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Author:

Thomson, David, 1941- author.

Title:

How to watch a movie / David Thomson.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Alfred A. Knopf,

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

242 pages ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Motion pictures--Appreciation.
Cinematography.
Cinematography.
Motion pictures--Appreciation.

Notes:

Includes index.

Contents:

Are we having fun? -- Screens -- Alone together? -- See it once, watch it twice? -- Watching and seeing -- What is cinematic information? -- What is a shot? -- What is a cut, and does it hurt? -- What do you hear? -- What is a story, and does it matter? -- Who makes these movies? -- What does a hero do? -- Can you see the money? -- The document and the dream -- Where is the screen?

Summary:

A critic shares professional insights into how to derive more from a film experience, analyzing a range of iconic films to reveal metaphorical artistry techniques in the acting, filming, dialogue, and music.

ISBN:

1101875399
9781101875391

OCLC:

(OCoLC)900277167

LCCN:

2014046757

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

ALPE516 -- Fairfield Public Library (Fairfield)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

AAPF906 -- Ottumwa Public Library (Ottumwa)