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PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
ISBN-100226182029
ISBN-139780226182025
eBay Product ID (ePID)66057727
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Book TitleScorsese by Ebert
Number of Pages314 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2008
TopicFilm / General, Individual Director (See Also Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts), Film / Direction & Production, Film / History & Criticism
GenrePerforming Arts
AuthorRoger Ebert
FormatHardcover
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Item Weight21 Oz
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LCCN2008-015418
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Given their career-long back-and-forth, this collection makes perfect sense. It's a project Ebert has talked about for years, and during his recent recovery from surgery, he finally made it a reality. Ebert has collected all of his original reviews of Scorsese's films, along with interviews and essays on the director. That would be a great thing on its own, but the real strength of this book comes from his new essays about a number of the films. These afford readers a wonderful opportunity to see how someone approaches the same work of art over decades. . . . In these reconsiderations, Ebert invites us into his thought processes, letting us see not just what he thinks, but how he forms his opinions. Ebert's insights into Scorsese are terrific, but this book offers the bonus of further insights into Ebert himself." Time Out Chicago, "This book is proof that the greatest criticism is simply careful and educated observation that connects a filmmaker with his subject, his audience, and his time. Ebert is one of the most acclaimed and perceptive critics of his time, and this unique book is an invaluable study in the canon of both film and criticism." Library Journal, A film-by-film chronicling of the professional, yet passionate, Ebert-Scorsese relationship. Packaged together are every Ebert review of a Scorsese title, as well as an array of essays, interviews, and the transcript of an on-stage discussion between the director and writer. . . . Ebert has also gone back to write an additional 'reconsideration' of a half-dozen select Scorsese titles. . . . A work of obvious affection, even adoration, what might surprise readers most is how Scorsese by Ebert emerges as a work of profound identification., "A film-by-film chronicling of the professional, yet passionate, Ebert-Scorsese relationship. Packaged together are every Ebert review of a Scorsese title, as well as an array of essays, interviews, and the transcript of an on-stage discussion between the director and writer. . . . Ebert has also gone back to write an additional ''reconsideration'' of a half-dozen select Scorsese titles. . . . A work of obvious affection, even adoration, what might surprise readers most is how Scorsese by Ebert emerges as a work of profound identification."S. James Snyder, Time, "Already a revered film critic, Ebert is also one of the most perceptive writers living today. And the level of perception present in his syndicated movie reviews is at its peak in this admiringly ciritical book about another revered figure. Through the eyes of Ebert, we go on a reflective journey into the mind of Scorses and, by extension, our own minds."Michael Bizunowicz, Shepherd Express, "Ebert, film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times , is an unabashed fan of Scorsese, whom he considers "the most gifted director of his generation." To prove it, he's compiled his reviews of every Scorsese film-beginning with I Call First in 1967 to his latest, Shine a Light . Along the way, Ebert pays special tribute to five "masterpieces," including Taxi Driver , Raging Bull and Mean Streets , which he calls "one of the source points of modern movies." These three films in particular, Ebert argues, reflect Scorsese's ongoing preoccupation with sex and guilt, themes fueled by a Catholic upbringing and his childhood in New York City's Little Italy. Citing the director's strong collaboration with actor Robert De Niro and screenwriter Paul Schrader, Ebert says all three men seem "fascinated by the lives of tortured, violent, guilt-ridden characters," usually men who cannot relate to women, such as Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver or Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull . Of special note are interviews with Scorsese over a 25-year period, in which the director candidly discusses his body of work.", "This book is proof that the greatest criticism is simply careful and educated observation that connects a filmmaker with his subject, his audience, and his time. Ebert is one of the most acclaimed and perceptive critics of his time, and this unique book is an invaluable study in the canon of both film and criticism."-Library Journal, Whether you're a Scorsese connoisseur or someone just discovering the acclaimed auteur, Roger Ebert's Scorsese is a thought-provoking appreciation of more than 40 years of masterful moviemaking., An invaluable, historical resource for the Scorsese scholar and an entertaining, informative document for the Scorsese fan., [Eberts'] enthusiasm and conviction are obvious here; accordingly, this is some of his best stuff., Noting Ebert's coverage of one filmmaker, The University of Chicago Press asked the critic to collect his writings in a volume titled Scorsese by Ebert , which deceptively looks like a small-scale critical biography. [...] Well, they aren't slouches over at Chicago UP, and neither is the critic. [...] Such insight comes with ease from Ebert, proof of him having seen all of Scorsese's films (some numerous times) not for assignments, but as an obsession. Ebert's style also stems from his rapid-fire process in which he composes nearly as fast as he types. (Alas, how all critics aren't created equal.), "Ebert, film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times , is an unabashed fan of Scorsese, whom he considers "the most gifted director of his generation." To prove it, he''s compiled his reviews of every Scorsese film-beginning with I Call First in 1967 to his latest, Shine a Light . Along the way, Ebert pays special tribute to five "masterpieces," including Taxi Driver , Raging Bull and Mean Streets , which he calls "one of the source points of modern movies." These three films in particular, Ebert argues, reflect Scorsese''s ongoing preoccupation with sex and guilt, themes fueled by a Catholic upbringing and his childhood in New York City''s Little Italy. Citing the director''s strong collaboration with actor Robert De Niro and screenwriter Paul Schrader, Ebert says all three men seem "fascinated by the lives of tortured, violent, guilt-ridden characters," usually men who cannot relate to women, such as Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver or Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull . Of special note are interviews with Scorsese over a 25-year period, in which the director candidly discusses his body of work." Publishers Weekly, Given their career-long back-and-forth, this collection makes perfect sense. It's a project Ebert has talked about for years, and during his recent recovery from surgery, he finally made it a reality. Ebert has collected all of his original reviews of Scorsese's films, along with interviews and essays on the director. That would be a great thing on its own, but the real strength of this book comes from his new essays about a number of the films. These afford readers a wonderful opportunity to see how someone approaches the same work of art over decades. . . . In these reconsiderations, Ebert invites us into his thought processes, letting us see not just what he thinks, but how he forms his opinions. Ebert's insights into Scorsese are terrific, but this book offers the bonus of further insights into Ebert himself., This book is proof that the greatest criticism is simply careful and educated observation that connects a filmmaker with his subject, his audience, and his time. Ebert is one of the most acclaimed and perceptive critics of his time, and this unique book is an invaluable study in the canon of both film and criticism., Scorsese by Ebert is one of the finest books to ever be written on the medium of film. . . . An illuminating and insightful look at a virtuoso director written by a virtuoso journalist; it''s the Citizen Kane of film criticism., "Scorsese by Ebert is one of the finest books to ever be written on the medium of film. . . . An illuminating and insightful look at a virtuoso director written by a virtuoso journalist; it''s the Citizen Kane of film criticism."-Anthony Kuzminski, Antitainment, "Ebert, film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times, is an unabashed fan of Scorsese, whom he considers "the most gifted director of his generation." To prove it, he''s compiled his reviews of every Scorsese film-beginning with I Call First in 1967 to his latest, Shine a Light. Along the way, Ebert pays special tribute to five "masterpieces," including Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Mean Streets, which he calls "one of the source points of modern movies." These three films in particular, Ebert argues, reflect Scorsese''s ongoing preoccupation with sex and guilt, themes fueled by a Catholic upbringing and his childhood in New York City''s Little Italy. Citing the director''s strong collaboration with actor Robert De Niro and screenwriter Paul Schrader, Ebert says all three men seem "fascinated by the lives of tortured, violent, guilt-ridden characters," usually men who cannot relate to women, such as Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver or Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull. Of special note are interviews with Scorsese over a 25-year period, in which the director candidly discusses his body of work."-Publishers Weekly, Scorsese by Ebert is one of the finest books to ever be written on the medium of film. . . . An illuminating and insightful look at a virtuoso director written by a virtuoso journalist; it's the Citizen Kane of film criticism., "A film-by-film chronicling of the professional, yet passionate, Ebert-Scorsese relationship. Packaged together are every Ebert review of a Scorsese title, as well as an array of essays, interviews, and the transcript of an on-stage discussion between the director and writer. . . . Ebert has also gone back to write an additional ''reconsideration'' of a half-dozen select Scorsese titles. . . . A work of obvious affection, even adoration, what might surprise readers most is how Scorsese by Ebert emerges as a work of profound identification."-Time, "Whether you''re a Scorsese connoisseur or someone just discovering the acclaimed auteur, Roger Ebert''s Scorsese is a thought-provoking appreciation of more than 40 years of masterful moviemaking."Kyle Rupprecht, Movie Maker, "An invaluable, historical resource for the Scorsese scholar and an entertaining, informative document for the Scorsese fan."-Choice, "Given their career-long back-and-forth, this collection makes perfect sense. It's a project Ebert has talked about for years, and during his recent recovery from surgery, he finally made it a reality. Ebert has collected all of his original reviews of Scorsese's films, along with interviews and essays on the director. That would be a great thing on its own, but the real strength of this book comes from his new essays about a number of the films. These afford readers a wonderful opportunity to see how someone approaches the same work of art over decades. . . . In these reconsiderations, Ebert invites us into his thought processes, letting us see not just what he thinks, but how he forms his opinions. Ebert's insights into Scorsese are terrific, but this book offers the bonus of further insights into Ebert himself."-Time Out Chicago, " Scorsese by Ebert is one of the finest books to ever be written on the medium of film. . . . An illuminating and insightful look at a virtuoso director written by a virtuoso journalist; it''s the Citizen Kane of film criticism."Anthony Kuzminski, Antitainment, "Whether you''re a Scorsese connoisseur or someone just discovering the acclaimed auteur, Roger Ebert''s Scorsese is a thought-provoking appreciation of more than 40 years of masterful moviemaking."-Kyle Rupprecht, Movie Maker, "An invaluable, historical resource for the Scorsese scholar and an entertaining, informative document for the Scorsese fan." Choice, [Eberts''] enthusiasm and conviction are obvious here; accordingly, this is some of his best stuff., "Whether you''re a Scorsese connoisseur or someone just discovering the acclaimed auteur, Roger Ebert''s Scorsese is a thought-provoking appreciaton of more than 40 years of masterful moviemaking."-Kyle Rupprecht, Movie Maker, "Already a revered film critic, Ebert is also one of the most perceptive writers living today. And the level of perception present in his syndicated movie reviews is at its peak in this admiringly ciritical book about another revered figure. Through the eyes of Ebert, we go on a reflective journey into the mind of Scorses and, by extension, our own minds."-Michael Bizunowicz, Shepherd Express, Already a revered film critic, Ebert is also one of the most perceptive writers living today. And the level of perception present in his syndicated movie reviews is at its peak in this admiringly ciritical book about another revered figure. Through the eyes of Ebert, we go on a reflective journey into the mind of Scorses and, by extension, our own minds.
Dewey Decimal791.4302/33092
Table Of ContentForeword, by Martin Scorsese Introduction Part 1 : Beginning Introduction I Call First Who''s That Knocking at My Door Reconsideration Woodstock: An Interview with Martin Scorsese & Company Boxcar Bertha Mean Streets Alice Doesn''t Live Here Anymore Taxi Driver An Interview with Martin Scorsese and Paul Schrader New York, New York Reconsideration The Last Waltz Part 2 : Achieving Introduction Raging Bull The King of Comedy Scorsese: King of Romantic Pain Reconsideration After Hours Reconsideration The Color of Money The Last Temptation of Christ Scorsese''s Last Temptation Reconsideration New York Stories: "Life Lessons" Martin Scorsese and His "New York" Story Part 3 : Establishing Introduction GoodFellas Why GoodFellas was the Best Film of 1990 Cape Fear The Age of Innocence The Innocence of Martin Scorsese Casino De Niro, Pesci, Scorsese Tell a Shocking Mob Story in Casino Part 4 : Reflecting Introduction Wexner Center for the Arts Interview Part 5 : Venturing Introduction Kundun Scorsese Learns from Those Who Went before Him Reconsideration Bringing Out the Dead Bringing Out Scorsese Gangs of New York Gangs All Here for Scorsese The Aviator Howard''s End: Scorsese and the Aviator No Direction Home: Bob Dylan The Departed Shine a Light Part 6 : Masterpieces Introduction Mean Streets Taxi Driver Raging Bull GoodFellas The Age of Innocence Index
SynopsisRoger Ebert wrote the first film review that director Martin Scorsese ever received--for 1967's I Call First , later renamed Who's That Knocking at My Door --creating a lasting bond that made him one of Scorsese's most appreciative and perceptive commentators. Scorsese by Ebert offers the first record of America's most respected film critic's engagement with the works of America's greatest living director, chronicling every single feature film in Scorsese's considerable oeuvre, from his aforementioned debut to his 2008 release, the Rolling Stones documentary Shine a Light. In the course of eleven interviews done over almost forty years, the book also includes Scorsese's own insights on both his accomplishments and disappointments. Ebert has also written and included six new reconsiderations of the director's less commented upon films, as well as a substantial introduction that provides a framework for understanding both Scorsese and his profound impact on American cinema. "Given their career-long back-and-forth, this collection makes perfect sense. . . . In these reconsiderations, Ebert invites us into his thought processes, letting us see not just what he thinks, but how he forms his opinions. Ebert's insights into Scorsese are terrific, but this book offers the bonus of further insights into Ebert himself."-- Time Out Chicago "Ebert, film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times , is an unabashed fan of Scorsese, whom he considers 'the most gifted director of his generation.' . . . Of special note are interviews with Scorsese over a 25-year period, in which the director candidly discusses his body of work."-- Publishers Weekly
LC Classification NumberPN1998.3.S39E33 2008
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I'm not Mr Ebert's biggest fan, but he recognizes Mr. Scorsese's significance, and expresses gratitude to have known him personally. An important document.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
