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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 35 reviews |
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 behind the scenes of "the making of.." Jun 17, 2010
With over 50 films to his name, Lumet is nothing short of being one of the most prolific filmmakers of our generation, and as a non-fiction writer, this book echoes his mastery, and eloquence of written word. Witty, sarcastic, and no-holds barred, this book is a wonderful behind the scenes/anatomy class of the autopsy of what goes into making a feature film - from inception to distribution, with all the delightful things in between, along with a few bonus history lessons about the "old hollywood system" which I found to be enlightening and fascinating (after all, he is 86 years old - that's a long time to be in the business!).
Having worked behind the camera for many years, and on some big budget Hollywood films, i can attest to this book being an accurate account of what every director (and crew) goes through during this laborious, often gut-wrenching intensive creative process. And unlike most "how to make a movie/my life in film" memoirs, "Making Movies" takes a candid look into a Tinseltown's giant's life within "the system", and life on the set, which contrary to popular opinion of it being all wine and roses, is in fact, a lot of blood, sweat, tears and of course, the sea of dirty politics. Lumet gives us a front row seat to the mechanics of filmmaking, even dedicating a chapter to the camera - lenses, filmstock, and cinematograph in detail.
Some people might be put off by his almost exclusive references to his own films, but this just made me want to revisit his works again, with fresh eyes and an intimate knowledge of what really went on 'behind the scenes'. After all, it is a story about his life in the industry - who would know more about his films than the man himself!
For all lovers of cinema, for people who want to get into the business, for people in the business or just the curious, "Making Movies" is a highly entertaining easy read with plenty of useful information, delightful repartee and chalk full of inspiration.
great textbook Jun 05, 2010
bought this for my graduate directing fiction course and although i haven't read it yet, it seems worth reading.
 A wonderfull story May 15, 2010
This book should be read by anyone who is interested in movies. No thechnical misteries but a bunch of stories from someone who dedicated his life to film. Sidney Lumet let us embrace his joy and his pain in the world of filmstudios. It's not something for the filmschool student cause you won't learn how to make a film. But you will participate in a lot of human experience in the course of film making. Finally you can explore in a very cheerful way the hidden world behind the making of a film.
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.
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