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Breaking In: How 20 Film Directors Got Their Start |
Author: Nicholas Jarecki
Published: 2001-12-26 |
List price: $14.95
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Customer comments on this selection.
 Inspiring, yet disheartening
I initially read through this book at the library, and was immediately interested in the approach. Occasionally, I did find the question and answer style of the book to be dull at times, but overall, I was able to gain a wealth of great ideas and information. This book is about breaking in. Each director giving their path to success was inspiring as it revealed that anyone can make it. On the other hand, it disheartening to realize that even with the most dedicated individuals, breaking in takes a bit of randomness and luck. The one idea that still holds with me today, is that no one is assigned the title of "director". It is a title that you assign to yourself.
 Disappointing
While some sections of this book were engaging - I have read several books which are FAR superior to this one. I find the 5 star reviews hard to believe. Did we all read the same book?
Best book on film directors
This is unquestionably the best book on film directors I've ever seen, and I've seen many. A film student myself, I was always interested in how directors started out, but never was able to find much information on the topic. Jarecki has compiled an excellent roster of directors and asks them interesting questions, reaping insightful information on the beginnings of their careers. The interviews are fun, informative, and inspiring. I loved hearing Brett Ratner talk about how he cold-called Steven Spielberg and got a $3,000 check to finish his student film -- I was inspired by Ed Zwick's discussion of writing and how even when you're at the top of your game you still have to keep working to make things good. Any naysayers are on crack -- this book was well worth the money. If you have any aspirations to make films or even a passing interest in how they are made, you should pick this up. It is very readable and enjoyable. Ebert's introduction is great, too.
Best book on film directors
It is very readable and enjoyable.
 no good
The author takes an amazing opportunity and squanders it with simple questions and poor editing.
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