How Movies Work, offers the filmgoer an engaging and informative guide to the appreciation and evaluation of films. It provides a comprehensive consideration of movies from idea to script, casting, financing, shooting and distribution. Bruce Kawin addresses the book not just to students of film but to any filmgoer curious to know more about the process of the conception and creation of our favorite entertainment and art form.
Focusing on the evolution of horror films from 1896 to today, this study delves into the essence of horror both in reality and cinema. It explores various subgenres, offering a vivid and insightful analysis of how horror has been portrayed and perceived over time. Through compelling writing, the book examines the psychological and cultural implications of horror, making it a significant contribution to film studies.
A collection of Bruce F. Kawin's most engaging and important essays on film, accompanied by his interviews with Lillian Gish and Howard Hawks.