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John Cassavetes: The Adventure of Insecurity (Studies in Contemporary Film) (Paperback)

by Ray Carney (Author), Sam Shaw (Translator), Larry Shaw (Translator) "John Cassavetes had a theory about why his films gave viewers so much trouble: "The audience comes into the theater and sits down..." (more)
Key Phrases: stylistic effects, Woman Under the Influence, John Cassavetes, Seymour Cassel (more...)
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Editorial Reviews
Australian Film Institute
"A beautiful, moving tribute to the genius of John Cassavetes," Daniel Vaughan, head of the AFI

Book Description
A handsomely illustrated, general introduction to Cassavetes' major films. The book contains an introductory essay, as well as essays on Woman Under the Influence, Faces, Shadows, Minnie and Moskowitz, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, Husbands, Love Streams, and all of the other major films. It features a new, previously unpublished interview about Cassavetes' life and work, and is beautifully illustrated with more than two dozen behind-the-scenes photographs of Cassavetes working with his actors and his crew.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 68 pages
  • Publisher: Co C Carney Cassavetes Consulting; 2nd Rev edition (July 20, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0967417007
  • ISBN-13: 978-0967417004
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #655,418 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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