Richard Schickel was a significant American film historian and critic whose work delved deeply into the history and evolution of American cinema. He often challenged established critical approaches, analyzing the shifting social and moral stances that influenced filmmaking. His writing and documentaries explored not only film but also other forms of popular culture, such as cartoons. Schickel's contribution lies in his insightful perspective on film criticism and its role in society.
Celebrates some forty years of Steven Spielbergs boundless energy and his unwavering commitment to excellence in all areas of his work. Featuring many first-person observations drawn from the author's interviews with Spielberg, this book presents an insiders perspective on Spielbergs legendary achievements.
Gathers portraits of Gary Cooper spanning his career from The Virginian to High Noon, and offers an appreciation of his qualities as an actor
Richard Schickel traces in fascinating detail the genesis of the film: its literary origins in the crime fiction of the 1930s, the difficult relations between Wilder and his scriptwriter Raymond Chandler, the casting of a reluctant Fred MacMurray, the late decision to cut from the film the expensively shot final sequence of Neff's execution.
In an unprecedented television program, Woody Allen spoke to the camera for the first time about the entire range of his work, in an interview with Richard Schickel. But the presentation contained only a small fraction of the interview. This book reprints the complete conversation between the two men.
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Celebrating six decades since Spielberg's debut feature film, this updated edition includes a foreword by the iconic director. It offers insights into his creative journey and the impact of his work on cinema, making it a must-read for fans and aspiring filmmakers alike.
Presenting a portrait of Marlon Brando, the author offers a critique of his personal style and attempts to define and explore his charisma. This book provides an insight into the actor's influence over a generation and assesses the reasons behind his becoming a symbolic figure.
