#744
Mentioned in 6 episodes
Making movies
Book • 1995
In 'Making Movies', Sidney Lumet provides a comprehensive insight into the process of filmmaking, from choosing a script to the final editing and screening.
Drawing on his 40 years of experience, Lumet shares anecdotes and practical advice on working with actors, staging complex scenes, and managing studio expectations.
The book is praised for its clarity, candor, and wealth of detail, making it invaluable for both aspiring filmmakers and film enthusiasts.
Drawing on his 40 years of experience, Lumet shares anecdotes and practical advice on working with actors, staging complex scenes, and managing studio expectations.
The book is praised for its clarity, candor, and wealth of detail, making it invaluable for both aspiring filmmakers and film enthusiasts.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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Cal Newport as an influential book on filmmaking, using Lumet's own movies as examples.
Cal Newport as an influential book on filmmaking, using Lumet's own movies as examples.
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Mentioned by Brian Koppelman as a book that takes you through each part of the filmmaking process from a master's perspective.
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