Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent FilSimon and Schuster, 2013 M01 8 - 560 páginas In this “dishy…superbly reported” (Entertainment Weekly) New York Times bestseller, Peter Biskind chronicles the rise of independent filmmakers who reinvented Hollywood—most notably Sundance founder Robert Redford and Harvey Weinstein, who with his brother, Bob, made Miramax Films an indie powerhouse. As he did in his acclaimed Easy Riders, Raging Bulls, Peter Biskind “takes on the movie industry of the 1990s and again gets the story” (The New York Times). Biskind charts in fascinating detail the meteoric rise of the controversial Harvey Weinstein, often described as the last mogul, who created an Oscar factory that became the envy of the studios, while leaving a trail of carnage in his wake. He follows Sundance as it grew from a regional film festival to the premier showcase of independent film, succeeding almost despite the mercurial Redford, whose visionary plans were nearly thwarted by his own quixotic personality. Likewise, the directors who emerged from the independent movement, such as Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, and David O. Russell, are now among the best-known directors in Hollywood. Not to mention the actors who emerged with them, like Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Ethan Hawke, and Uma Thurman. Candid, controversial, and “sensationally entertaining” (Los Angeles Times) Down and Dirty Pictures is a must-read for anyone interested in the film world. |
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... According to one source, “Sterling was a very ambitious guy who understood from the beginning that the original board members, all of whom had considerably more experience in film than he did, were potential problems for him in terms of ...
... According to one source, “Sterling was a very ambitious guy who understood from the beginning that the original board members, all of whom had considerably more experience in film than he did, were potential problems for him in terms of ...
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... according to Denise, along came Van Wagenen offering more money to buy the very same script to produce himself, with some sort of financial participation for both of them. The Earles made a deal. In 1984, John Earle died of a heart ...
... according to Denise, along came Van Wagenen offering more money to buy the very same script to produce himself, with some sort of financial participation for both of them. The Earles made a deal. In 1984, John Earle died of a heart ...
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... According to Michael Hausman, who was set to produce, “Redford said to Carolco, 'I don't think it can be made.' He didn't think we had enough money, which was ridiculous. He created [so many] obstacles that the money fell out.” Says ...
... According to Michael Hausman, who was set to produce, “Redford said to Carolco, 'I don't think it can be made.' He didn't think we had enough money, which was ridiculous. He created [so many] obstacles that the money fell out.” Says ...
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... According to several sources Beer, who was making about $100,000 a year, displayed the habits of a studio executive, staying in expensive hotels and eating at pricey restaurants. Maria Schaeffer, whom Beer hired, says, “Many for-profit ...
... According to several sources Beer, who was making about $100,000 a year, displayed the habits of a studio executive, staying in expensive hotels and eating at pricey restaurants. Maria Schaeffer, whom Beer hired, says, “Many for-profit ...
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... According to one staffer, “Redford thought it was too Hollywood.” He reportedly had a hissy fit because he didn't want to wear a tuxedo and was angered by the involvement of Charlton Heston, the National Rifle Association standard ...
... According to one staffer, “Redford thought it was too Hollywood.” He reportedly had a hissy fit because he didn't want to wear a tuxedo and was angered by the involvement of Charlton Heston, the National Rifle Association standard ...
Contenido
Risky Business | |
The Buying Game | |
Hes Gotta Have | |
The House That Quentin Built | |
Pumping Up the Volume | |
Crossover Dreams | |
The Bad Lieutenant | |
The King of New York | |
All That Jazz Is Gone | |
Gods and Monsters | |
The Sweet Hereafter | |
Cast of Characters | |
Photographs | |
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Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent Film Peter Biskind Vista previa limitada - 2004 |
Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent Film Peter Biskind Vista previa limitada - 2005 |
Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent Film Peter Biskind Vista de fragmentos - 2004 |
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