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| Titre : | Classic American Films: Conversations With the Screenwriters |
| Auteurs : | William Baer |
| Type de document : | document électronique |
| Editeur : | [S.l.] : Praeger, 2007 |
| ISBN/ISSN/EAN : | 978-0-313-34898-3 |
| Index. décimale : | 808.2 (Ecriture dramatique) |
| Résumé : |
*Classic American FilmSÔë¬/i> explores the origin and development of many of the most influential and revered films in cinema history, and does so with the aid and insight of the people who actually wrote the screenplays. These lively, candid, in-depth interviews are filled with fascinating new material (details, anecdotes, judgments, and opinions) about the creative and collaborative processes that went into the making of these extraordinary films. In the past, Hollywood screenwritersÔÇöthe original artistsÔÇöhave often been overlooked. This book is a special tribute to the invaluable contributions of these cinematic visionaries, many of whom are considered among the greatest screenwriters in American film history. As Orson Welles once said, In my opinion, the writer should have the first and last word in filmmaking. This book allows them to have that exciting opportunity.* *Some of the highlights from these interviews include: Betty Comden and Adolph Green's explaining how a nightclub skit became the premise for *Singin' in the Rain*; Ernest Lehman's description of how, while in conversation with Hitchcock, his unconscious suddenly solved the plot problems in *North by Northwest*; Carl Gottlieb's remembrance of the terrible pressure involved with writing the script for *JawSÔë¬/i> while shooting was already underway; and Sylvester Stallone's account of how he received final approval to star in *Rocky* from studio executives who thought he was just another actor.** * * * * * * ** ** ### Review "Some of the most acclaimed American films are highlighted with lively production anecdotes and firsthand thematic reflections, including *Singing in the Rain*, *On the Waterfront*, *The Sound of Music*, *The Sting*, and *Tender MercieSÔë¬/i>. A walk through cinematic history, guided by its major writers."* * * First Things * * ### Book Description Explores the origin and development of classic American films with the screenwriters who composed these great works. * |
