Kazan, Kubrick, and the Postwar New York Film Renaissance
The book delves into the intriguing origins of New York's postwar film renaissance, exploring the interplay of social, cultural, and economic factors that influenced the city's filmmaking landscape. It highlights the impact of city politics and union regulations, revealing how these elements contributed to the evolution of cinema in New York during this transformative period.
In this revised and expanded edition of Richard Koszarski's The Man You Loved to Hate , about a third of the material is completely new or significantly rewritten. It includes information recently unearthed in France and Austria and makes use of documents, scrapbooks, photographs and correspondence belonging to the Stroheim family. Reshaped and enriched, Von becomes once again what Sight and Sound called “...the best biographical treatment of Stroheim that we are likely to get – intelligent, judicious and a pleasure to read.”
The book intricately chronicles the vibrant history of Fort Lee filmmaking through an engaging mix of period news articles, personal memoirs, official records, and rare visual materials. It offers a unique perspective on the impact of the film industry on a New Jersey town, capturing both its golden age and subsequent decline. This comprehensive exploration not only highlights the evolution of cinema but also serves as a poignant narrative about the community's deep connection to the movies.