Studying The Usual Suspects

Informationen zum Autor Judith Gunn Klappentext The story of The Usual Suspects has the kind of 'rags to riches' back story that makes not only the film itself, but the tale of its creation a tale worth telling. Inspired by a magazine headline, it was a poster before it was a screenplay, yet it stands in opposition to the High Concept Hollywood movie. Studying The Usual Suspects is an analysis of a film that is both a ripping yarn and an exercise in virtuoso technique. Author Judith Gunn offers: a thorough introduction to semiotics as a way of approaching the multiple meanings of the film; a consideration of the film's noir antecedents and influences; a discussion of the film's playful approach to narrative; an overview of John Ottman's unique role as both composer and editor and how this affects the finished article, including a shot-by-shot analysis of the dramatic and mysterious opening sequence; and a definitive account of the film's genesis from idea to film festival acclaim. Zusammenfassung The story of The Usual Suspects has the kind of "rags to riches" back story that makes not only the film itself! but the tale of its creation a tale worth telling. and a definitive account of the film's genesis from idea to film festival acclaim.

Product details

• Authors: Judith Gunn, Sean Redmond
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2008
• EAN: 9781903663691
• ISBN: 978-1-903663-69-1
• No. of pages: 72
• Dimensions: 203 mm x 286 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Studying Films
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Media science