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ONE OF THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER'S 100 GREATEST FILM BOOKS OF ALL TIME ? ?Invaluable.... I am sometimes asked if there is one book a filmgoer could read to learn more about how movies are made and what to look for while watching them. This is the book.? Roger Ebert, The New York Times Book ReviewWhy does a director choose a particular script? What must they do in order to keep actors fresh and truthful through take after take of a single scene? How do you stage a shootoutinvolving more than one hundred extras and three colliding taxisin the heart of New York?s diamond district? What does it take to keep the studio honchos happy? From the first rehearsal to the final screening, Making Movies is a master?s take, delivered with clarity, candor, and a wealth of anecdote.For in this book, Sidney Lumet, one of our most consistently acclaimed directors, gives us both a professional memoir and a definitive guide to the art, craft, and business of the motion picture. Drawing on forty years of experience on movies that range from Long Day?s Journey into Night to Network and The Verdictand with such stars as Katharine Hepburn, Paul Newman, Marlon Brando, and Al PacinoLumet explains how painstaking labor and inspired splitsecond decisions can result in two hours of screen magic.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Making Movies' by Sidney Lumet? A: 'Making Movies' focuses on the art, craft, and business of filmmaking, providing insights from director Sidney Lumet's extensive career.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Making Movies'? A: The author of 'Making Movies' is Sidney Lumet, an acclaimed film director known for his work on films like 'Network' and '12 Angry Men'.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Making Movies' have? A: 'Making Movies' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Making Movies' contain? A: 'Making Movies' contains 218 pages.
- Q: When was 'Making Movies' published? A: 'Making Movies' was published on March 19, 1996.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Making Movies'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the filmmaking process, including directing techniques, actor management, and the challenges of production.
- Q: Is 'Making Movies' suitable for aspiring filmmakers? A: 'Making Movies' is suitable for aspiring filmmakers, as it offers valuable insights and practical advice from an experienced director.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Making Movies'? A: 'Making Movies' explores themes of creativity, storytelling, and the collaborative nature of filmmaking.
- Q: Does 'Making Movies' include personal anecdotes from the author? A: Yes, 'Making Movies' includes personal anecdotes and experiences from Sidney Lumet's career in film.
- Q: What genre does 'Making Movies' fall under? A: 'Making Movies' falls under the category of creativity and film studies.