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Film as a Subversive Art
A classic returns. The original edition of Amos Vogel's seminal book, Film as a Subversive Art was first published in 1974, and has been out of print since 1987. According to Vogel--founder of Cinema 16, North America's legendary film society--the book details the "accelerating worldwide trend toward a more liberated cinema, in which subjects and forms hitherto considered...more
Paperback, 335 pages
Published
September 1st 2005
by Trilce
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There's a lot of thought-provoking arguments and analysis Vogel makes when examining a lot of films that exist on the fringe of cinema, both heavily artistic and exploitative. He harps on the merits of well-established art films, bringing a new perspective of how they challenge cinema and the audience's ideas, but mostly focues on a lot of elusive and under-seen films. There are certainly many gems to be found, but probably as many duds as Vogel's conception of subversion and philosophy of cinem...more
I adore this book! I first bought it out of the $1 bin at the bookstore where I worked in grad school, then later paid way more than that for a replacement copy, as it was out of print. I'm so thrilled to see that it's back in print! I learned about my favorite film, Allan King's "Warrendale," because of this book. It's one of my major life goals to someday see every movie Vogel included. An absolute must for anyone who likes cinema to challenge you and make you think. I'd give it more stars if...more
I skimmed through this several years ago at a library, writing down many names and titles; at that point in my life it was very eye-opening, as I was just beginning to expand my cinematic horizons into the strange, sometimes twisted, sometimes kinky, sometimes transcendent realm of experimental/underground/avant-garde filmmaking (there's FAR more to it than just Kenneth Anger's and Stan Brakhage's work!). In this Internet-driven era, with no shortage of movie-related sites and online video strea...more
A classic book on film and those films that lie outside of the mainstream. I first read this in college. The new edition doesn't add much, and it doesn't need to.
I consider this one essential for any serious film book shelf. I could spend the rest of my life searching out these films based on Vogel's descriptions alone.
This is an invaluable reference book. The copy I read was from the library. I would love to have my own copy to refer to it when needed.
If I could force the entire world to read just one book, I’m not sure I wouldn’t pick this one.
The world's greatest Netflix list.
excellent reference book to have!
a great favorite...
Just the title of this was enuf to make me want to read it for a long time - but it took me a long time to get around to it. Any bk w/ this as a basic premise is likely to appeal to me. The cover image is from Makavajev's "WR". This is mostly capsule reviews so it's not as in-depth as it cd be but WHAT A SELECTION! These are probably the movies nearest & dearest to me.
SO GOOD
Oct 13, 2008
Allison
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
european minded film lovers
Recommended to Allison by:
DG
This book is awesome. I didn't get to finish it, because I haven't gotten that book yet. However, a film called Disorder (Desordre) looks like it will be well worth watching.
Jun 11, 2007
Joshua
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
film nerds and fans of disturbing images
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a classic - i paid $200 for this book back in the day. i do not regret it, but much, much cheaper copies are now available. ah well. it's still special to *me*
It's a bit dated.
But I loved the film stills & descriptions of random Russian socialist films.
But I loved the film stills & descriptions of random Russian socialist films.
Total fun! I love Amos Vogel and his big open mind.
essential reading for film
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