Audiences respond to three things in the films of Nichoas Roeg. The first is their extraordinary power, the second their vivid style. The third has to do with the fact that they present the viewer with puzzles (often about people whom audiences half recognise, but cannot immediately understand). The author argues that all three elements are tied together, with the power of the films springing from their source in ancient mysteries. By adapting the methods of the psychoanalyst C.G.Jung, he shows how Roeg reworks myth in order to reach into the unconscious of late 20th century humanity. These new, cinematic myths do more than reveal the motivation of Roeg's characters - they so excite the desire for greater understanding that spectators become involved in a quest of their own and seek out improved self-knowledge.
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The book that changed my life!,
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Not to be overly dramatic, but John Izod's book not only helped me understand the deeper brilliance of Roegs approach to filmmaking, and why his movies stay with you despite their seemingly illogical narrative line - but as an introduction to Jung's ideas, Izod's book helped me view myself and others through the kinder and more playful jungian lens. Truly, on a personal level, reading John Izod's book helped me restore an inner balance that was slipping away. I feel his writing is unpretentious, and the glossary of jungian terms is quite helpful. I can't recommend this book highly enough!
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Lots of Psychobabble!!,
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This book reads like a psychology textbook as the author tries to look at Nicolas Roegs films from a Jungian viewpoint. Not much info about the making of the films or about Roeg himself.
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The greatest living writer. Better than Shakespeare.,
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Quite simply......IT's IZOD! Buy this book. Twice. His cats will thank you for it.
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