FilmQuake: The Most Disruptive Films in Cinema
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An alternative introduction to cinema, focusing on the stories of 50 key films that consciously questioned the boundaries, challenged the status quo and made shockwaves we are still feeling today.
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FilmQuake is a perfectly fine book about the short history of film as a creative medium, best suited for people beginning in the world of filmmaking or film criticisms. The authors compiles a list of note worthy films throughout periods in film's history. Where he falls short is his innability to observe anything new, leaving his descriptions of films base level and at times, uninteresting.
Film Quake is a wonderful look back at the history of cinema. Each decade is represented with some stand out movies i.e. Psycho, Jaws, and these are given some extra expert analysis. Also included is a look at the trends that film has gone through over the years with a focus on the French new wave, or new Hollywood. Overall this is definitely a great book for film lovers.
