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Difficult Men: Behind The Scenes Of A Creative Revolution: From The Sopranos And The Wire To Ma D Men And Breaking Bad
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A Riveting And Revealing Look At The Shows That Helped Cable Television Drama Emerge As The Signature Art Form Of The Twentyfirst Century.In The Late 1990S And Early 2000S, The Landscape Of Television Began An Unprecedented Transformation. While The Networks Continued To Chase The Lowest Common Denominator, A Wave Of New Shows, First On Premium Cable Channels Like Hbo And Then Basic Cable Networks Like Fx And Amc, Dramatically Stretched Televisions Narrative Inventiveness, Emotional Resonance, And Artistic Ambition. No Longer Necessarily Concerned With Creating Alwayslikable Characters, Plots That Wrapped Up Neatly Every Episode, Or Subjects That Were Deemed Safe And Appropriate, Shows Such As The Wire, The Sopranos, Mad Men, Deadwood, The Shield, And More Tackled Issues Of Life And Death, Love And Sexuality, Addiction, Race, Violence, And Existential Boredom. Just As The Big Novel Had In The 1960S And The Subversive Films Of New Hollywood Had In 1970S, Television Shows Became The Place To Go To See Stories Of The Triumph And Betrayals Of The American Dream At The Beginning Of The Twentyfirst Century.This Revolution Happened At The Hands Of A New Breed Of Auteur: The Allpowerful Writershow Runner. These Were Men Nearly As Complicated, Idiosyncratic, And Difficult As The Conflicted Protagonists That Defined The Genre. Given The Chance To Make Art In A Maligned Medium, They Fell Upon The Opportunity With Unchecked Ambition.Combining Deep Reportage With Cultural Analysis And Historical Context, Brett Martin Recounts The Rise And Inner Workings Of A Genre That Represents Not Only A New Golden Age For Tv But Also A Cultural Watershed. Difficult Men Features Extensive Interviews With All The Major Players, Including David Chase (The Sopranos), David Simon And Ed Burns (The Wire), Matthew Weiner And Jon Hamm (Mad Men), David Milch (Nypd Blue, Deadwood), And Alan Ball (Six Feet Under), In Addition To Dozens Of Other Writers, Directors, Studio Executives, Actors, Production Assistants, Makeup Artists, Script Supervisors, And So On. Martin Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of Our Favorite Shows, Delivering Neverbeforeheard Story After Story And Revealing How Cable Tv Has Distinguished Itself Dramatically From The Networks, Emerging From The Shadow Of Film To Become A Truly Significant And Influential Part Of Our Culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Difficult Men' by Brett Martin? A: The book explores the creative revolution in cable television drama, highlighting shows like The Sopranos and The Wire, and the unique challenges faced by the writer-showrunners behind them.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Difficult Men'? A: The author of 'Difficult Men: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution' is Brett Martin.
- Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Difficult Men'? A: 'Difficult Men' contains a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Difficult Men'? A: 'Difficult Men' was published on July 3, 2013.
- Q: What genre does 'Difficult Men' belong to? A: 'Difficult Men' falls under the category of Performing Arts.
- Q: Is 'Difficult Men' available in hardcover? A: Yes, 'Difficult Men' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the evolution of TV storytelling, complex characters, and the cultural significance of shows like Mad Men and Breaking Bad.
- Q: Are there interviews with creators in the book? A: Yes, 'Difficult Men' features extensive interviews with prominent writers, directors, and actors involved in the shows discussed.
- Q: Can I expect behind-the-scenes insights from the book? A: Yes, the book provides numerous behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the making of significant cable television dramas.