Richard Schickel was een belangrijke Amerikaanse filmhistoricus en criticus wiens werk diep indook in de geschiedenis en evolutie van de Amerikaanse cinema. Hij daagde vaak gevestigde kritische benaderingen uit en analyseerde de verschuivende sociale en morele houdingen die de filmproductie beïnvloedden. Zijn geschriften en documentaires verkenden niet alleen film, maar ook andere vormen van populaire cultuur, zoals tekenfilms. Schickels bijdrage ligt in zijn inzichtelijke kijk op filmkritiek en de rol ervan in de samenleving.
Celebrates some forty years of Steven Spielbergs boundless energy and his unwavering commitment to excellence in all areas of his work. Featuring many first-person observations drawn from the author's interviews with Spielberg, this book presents an insiders perspective on Spielbergs legendary achievements.
Gathers portraits of Gary Cooper spanning his career from The Virginian to High Noon, and offers an appreciation of his qualities as an actor
Focusing on the life and impact of a significant yet often overlooked American filmmaker, this essential reference provides concise insights into his era and contributions. It serves as a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of his work and the cultural context in which he created.
Richard Schickel traces in fascinating detail the genesis of the film: its literary origins in the crime fiction of the 1930s, the difficult relations between Wilder and his scriptwriter Raymond Chandler, the casting of a reluctant Fred MacMurray, the late decision to cut from the film the expensively shot final sequence of Neff's execution.
Celebrating six decades since Spielberg's debut feature film, this updated edition includes a foreword by the iconic director. It offers insights into his creative journey and the impact of his work on cinema, making it a must-read for fans and aspiring filmmakers alike.
Presenting a portrait of Marlon Brando, the author offers a critique of his personal style and attempts to define and explore his charisma. This book provides an insight into the actor's influence over a generation and assesses the reasons behind his becoming a symbolic figure.
