Best of the Spectator Book Club: Neil Jordan
Jul 24, 2024
Writer and film director Neil Jordan discusses his new book 'Amnesiac: A Memoir', sharing insights on writing for page and screen, myth in storytelling, encounters with ghosts, and experiences in the film industry including dealings with Harvey Weinstein. He also reveals failed attempts to persuade Marlon Brando to play King Lear.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Childhood Memories and Filmmaking Process
02:43 • 20min
Exploration of 'The Crying Game' and its Character Identity Challenges
22:30 • 2min
The Art of Acting: Non-actors and Professionals
24:29 • 6min
Challenges in Movie Making and Financial Exploitation in the Film Industry
30:33 • 2min
Exploring the Complexities of Michael Collins
32:45 • 7min
Encounter with a Father's Ghost on an Airplane and Reflections on the Supernatural
39:51 • 3min