Ayoade on Top
Ayoade on Top by Richard Ayoade, published by Faber & Faber in 2019, is a 256-page exploration of the film View From the Top, featuring Gwyneth Paltrow. This book presents Ayoade’s unique perspective on what he describes as perhaps the best cabin crew dramedy ever filmed, taking readers on a journey that spans various locations, including Peckham and Paris. Ayoade’s narrative style is characterized by humor and a critical lens, inviting readers to consider the film’s themes and cultural significance.
In Ayoade on Top, readers will find a blend of humor and film criticism as Ayoade argues for the recognition of View From the Top as a significant work within the cinematic canon. The book delves into topics such as celebrity and popular culture, as well as the intersection of comedy and performing arts. Ayoade’s examination of the film offers insights into its portrayal of capitalism and its broader implications, making this edition a thought-provoking read for those interested in film history and criticism.
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At last, the definitive book about perhaps the best cabin crew dramedy ever filmed: View From the Top starring Gwyneth Paltrow.
In Ayoade on Top, Richard Ayoade, perhaps one of the most insubstantial people of our age, takes us on a journey from Peckham to Paris by way of Nevada and other places we don’t care about. It’s a journey deep within, in a way that’s respectful and non-invasive; a journey for which we will all pay a heavy price, even if you’ve waited for the smaller paperback edition.
Ayoade argues for the canonization of this brutal masterpiece, a film that celebrates capitalism in all its victimless glory; one we might imagine Donald Trump himself half-watching on his private jet’s gold-plated flat screen while his other puffy eye scans the cabin for fresh, young prey.
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