Cult Movie Stars
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| - | :''Cult Movie Stars'' was my first movie book, it gave me new perspectives on the nature of cinema. I went into the Fnac and asked for a book on movies, but 'other' films. A sales lady recommended this one. It was my first foray into cult films. Somewhat dated by still highly recommended. [Nov 2006] | + | :''Cult Movie Stars'' was my first movie book, it gave me new perspectives on the nature of cinema. I went into the Fnac and asked for a book on movies, but 'other' films. A sales lady recommended this one. It was my first foray into cult films. Somewhat dated by still highly recommended. --[[User:Jahsonic|Jahsonic]] 07:46, 28 September 2007 (CEST) |
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- Cult Movie Stars was my first movie book, it gave me new perspectives on the nature of cinema. I went into the Fnac and asked for a book on movies, but 'other' films. A sales lady recommended this one. It was my first foray into cult films. Somewhat dated by still highly recommended. --Jahsonic 07:46, 28 September 2007 (CEST)
Cult of personality: directors or actors
That an actor is more important than a director to 'sell' a movie to its audience is apparent from the fact that Amazon lists the name of the movie star next to a movie, not the director.
As a rule, I try to follow the work of certain directors, but seeing one of my favourite actors or actresses starring in a film is a reason in itself to see it.
For an interesting view on how directors choose their actors and what they desire from them is Catherine Breillat's 2003 highbrow and entertaining movie Sex is Comedy.
My personal favourite actors include James Spader, Jennifer Jason Leigh, James Woods, Dirk Bogarde, Michael Moriarty, Christopher Walken, Karen Black, Gérard Depardieu, Patrick Dewaere, Philippe Noiret, Bruce Dern, ...
[Book that got me started in being interested in offbeat cinema: About movie stars and their films who developed a cult audience.
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