This is Bergmans autobiography. As as a moderate Bergman fan (as well as being a filmmaker myself) I was entreated to read his autobiography by a frieThis is Bergmans autobiography. As as a moderate Bergman fan (as well as being a filmmaker myself) I was entreated to read his autobiography by a friend. The impression was that Bergman was not only a great filmmaker but also great writer. This I found not quite to be the case. It is interesting to read about his upbringing and how he made his first movies. The style is somewhat conversational and it is a relatively easy read. I would recommend it to anyone interested in film-making as well as the inner darkness of the Swedes. ...more
For filmmakers starting out and learning all the tricks of the trade this book is a good place to start. Its a bit dated but still makes one aware of For filmmakers starting out and learning all the tricks of the trade this book is a good place to start. Its a bit dated but still makes one aware of the necessary basics of filmmaking: continuity, composition, close ups, cutting and camera angles. I would not recommend reading it cover to cover but its great to have as a point of reference in case you get stuck. ...more
A colorful biography of the life and times of Terry Gilliam. The book itself is stylized and contains various pictures as well as art work by TG. It wA colorful biography of the life and times of Terry Gilliam. The book itself is stylized and contains various pictures as well as art work by TG. It was nevertheless too shallow to retain my attention as I was more curious to learn about his creative process rather than read about various arbitrary incidents of his life. ...more
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