The Movie Doctors
The Movie Doctors by Simon Mayo, published by Canongate Books in 2016, is a unique exploration of cinema that spans 320 pages. In this edition, Mayo and his co-host Mark Kermode combine their extensive film knowledge with a humorous take on modern life’s challenges, offering unconventional cinematic remedies for various dilemmas. The book presents a playful approach to film criticism, where movies are suggested as solutions to everyday issues, blending entertainment with insightful commentary.
Readers will find a mix of film history and criticism as Mayo and Kermode dissect both celebrated and overlooked films. The authors tackle topics such as the impact of film length and the effects of critical acclaim, while also providing entertaining suggestions for films that can alleviate stress or anxiety. This engaging work invites readers to rethink their relationship with cinema, making it a thought-provoking addition to discussions about performing arts and film.
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FILMS, CINEMA. For over a decade, Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode have been sharing their film expertise with each other (and occasionally the odd listener) on the airwaves. Now they bring their unique blend of deep movie knowledge and medical ignorance to their new guise as the Movie Doctors, ready to offer improbable cinematic cures for the dilemmas of modern life. Need an alternative to counting sheep? Try The Piano. Tinnitus driving you up the wall? Interstellar can help. Stressed and anxious? The Big Lebowski is what you need. Mayo and Kermode also take their scalpel to ‘sick’ movies, dissecting the perils of excessive length, the ill effects of glowing praise and warning how cosmetic surgery can change the face of a film. Celluloid or humanoid, the Movie Doctors are here to help …
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