How to Watch a Movie
- ISBN-10
- 1101910844
- ISBN-13
- 9781101910849
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 242
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Author
- David Thomson
Description
A critic shares professional insights into how to derive more from a film experience, analyzing a range of iconic films to reveal metaphorical artistry techniques in the acting, filming, dialogue, and music.
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