Making Movies
Making Movies by Sidney Lumet, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on March 19, 1996, is a reprint edition comprising 240 pages in English. This book provides an insightful exploration into the filmmaking process, detailing the choices directors make, the dynamics of working with actors, and the complexities of staging intricate scenes. Lumet shares his extensive experience in the industry, offering readers a unique perspective on both the art and business of motion pictures.
In Making Movies, Lumet combines elements of a professional memoir with a guide to filmmaking, drawing on his four decades of work on notable films featuring celebrated actors. He addresses various aspects of production, from rehearsals to final screenings, and shares anecdotes that illuminate the challenges and triumphs of creating cinema. Readers interested in performing arts, film, and creativity will find valuable insights into the intricate balance of labor and artistry that defines the filmmaking experience.
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ONE OF THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER‘S 100 GREATEST FILM BOOKS OF ALL TIME • “Invaluable…. I am sometimes asked if there is one book a filmgoer could read to learn more about how movies are made and what to look for while watching them. This is the book.” —Roger Ebert, The New York Times Book Review
Why does a director choose a particular script? What must they do in order to keep actors fresh and truthful through take after take of a single scene? How do you stage a shootout—involving more than one hundred extras and three colliding taxis—in the heart of New York’s diamond district? What does it take to keep the studio honchos happy? From the first rehearsal to the final screening, Making Movies is a master’s take, delivered with clarity, candor, and a wealth of anecdote.
For in this book, Sidney Lumet, one of our most consistently acclaimed directors, gives us both a professional memoir and a definitive guide to the art, craft, and business of the motion picture. Drawing on forty years of experience on movies that range from Long Day’s Journey into Night to Network and The Verdict—and with such stars as Katharine Hepburn, Paul Newman, Marlon Brando, and Al Pacino—Lumet explains how painstaking labor and inspired split-second decisions can result in two hours of screen magic.
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