting to the final sound edit-and explains how to evaluate each piece of the process. 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

Table Of Contents

The Screenplay -- Acting -- Production design -- Cinematography -- Editing -- Sound and music -- Directing -- Was it worth doing? -- Documentaries and fact-based dramas

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