How the digital turn and 9/11 have changed motion picture history.
J. Hoberman Books
J. Hoberman is a distinguished film critic and author whose work delves deeply into the cinematic arts. His writing frequently explores the stylistic techniques and semantic layers of films, offering insightful analyses that go beyond superficial observation. Through his extensive writings, he invites readers to re-evaluate their relationship with visual media. His literary contribution lies in his ability to uncover hidden meanings and cultural resonances within the art of cinema.
The Magic Hour: Film at Fin de Siecle
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Focusing on the transformative "magic hour" of film, this anthology compiles the author's insightful movie reviews, cultural critiques, and political essays from a pivotal era marked by significant historical events, including the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Trade Towers. Through a lens of cinematic and social exploration, the collection reflects on the interplay between art and culture during times of change, offering readers a rich tapestry of thought-provoking commentary.
Love and Hisses
The National Society of Film Critics Sound Off on the Hottest Movie Controversies
- 560 pages
- 20 hours of reading
A collection of essays on the most hotly debated films features discussions on Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, the ratings war, and the war of the sexes by such critics as Pauline Kael, Roger Ebert, and Terrence Rafferty. Original.
A study of the Marx Brothers' classic 1933 Hollywood comedy Duck Soup in the BFI Film Classics series.