IT was a lot of fun reading this and discovering what the writers and actors were really like, notably how smart Kaley Cuoco(Penny) is and what a moutIT was a lot of fun reading this and discovering what the writers and actors were really like, notably how smart Kaley Cuoco(Penny) is and what a mouth she has. None of the dialogue was censored. Jessica Radloff did a great job of sorting out all the history of the show and a lot of the process involved. She obviously liked everyone on the set and behind the scenes and was never intrusive or tried to make herself the story....more
I got this because I'm really interested in Harry Bliss's work. It was a bit of a grind but the more I read, the more I enjoyed it. I especially likedI got this because I'm really interested in Harry Bliss's work. It was a bit of a grind but the more I read, the more I enjoyed it. I especially liked reading about the artist's philosophy and work routines. lots to learn....more
I usually skip over the introductions to books, but I do read them after I have finished the book that they are introducing. There is no questioning tI usually skip over the introductions to books, but I do read them after I have finished the book that they are introducing. There is no questioning that Hitchens is an intellect, and although I disagree with a lot that he said, I do appreciate his arguments. Some of the interviews were excellent, others were almost a waste of time. Yeah, you Jon Stewart. Richard Dawkins was sycophantic, really nothing more than a Greek chorus. I did read Stephen Fry's introduction, and it was as tedious as I expected. I am also reading Arguably by Hitchens, and so far it is terrific....more
I have trouble believing that this is the same guy that wrote War Room. I'm guessing that Holley asked Belichick a stupid question, Belichick did whatI have trouble believing that this is the same guy that wrote War Room. I'm guessing that Holley asked Belichick a stupid question, Belichick did what Belichick does and Holley's nose was out of joint. Hence the hatcheting. Holley called Spygate a "catchy moniker". No Michael. "gate' is the most overused descriptive in journalism: Watergate, Irangate, Bridgegate, of course Spygate and Deflategate. And a host of others. The book was far too long. Perhaps the next time Holley will consider using an editor. 2.5 stars....more
Codswallop!Horsefeathers!Flapdoodle!These are just a few of my new favourite words I learned from this book.Some of these was hilarious and there was Codswallop!Horsefeathers!Flapdoodle!These are just a few of my new favourite words I learned from this book.Some of these was hilarious and there was a lot that I learned about psychology,religious beliefs and politics e.g.that diversity often means conflict.There was very interesting information on the Fibonacci sequence.Two of my favourite movies of all time are,Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid and The Princess Bride.And there was a discussion/interview with William Goldman!With a prophetic comment from Cleese..."when you're old and about to die,like Bill and me."Fun and thoughtful....more
This book was just packed.I learned more from this on how to make movies then I was prepared for.Lots of funny stories,and a nostalgic glimpse of someThis book was just packed.I learned more from this on how to make movies then I was prepared for.Lots of funny stories,and a nostalgic glimpse of some movies and stars that I've seen that I'm too embarrassed to talk about.He's still kicking around.It's amazing the number of Hollywood giants that he started off....more
If she hadn't gone into writing,I'm pretty sure she could have been very succesful doing standup.She is witty beyond description.Any aspiring writers If she hadn't gone into writing,I'm pretty sure she could have been very succesful doing standup.She is witty beyond description.Any aspiring writers could do no better than to read these interviews.I have never read any of her fiction,but that changes this year....more
This is my favourite book so far this year.The interview with Annie Nocenti was wonderful in itself.I learned more about film making than I ever had bThis is my favourite book so far this year.The interview with Annie Nocenti was wonderful in itself.I learned more about film making than I ever had before.There were bears,Joshuas galore,headache bands,Smashed Clavicles,Louis Feuillades,Henri -George Clouzet,priceless ritual objects...It was hilarious and creepy at the same time.I will never watch a movie the same way again....more
With all the interviews in this book(22)there was bound to be a lot of repetition and I thought that was a strength of this book,not a distraction.I rWith all the interviews in this book(22)there was bound to be a lot of repetition and I thought that was a strength of this book,not a distraction.I really felt that I got to know Ron Rash and quite liked him.A really interesting attitude to writing,which could be applied to sports,business,any endeavours.For example:"a refusal to give up when the odds predict defeat",and "Art, beneath its intoxicating surface,art makes singularly unglamorous demands-integrity,sacrifice,and discipline". Most of the interviews were really well done.I especially enjoyed the French interviewers.Ron Rash never had anything unkind to say about other writers or critics.Unlike one of the interviewers(I'm talking about you Mr.Birnbaum).I think the most fascinating thing about Rash is the mystical nature of how the writing ideas came to him.I was thrilled to see that there was an index,and additional resources.I am going to gift this book....more
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