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Myth and the Movies
Discovering the Mythic Structure of 50 Unforgettable Films
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This book is ideal for film students, aspiring screenwriters, storytellers, and anyone interested in the deeper narrative structures behind cinema's most successful and enduring films.
Ever wonder why certain movies are considered 'classics' or 'breakthrough films' and other films are quickly forgotten? This work analyzes over 50 US and foreign films in every cinematic genre including drama, westerns, horror, action-adventure, romance, comedy, romantic comedy, suspense-thriller and fantasy-science fiction.
Provides fascinating analysis of over 50 classic films Covers films of all genres
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Ever wonder why certain movies are considered 'classics' or 'breakthrough films' and other films are quickly forgotten? Myth and mythic structure are often the key to defining the success factor in some of the most enduring films ever made.
Myth and the Movies analyses over 50 US and foreign films in every cinematic genre, including drama, westerns, horror, action-adventure, romance, comedy, romantic comedy, suspense-thriller, and fantasy-science fiction.
This comprehensive book will give you a greater understanding of why some films continue to touch and connect with audiences, generation after generation.
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Myth and the Movies is praised as a highly recommended resource for film students, screenwriters, and storytellers. Reviewers highlight its engaging and readable style, noting its value as a lasting reference for overcoming writer's block and understanding successful narrative techniques. London Script Consultancy calls it "a potential bible to writers," while Shooting People describes it as "quite fascinating" and a book to revisit frequently.
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ISBN: 9780941188661
Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 October 1999
Country: United States
Imprint: Michael Wiese Productions
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 178.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 660g
Pages: 300
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About the Author
Voytilla is a writer, script consultant, and teacher of acting and screenwriting.
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