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Scorsese by Ebert
By Roger Ebert
* Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
* Number Of Pages: 320
* Publication Date: 2009-09-15
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0226182037
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780226182032
Product Description:
Roger Ebert wrote the first film review that director Martin Scorsese ever received—for 1967’s I Call First, later renamed Who’s That Knocking at My Door—creating a lasting bond that made him one of Scorsese’s most appreciative and perceptive commentators. Scorsese by Ebert offers the first record of America’s most respected film critic’s engagement with the works of America’s greatest living director, chronicling every single feature film in Scorsese’s considerable oeuvre, from his aforementioned debut to his 2008 release, the Rolling Stones documentary Shine a Light.
In the course of eleven interviews done over almost forty years, the book also includes Scorsese’s own insights on both his accomplishments and disappointments. Ebert has also written and included six new reconsiderations of the director’s less commented upon films, as well as a substantial introduction that provides a framework for understanding both Scorsese and his profound impact on American cinema.
"Given their career-long back-and-forth, this collection makes perfect sense. . . . In these reconsiderations, Ebert invites us into his thought processes, letting us see not just what he thinks, but how he forms his opinions. Ebert’s insights into Scorsese are terrific, but this book offers the bonus of further insights into Ebert himself."—Time Out Chicago
"Ebert, film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times, is an unabashed fan of Scorsese, whom he considers ‘the most gifted director of his generation.’ . . . Of special note are interviews with Scorsese over a 25-year period, in which the director candidly discusses his body of work."—Publishers Weekly
Summary: Jim Herrin's review for www.thejaneellen.com
Rating: 4
Scorsese by Ebert
There's not a lot of new writing in this book, which is mostly a
collection of reviews that film critic Roger Ebert has done of movies
directed by Martin Scorsese. But that doesn't mean it's not worth
reading. Ebert is an exceptional writer, even if I don't always agree
with his taste in movies. Reading Ebert's reviews is like listening
to a friend and fellow movie fan discuss what's good and what's not.
He can, like most critics, get too involved in the art of filmmaking
or the technique of shooting a movie, rather than just telling you
whether it's worth seeing or not. But, even in those cases, the
quality of the writing shines through. Ebert is wrong when he says
that "The KIng of Comedy" is not a good film, while later on praising
"The Departed," an overlong movie about corruption in the Boston
Police Department. But part of the enjoyment -- especially if you
have seen the films -- is hearing both Ebert and Scorsese talk about
them and about their relative merits. I give it a definite thumbs up.
Summary: Just a collection of reviews
Rating: 2
"Scorsese by Ebert" may seem the best of both worlds: the finest American filmmaker approached by the finest American film criticist. And it would have been so, if the book wasn't just a collection of reviews, interviews and some second-thought appreciations of some of his movies. It's evident, from the review of Scorsese's first work in 1967, that Ebert was touched by Scorsese as a twin soul - in cinema terms, at least. However, there's much to say about the director than a review can hold, and unfortunately a collection of reviews will not provide the insight and, most important, the actual situation under which each movie was made. Ebert is a great film criticist and a lot of his knowledge and thoughts about Scorsese and his cinema will not be available to us in this book, unfortunately. Nevertheless, as a detailed guide to the career of Scorsese, it will be very interesting for those who are first approaching the work of the director.
Summary: good but padded...
Rating: 4
This book includes Ebert's reviews of Scorsese's films, more recent reconsiderations of some of the movies, and transcripts of interviews with Scorsese. All of this material is interesting, thoughtful and thought-provoking, and well written. However, the book has been padded with "introduction" chapters that tell you exactly what you'll find in the reviews and reconsiderations, sometimes using almost exactly the same words. This is unfortunate because in effect you will have already read what follows before you read it.
If you haven't seen all of Scorsese's movies, it might lead you to seek out the ones you haven't seen. If you have, it might lead you to follow in Ebert's footsteps and "reconsider" them by watching some of them again.
Summary: A Master's Work Examined by a Master Moviegoer
Rating: 5
As much as Roger Ebert clearly loves the films of Scorsese, he is able to remain objective in his criticism. His writing is easy to read, like talking to a friend. He is able to highlight a theme through all of the films of Scorsese, as a true admirer of movies and their makers. For any fans of Roger Ebert and/or Martin Scorses, this book is wonderful.
Summary: Scorsese became one of the greatest Artists of the 20th... And Ebert knew it from the beginning
Rating: 5
One thing Ebert shares with his subject is burning passion. Ebert has reviewed films for over 40 years while Scorsese has made films for that long. What has sustained them is a passionate love of movies. Ebert called it from the beginning and Scorsese fulfilled his early promise. From Mean Streets to Taxi Driver, from Raging Bull to Goodfellas, From Casino to The Aviator - Scorsese has forged brilliant cinema that will be an integral part of the foundation of 21st century film (in which he continues to participate himself).
This book is a testament to the skill of both of these avid film fans and shows that Roger Ebert is still a necessary man with much work yet to do.
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