{"product_id":"how-to-watch-a-movie-paperback","title":"How to Watch a Movie - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Thomson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his most inventive exploration of the medium yet, David Thomson--one of our most provocative authorities on all things cinema--shows us how to get more out of watching any movie. Guiding us through each element of the viewing experience, considering the significance of everything from what we see and hear on-screen--actors, shots, cuts, dialogue, music--to the specifics of how, where, and with whom we do the viewing, Thomson explicates the movie watching experience with his customary candor and wit. Delivering keen analyses of films ranging from \u003ci\u003eCitizen Kane\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003e12 Years a Slave\u003c\/i\u003e, in \u003ci\u003eHow to Watch a Movie, \u003c\/i\u003e Thomson shows moviegoers how to more deeply appreciate both the artistry and the manipulation of film--and in so doing enriches our viewing experience immensely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Thomson has written about film for \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian, The Independent, The New York Times, The New Republic, Salon, Movieline, Film Comment, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSight \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author of more than thirty books on film, including \u003ci\u003eThe New Biographical Dictionary of Film, Rosebud: The Story of Orson Welles, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Whole Equation: A History of Hollywood\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749661573408,"sku":"9781101910849","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/41196d108f419bbaf25da62604c3660e.webp?v=1779935802","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/how-to-watch-a-movie-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}