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Summary: Good insight
Review: Liked it quite a bit. But what's the scoop between Lumet and the Teamsters ? He's pretty sour towards them and is not forthcoming on valid reasons beyond repeated snide remarks.
Not that I care one way or the other anymore.
Jimmy Hoffa
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Summary: the best movie book I've ever read
Review: Lumet's book goes through the art of directing, step by step. It's fascinating, inspirational, educational, and sometimes intimidating.
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Summary: Excellent! One of the best!
Review: Lumet's book is one of the best film books I've read. It explains all the technical terms, and has diagrams to accompany the text. It explains the process of making movies step by step, and shows the glamorous and not so glamorous parts of the industry. This books is definately for people who are interested in the art of filmmaking, for fun or for work.
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Summary: Indispensable
Review: Lumet's writing is totally informative yet completely devoid of pretension. A brilliant opportunity to learn the real mechanics of the filmmaking process. Candid, honest and indispensable.
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Summary: A Good Film Study
Review: Making Movies is a very good book that any student filmmaker should read. It takes the entire process of making a film and analyzes it step by step. Lumet is a wonderful filmmaker who is a master of the craft; reading this book is like assisting to a lecture given by one of Hollywood's finest.Lumet takes every single film he has ever done and talks about them from every point of view possible; lighting, directing, acting, editing, sound, score... Every aspect of filmmaking is touched upon and explained in explicit details for the reader. Lumet leaves nothing out. Although he can at times seem a little pretentious, his writing is top-notch and his intelligence always welcomed. This book really gives you an idea of all the work that goes behind the making of a film and it is a book that any young filmmaker - or anyone who loves movies for that matter - should read.
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Summary: A film class taught by a master
Review: Making Movies, is one of only a handfull of books that I read in film school, that actually taught me how the industry works. I enjoyed it so much that I went ahead and bought the latest edition Sidney Lumet has made some of the finest films of all time. Films like 12 ANGRY MEN and DOG DAY AFTERNOON are unforgettable and they still resonate with intensity decades after I first watched them. Like most of his movies, the book is well thought out and has a real honesty to it. The book may only be 218 pages long but it is still very comprensive. It is vey well witten and could easily be on both a new and seasoned filmmaker's bookshelf. Folks who just have a casual facination with the process will also get a lot from the book .The book has 13 Chapters in all. It talkes about everything from the story idea to the final cut. I especially found the part about the film studios most informative and enlightning. If you are into making your own films or just want to see how its all done, then, this book is for you. I also recommend that you watch some of Lumet's films as well. You will gain vaule that can't be measured. This well written, no holds barred book, will make filmmakers out of anyone who reads it
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Summary: If you are a filmmaker BUY THIS BOOK
Review: Sidney Lumet's book has to be one of the greatest reads I have ever found on the art of making movies. He takes a stand on all of the hard issues that a director must face. Additionally, he is candid in admitting what he has done right and what he has done wrong. It is seriously the most educational experience I have ever had from a book, and far better than 90% of my classes at USC film school... Rush out and get this one. It is not only enjoyable, but is also very educational.
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Summary: If you are a filmmaker BUY THIS BOOK
Review: Sidney Lumet's book has to be one of the greatest reads I have ever found on the art of making movies. He takes a stand on all of the hard issues that a director must face. Additionally, he is candid in admitting what he has done right and what he has done wrong. It is seriously the most educational experience I have ever had from a book, and far better than 90% of my classes at USC film school... Rush out and get this one. It is not only enjoyable, but is also very educational.
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Summary: meaningfull experiences
Review: This book talks mostly about a personal experience. But is a great shearing that can tell a lot about the making of a movie (no kidding). The last chapter is the best. I sure recomend it to any person intrested not just in movie making but in Movies in general.
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Summary: Great
Review: this is a great boo
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