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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | The award-winning director journeys inside the world of film to illuminate the arduous process of creating movies, discussing the art and craft of directing, writers and actors, the camera, art direction, editing, sound tracks, distribution and marketing, and the studio role. Reprint. 35,000 first printing. NYT. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Sidney Lumet | | Paperback: | 218 pages | | Publisher: | Vintage | | Publication Date: | March 19, 1996 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0679756604 | | Package Length: | 8.0 inches | | Package Width: | 5.0 inches | | Package Height: | 0.3 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.15 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 33 reviews |
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 Interesting insight from a directors point of view. Jan 28, 2010
Sidney Lumet holds nothing back. He is honest and interesting, but refrains from trashing anyone. Great insight into the enormous amount of work that goes into a movie and how seriously the players take their roles.
IT'S A FINE ART TO DIRECTING Oct 08, 2009
I've read this book and found it an excellent source for the 'real' story behind making movies. Lumet gives the reader a true insight into the how's and why's of what he believes is the true grit of making movies. As a film maker I've found the information in 'Making Movies' a valuable resource in developing my mind set and approach for my films.
 intership 101 with Sidney Lumet Jul 12, 2009
I can only say how greatful I am to Mr. Sidney Lumet for taking the time to share his vast experience while gaining the tools to take a story and keep it flowing regardless to time, fears and woes. It is good to hear from a man that did the wiz and brought out the talents in actors that would other wise never reached the levels they are at today. I wish he would come out with another one and go on fro mthe latest works of his. God bless Mr. Sidney Lumet you are a god of the movie screen.
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Great introduction to movies for budding film-makers Jul 05, 2009
I did not know Sidney Lumet before I read this book as I do not stay in the US. After reading the book, I realized that here was a highly accomplised film-maker who yet had that passion to explain movies in a very easy way to newcomers. I was impressed with the practical approach to film-making coupled with the burning desire to maintain the creative integrity of the project. Mr. Lumet discusses several of his movies while explaining concepts such as Casting, Photography, etc. He also explains certain industry-jargon which any newcomer to the industry should learn. Having directed stars such as Al Pacino, Sean Connery, etc, Mr. Lumet explains how one needs to juggle relationships, ego and other emotions of all the cast and crew, in addition to respecting the business of film-making given the tight budgets and schedules. This is a must-read for any newcomer to the film industry (such as me) because it encourages passionate film-makers to maintain that creative edge, at the same time be aware of and respect the business aspects of films. The only reason I did not go for all 5 stars is that I would have preferred some more contemporary examples or at least examples from famous movies other than those directed by Mr. Lumet - I think that could have been achieved by getting the clearances from the other film-makers.
Inspiring Read For Filmmakers Jan 02, 2009
Sure Lumet has been making large Hollywood movies for decades but the morals of his stories are just as important for any serious low-budget director. Most readers of this book may never have to deal with an actor demanding millions to be cast in their movie but once they're on the set, Lumet's theories for dealing with that actor still applies to the local guy you hired off Craigslist. In between the facts are a slew of insights from Lumet on his thoughts that go behind the film to make you realize how he coinciously turns a good film idea into a great film on screen. And if Lumet doesn't make a great film? He isn't afraid to admit it and explain how he does the best he can with what he has.
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