{"title":"John H Foote","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn H. Foote\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an insightful exploration into the world of cinema through his engaging and detailed works. His books delve into the artistry and cultural impact of film, inviting readers to appreciate the craft behind iconic directors and movies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Foote’s writing combines critical analysis with accessible storytelling, making his collections perfect for readers interested in film history and the creative forces that shape the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cinema-of-the-70s-by-john-h-foote-9781786751331","title":"Cinema of the 70s","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA celebration of the cinema of the 70s. What a decade!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, over half a century later, great films are measured by those of the 70s. Has there been a more impactful 10-year period? For the first time, cinema reflected life and society, presenting both on the big screen with a compelling and penetrating truth. Directors became household names, often overnight, and films routinely broke box office records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith censorship relaxed, the subject matter could include alienation, descents into madness, drug addiction, dysfunctional relationships, promiscuity, alcoholism, PTSD, and any big news story of the day. Audiences gladly absorbed this new, shocking reality; in fact, they avoided films that candy-coated the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMusicals evolved, westerns all but died for several years, science fiction and fantasy made an incredible resurgence, and horror dominated the box office along with disaster films. But by and large, films about social issues were the best draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthor: John H. Foote\u003c\/em\u003e has been one of Canada's best-known film critics for the last thirty years. He was co-host and co-producer of the TV show \u003cem\u003eReel to Real\u003c\/em\u003e, Canada's Siskel and Ebert, for nine years before leaving for print criticism. He has written for such magazines as \u003cem\u003eToronto Life\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFashion\u003c\/em\u003e, and is a feature writer for \u003cem\u003eCinema of the Seventies\u003c\/em\u003e and its sister magazine \u003cem\u003eCinema of the Eighties\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the websites he has written for are The Wrap.com, incontention.com, and awardscircuit.com, all popular film sites. His first book \u003cem\u003eClint Eastwood: Evolution of a Filmmaker\u003c\/em\u003e was published in 2010. As an educator, he is the Former Director of the Toronto Film School, and taught Film History and Film Genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340681560300,"sku":"9781786751331","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4042353482824.jpg?v=1772165219"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-h-foote.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}