Almodóvar is Spain’s most successful and controversial director, representing a unique blend of art-house auteur and popular film-maker. His films, with their mix of Hollywood and European styles and of popular melodrama and comedy, have been attracting growing international audiences since the success of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. A Spanish Labyrinth is a much needed, clear, and comprehensive introduction to the films of Almodóvar, investigating the cultural and national contexts for his work, issues of gender, sexuality, stars, genre, visual style, music, and much more. It is the ideal companion to Almodóvar for students of film and Hispanic Studies, as well as those generally interested in film and Spanish culture.
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The work as a whole is exceptional, taking novice and scholar alike through the intricacies of man and work...
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Mark Allinson lectures in the Department of Hispanic Studies, Royal Holloway, University of London.
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A Labyrinth of Information,
By John Baker (London, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Spanish Labyrinth: Films of Pedro Almodóvar, The (Paperback)
As I have only seen two films by the critically acclaimed and now Oscar winning director, my interest in film production encouraged my reading of Mark Allinson's "A Spanish Labyrinth" which touches on almost every aspect of Almodovar's techniques, and compares these with traditional filmmaking of, say, the Hollywood system.The "in depth" analysis of each of these techniques, and other notable areas of the book transpire the writers clear passion for cinema, Spain, and the Spanish language. Without this, the book would lack it's captivating edge, and be "just another book about filmmaking." Little is known of Pedro Almodovar in this country. Recources are limited and "A Spanish Labyrith" is only one of two books on the subject written in English. Whilst Almodovar produces all of his films in Spain, it is only a matter of time before he makes films for a wider audience, directing actors from a script written in English. To conclude, the book is of great interest to anyone who enjoys watching, analysing or even producing films, or indeed shows any interest in World Cinema, Europe and particularly Spain. Allow the book to be the basis for your introduction to Almodovar, then you'll know what to look for in his latest film releases.
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good insights,
This review is from: A Spanish Labyrinth: Films of Pedro Almodóvar, The (Paperback)
Stimulating, illuminating insights into the genius mind of Almodovar. The author paints a respectful, comprehensive picture of one the greatest living filmmakers. While we can never truly know everything about the mysteriously talented director, it sure is fun to sneak a peek and try to figure out some theories.
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Pedro Almodovar...A New Title (At Last),
By Mark Williams (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Spanish Labyrinth: Films of Pedro Almodóvar, The (Paperback)
Finding a new book on Almodovar is always a treat, especially in English, and Mark Allinson's book is a very interesting analysis of all of Almodvar's great work.A definate must for any Almodovar fan like me. Brilliant. Mark Williams ...
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Almodóvar's origins in backward, rural La Mancha the desolate flatlands which drove Don Quijote to madness and his migration to Madrid in time to witness both the later years of the Franco dictatorship and the new freedoms of democratic Spain, have clearly left their mark on his films. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mother Superior, Law of Desire, Labyrinth of Passions, High Heels, Dark Habits, All About My Mother, Sister Rat, Victoria Abril, Antonio Banderas, Paul Bazzo, Sister Manure, Carmen Maura, Marisa Paredes, Cecilia Roth, Spanish Labyrinth, Rossy de Palma, Amanda Gris, Chus Lampreave, Streetcar Named Desire, All About Eve, Bragas Ponte, Cristina Pascual, Eva Siva, Huma Rojo, Julieta Serrano New!
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Almodóvar's origins in backward, rural La Mancha the desolate flatlands which drove Don Quijote to madness and his migration to Madrid in time to witness both the later years of the Franco dictatorship and the new freedoms of democratic Spain, have clearly left their mark on his films. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mother Superior, Law of Desire, Labyrinth of Passions, High Heels, Dark Habits, All About My Mother, Sister Rat, Victoria Abril, Antonio Banderas, Paul Bazzo, Sister Manure, Carmen Maura, Marisa Paredes, Cecilia Roth, Spanish Labyrinth, Rossy de Palma, Amanda Gris, Chus Lampreave, Streetcar Named Desire, All About Eve, Bragas Ponte, Cristina Pascual, Eva Siva, Huma Rojo, Julieta Serrano New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams on page 140, page 212, and Back Matter
- Spanish Cinema: A Student's Guide (Hodder Arnold Publication) by Barry Jordan in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Live Flesh by Ruth Rendell on page 18, and page 152
- Film Genre: Theory and Criticism by Barry Keith Grant in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Screening the Male: Exploring Masculinities in the Hollywood Cinema by Steven Cohan in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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