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Combines thoughtful and engaging analysis and wit and scholarship.--Chicago Sun-Times -- Review
作者简介Donald Spoto is the author of twenty-nine books, including bestselling biographies of Alfred Hitchcock, Tennessee Williams, Laurence Olivier, Marlene Dietrich, Ingrid Bergman, and Audrey Hepburn. Spoto earned his Ph.D. from Fordham University and currently lives in Denmark.
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A comprehensive analysis and criticism of each of the films directed by Hitchcock from around 1925 until his death, written by an author that feels that Hitchcock was one of the few true artists involved in Hollywood film-making during the "Golden Age". This book has been revised from the original edition of more than 30 years ago, and according to the author's introduction with new information and insights.
As a few people have noted, two more books have been released by Donald Spoto on Hitchcock that delve into Hitchcock's personal life . This volume has only some brief biographical information, and focuses entirely on his film output with a little background information on film casting and production.
What I liked about this book is that the individual analyses were concise and to the point. Spoto is passionate and opinionated about Hitchcock's films, and he does not shrink from making bold statements about Hitchcock's intended themes and symbols. He develops a consistent pattern of criticism, and clearly expresses his ideas with extensive examples from the movies. Perhaps the language of criticism takes itself a little too seriously for the movie buff( of which I include myself), but the book avoids the type of avant-garde film theory that is fashionable among some critics.
Spoto grants Hitchcock an exalted status among Golden Age directors for artistic merit, and as a scholar Mr Spoto is very precise and detailed in making his case. Despite the almost evangelical tone to the book, Spoto states in the introduction that his interpretation is not meant to be the final word on Hitchcock, or his flms. While I am not sure how sincere the comment is, it is an acknowledgement of sorts to the strong viewpoints that follow. Whether you agree with the analyses, or Spoto's contentions on Hitchcock as the artist, the book is well-written and makes for informative reading.
Many people consider this one of the best and most accessible of the books on Hitchcock's films. Apparently, Hitchcock liked it so much that he invited Spoto onto the set of what would be his final film. Worth a look if you love Hollywood film, probably a must read if you love Hitchcock.
Cinema is not something I've ever studied, nor do I have much knowledge of the finer points of filmmaking. This book has helped me learn how to watch films more critically. I have enjoyed watching his films then reading Spoto's analysis to gain a better appreciation of the depth of these movies. For example, Spoto points out the use of mirrors in the film "Psycho" and how they are used to represent split personalities, the need for introspection and the need for self-analysis. He then supports his argument by referencing various scenes in which a mirror is a key component.
For a non-cinemaphile like me, this is exactly the sort of insight I was looking for. To have a guide that helps point out the attention to detail Hitchcock used is to understand what makes a great filmmaker. Sure, not everyone will necessarily agree with his analysis but for anyone who is interested in deepening their appreciation of Hitchcock, this is a great starting point.
Spoto reviews the literary themes and narrative structure of Alfred Hitchcock's work. It is not a biography or a book of anecdotes about the making of his films. It is an examination of his films' stories and the literary techniques Hitchcock uses to tell those stories. If you are a Hitchcock enthusiast, it is guaranteed to add a new dimension to your appreciation of his films. (If you are looking for more of a making-of type of chronicle, you are best to look elsewhere.)
This is such a fun book to read and very educational about a great director. Timely because of the recent movie
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