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"A deliciously honest book...Goldman deserves a special Read of the Year award." (The Plain Dealer (Cleavland) )
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It may well be pointless to try and isolate the great powers of the movie industry. Read the first page
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Feels like a long conversation with Goldman telling all.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Adventures in the Screen Trade (Paperback)
If you're an aspiring actor, director, or screenwriter, this book is something you will not be able to put down for two reasons- 1. On ever page you will learn something new about the movie industry 2. It reads like a entertaining conversation with Goldman spilling all knowledge-every juicy secret, about the how the movie business really is. Through all his years in his field Goldman has developed a keen understanding of everyone's perspective and he lays all the cards on the table. If you're thinking of working in Hollywood and having a go in the business, this book will help prepair you.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Read!,
By John Shea-web-site...jackshea.net (Jamul, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Adventures in the Screen Trade (Paperback)
Don't even think of writing a screenplay until you read William Goldman's, Adventures in the Screen Trade. And after you finish Mr. Goldman's book do not even think of writing a screenplay until you read it again! I had/have written stage plays and wanted to try a screenplay but knew nothing of the process. This is the most candid book I have read as to not only the mechanics involved in the trade, but a truthful and at times humorous look at the movie making process. I might even go back and read the book a third time and see what I missed...Best regards...Jack Shea
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Fantastic Read - Unbelievably Enjoyable.,
By Thor Vader "Herr Director" (Beverly Hills, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Adventures in the Screen Trade (Paperback)
"Adventures in the Screen Trade" is a wonderful book that was a pleasure to read. In order to appropriately recommend it for you, however, I need to break it down into categories... as it has different strengths depending on your needs.From the standpoint of an enjoyable look into one of the top screenplay writers in Hollywood, I would give it a 5 out of 5. I found myself creating time that I didn't have to keep reading it because I wanted to hear inside stories from the point of view of a professional writer working with stars such as Newman, Redford, etc. It was both funny and charming to hear war stories ranging from catastrophes to simply magical occurrences. From the point of view of a would be filmmaker using this book as a resource, I can only give it a 3. I would still recommend it to read, but not for pearls of wisdom. There are some helpful insights, but, like many books on the entertainment industry, it is filled with more "war stories" than hard advice. There is one section that is interesting, though daunting. He breaks down a short story that he wrote into a screenplay, then gets top players in the industry to discuss their relevant roles (production designer, D.P., director, etc). It is very enlightening to hear their responses to the material and what they view the strength of it is. Finally, there is another pearl to be gleamed from Goldman's book... and that is why movies are getting to be such cookie cutter pictures (and that was written in the 1980's... what would he think today?). He specifically shows that a lot has to do with needing to write parts that will attract stars. This is very helpful, and a true lesson, though I would guess most non professional screenwriters will blow it off. Overall, a fantastic read but just better than average textbook. Happy reading!
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