The Art Of Sergio Leone's Once Upon A Time In The West: A Critical Appreciation
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (817 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786420928 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 223 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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The first two chapters deal with the relationship between Once Upon a Time in the West and the western films that preceded it, particularly those of John Ford. Nevertheless, Leone’s greatest cinematic achievement, Once Upon a Time in the West, served to refute these criticisms while exposing the director’s unique romanticism and artistic ambition. Despite his many achievements as a child of the Italian Cinecitta studios, however, Sergio Leone has been judged severely by writers who find his films lacking in ideas and moralists who find his films unduly cynical. Subsequent chapters concentrate on the central characters of Once Upon a Time in the West, with special attention to Jill, Leone’s first female protagonist and a surprisingly successful character, central to the plot and accorded a kind of existential strength usually reserved for men in Westerns. As Leone’s fourth successful American western film, Once Upon a Time in the West earned him acclaim for liberating the western genre, restoring it to a place of antique American simplicity. Few directors are characterized by both extraordinary film craft and the ironic reputation for lowbrow films. The principal goal of this book is to sharpen an appre
. His articles have appeared in both literature and film publications. About the AuthorJohn Fawell is an associate professor in Humanities at the College of General Studies at Boston University. He lives in Quincy, Massachusetts
His articles have appeared in both literature and film publications. John Fawell is an associate professor in Humanities at the College of General Studies at Boston University. He lives in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Lucid Study of a Classic Matthew Sorrento It's not easy finding a film book in a suitable style. Many are heavy on the analysis (which is often appropriate) while others are breezy "celebrations" consisting of nothing more than anecdotes strung together in chapter format. John Fawell's study of Once Upon a Time is a lucid blend of discussion and . Pasta & Pistols Clifford Jacobs The title of this review is my spin on the "spaghetti western" genre. This book is a wonderful analysis of Leone's masterpiece Once Upon a Time in the West. Some parts of the book are a little redundant, but that's a very minor critique. The author's insight to the characters, production, script and sound. Great Teacher I am writing this review solely based on having had Prof. Fawell as a teacher. We did a small section on Leone's Once Upon a Time in The West, and I found it incredibly interesting. Prof. Fawell makes learning a joy, and if his book is anything like his teaching style, than i URGE you to buy his book!