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Vibes From The Screen: Getting Greater Enjoyment From Films
Bob Moss builds his book around the words of the great filmmakers. Through them, he introduces readers to the elements of film, filmmakers’ techniques, and how to find the meanings portrayed. This dynamic guide also provides an understanding of how various people involved in making a film think about their craft.
From these glimpses, the viewer gains better insight into recognizing the themes communicated through the images and sounds of a film. The proven result is greater film enjoyment.
“Vibes From The Screen is a must for all filmgoers. Neophytes and professionals alike will benefit...”
—Penelope Steiner, Peneflix.com and Board Chair Cinema/Chicago - presenter of the Chicago International Film Festival
“Reading this book will alter the way you view movies. Bob Moss offers insight into the moviemaking process, while doing a great job detailing how (and why) film has evolved to become one of the world’s most important and influential art forms.” —Buzz Hirsch, Producer
From these glimpses, the viewer gains better insight into recognizing the themes communicated through the images and sounds of a film. The proven result is greater film enjoyment.
“Vibes From The Screen is a must for all filmgoers. Neophytes and professionals alike will benefit...”
—Penelope Steiner, Peneflix.com and Board Chair Cinema/Chicago - presenter of the Chicago International Film Festival
“Reading this book will alter the way you view movies. Bob Moss offers insight into the moviemaking process, while doing a great job detailing how (and why) film has evolved to become one of the world’s most important and influential art forms.” —Buzz Hirsch, Producer
282 pages, Paperback
First published August 23, 2016
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Bob Moss
1 book8 followersBob Moss is a member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Northwestern University in Chicago. He coordinates film study groups at OLLI on topics such as “The Art of Watching Film”, ”Scene by Scene” and “The Story of Film.” He also leads a number of biweekly movie discussion groups in which the members analyze current feature films and conducts monthly post-screening discussions at his favorite “art” film theaters in Chicago. Bob is a graduate of Northwestern University (Ph.B.) and I.I.T. Chicago Kent College of Law (J.D.).
Bob was inspired to write his book by the positive response he received from the discussion group members, who learned how to use the film-analysis techniques.
Bob was inspired to write his book by the positive response he received from the discussion group members, who learned how to use the film-analysis techniques.
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August 21, 2021
This is probably a very good book for those who wish to study how to watch movies. I sort of ended up reading it by accident. There are interesting ideas here.
But if you're just looking for a good book to read, maybe go for fiction or biography or history. This is more of a classroom thing.
Into movies? Go for it.
But if you're just looking for a good book to read, maybe go for fiction or biography or history. This is more of a classroom thing.
Into movies? Go for it.
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