How to watch a movie /

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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thomson, David, 1941- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2015.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Table of 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?