Kenneth Turan es un distinguido crítico de cine cuyas perspicaces reflexiones dan forma al discurso cinematográfico en plataformas como Los Angeles Times y NPR. Con una profunda apreciación tanto por el cine como por la literatura, su trabajo se caracteriza por un análisis astuto y una habilidad para descubrir la esencia de la narrativa. Turan se dedica no solo a la crítica cinematográfica, sino también al mundo literario en general, lo que lo convierte en una voz respetada en el comentario cultural. Sus ensayos y reseñas ofrecen a los lectores una perspectiva enriquecedora sobre el arte del cine y su lugar en el panorama cultural más amplio.
The extraordinary partnership between Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg is explored, highlighting their significant contributions to shaping the modern film industry. Kenneth Turan delves into their dynamic collaboration, illustrating how their vision and leadership transformed Hollywood into a powerhouse of creativity and innovation. The narrative captures the complexities of their relationship and the impact of their work on film as an art form and a business.
Almost every day of the year a film festival takes place somewhere in the world. This book is a tour of the world's film festivals by an insider familiar with the personalities, places, and culture surrounding the cinema.
The National Society of Film Critics Sound Off on the Hottest Movie Controversies
A collection of essays on the most hotly debated films features discussions on Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, the ratings war, and the war of the sexes by such critics as Pauline Kael, Roger Ebert, and Terrence Rafferty. Original.
American Pornographic Films and the People Who Make Them
American pornographic films and the people who make them book