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The Stewardess Is Flying the Plane!: American Films of the 1970sby Ron Hogan
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The 1970s, considered the second Golden Age of Hollywood, is now being looked at in a new light. This lavishly illustrated volume takes a look at more than 400 films of the decade, from the classics to cult favorites and spectacular flops. Review:"Beatrice.com book-blogger Hogan opens his glossy, thematic narrative of '70s movies with an illuminating conversation with Peter Bogdanovich, director of The Last Picture Show and other iconic films from that decade. After all, it was Bogdanovich and his cohort of directors — Cassavetes, Coppola, Scorsese and others — who broke from the bloated studio system in favor of smaller scale, more experimental filmmaking. Bogdanovich explains that their new style used 'essentially classic American narrative film technique but not looking at things in a conventional, cleaned-up way.' Hogan then indulges in a free-form romp through various film genres — science fiction, disasters, war, thrillers, westerns, etc. — mentioning more than 400 movies. In a few words or phrases about the plot or star, Hogan reveals quirky details on the making of the films, from inspiration to budgets to box office results. While the text is engrossing and written with verve, the photos are the real delight. Some are candid shots from the set, others promotional stills, and a few — enough, perhaps — are favorite scenes from favorite films (like M*A*S*H's version of The Last Supper). As coffee-table books go, this is one of the year's most fun." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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