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Informationen zum Autor Mark Browning , PhD, is author of Praeger's David Fincher: Films That Scar and Wes Anderson: Why His Films Matter . Klappentext This book traces the evolution of George Clooney's successful career, from his humble start as a television heartthrob to his current position as one of the most powerful figures in film making today.It can be said that George Clooney has crafted his artistic brand through a mixture of smart career choices of roles, carefully nuanced performances, and key relationships with directors. He is not just an accomplished actor but a major Hollywood player, serving as director, producer, and writer on many projects. His work garners critical acclaim, and his influence and creative input have been the main reason why some of his films exist at all. This fascinating book analyzes the impressive career trajectory of one of the industry's most powerful figures today. George Clooney: An Actor Looking for a Role is the first book to examine the full range of Clooney's career. Arranged by genre, sections include early television work, romantic comedies, action films, heist movies, political thrillers, and films that blend a number of different genres. Clooney's contributions have not only resulted in three Oscar acting nominations and one win, but his work continues to challenge the conventions of the traditional form and expands the definition of key genres. Zusammenfassung This book traces the evolution of George Clooney's successful career! from his humble start as a television heartthrob to his current position as one of the most powerful figures in film making today. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 From E/R to ER (Early Television Work) 2 Romantic Hero (What Women Want) One Fine Day (1996), Intolerable Cruelty (2003), Leatherheads (2008), Up in the Air (2009) 3 Action Hero (What Men Want) Batman and Robin (1997), The Peacemaker (1997), The Perfect Storm (2000) 4 A Mixture of Several Genres From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), The Good German (2006) 5 Heist Movies Out of Sight (1998), Three Kings (1999), Ocean's Eleven (2001), Ocean's Twelve (2004), Ocean's Thirteen (2007), Welcome to Collinwood (2002) 6 State of the Nation Fail Safe (2000), Good Night, and Good Luck (2005), The Ides of March (2011) 7 Spies Like Us Syriana (2005), Burn after Reading (2008), The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) 8 Existential George Solaris (2002), Michael Clayton (2007), The American (2010), The Descendants (2011) 9 Time for a Commercial Break: "What Else?" Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index ...
