Myth and the movies : discovering the mythic structure of 50 unforgettable films

Häftad bok. Studio City, Calif. : Michael Wiese. 1 uppl. 1999. 300 sidor.

Nära nyskick. Paperback/softback, Boken har ett nypris på 350 kr på Bokus. Förord av Chris Vogler (Writers Journey). Boken är uppbyggd enligt Voglers teoribildning. INNEHÅLL:
An analysis of over 50 US and foreign films in every cinematic genre, including drama, westerns, horror, action-adventure, romance, comedy, romantic comedy, suspense-thriller and fantasy-science fiction. It reveals why some films continue to touch and connect with audiences.
RECENSIONER I MEDIA:
"This book is a potential bible to writers dealing with the dreaded block, offering numerous variations on successful narrative devices...Myth and the Movies is a highly recommended text for film students and aspiring screenwriters and storytellers alike." - www.londonscriptconsultancy.com "I found "Myth and the Movies" quite fascinating...It's written in a very readable way and is without a doubt a book that I know I shall be dipping into again for a long time to come." - www.shootingpeople.org
INNEHÅLLSFÖRTECKNING:
Movie examples include: The Godfather; Pulp Fiction: Citizen Kane; Unforgiven; Dances with Wolves; The Silence of the Lambs; Halloween; Jaws; Raiders of the Lost Ark; The African Queen; An Officer and a Gentleman; Beauty and the Beast; The Graduate; Sleepless in Seattle; Annie Hall; Notorious; Seven; Chinatown; The Fugitive; E.T.; Terminator; Star Wars; and many more.