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Remotely: Travels in the Binge of TV
This may be Thomson’s most engaging book yet. His exceptional work fizzes with ideas about how media shapes what viewers see.
The Fatal Alliance: A Century of War on Film
This stellar book is about how filmmakers simplify the bloody business of war and why audiences buy into it. Readers who enjoy vigorous arguments and good writing will love this book.
Acting Naturally: The Magic in Great Performances
An intriguing book by one of the greatest living writers about film.
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A Light in the Dark: A History of Movie Directors
Thomson’s own genius is his ability to remain one of the leading authorities on cinematic history, without shying away from the controversial. Cinephiles seeking provocative arguments will appreciate his work.
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Murder and the Movies
Thomson leads readers on a meandering path, never successfully reaching a conclusion. However, the journey isn’t unpleasant and Thomson is a reservoir of film knowledge.
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Sleeping with Strangers: How the Movies Shaped Desire
Cinephiles with critical eyes will get the most out of this exploration of "beauty on screen, desire in our heads, and the alchemy they make in the dark." [See Prepub Alert, 8/27/18.]
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Television: A Biography
Thomson's discussion of a "crowded medium" can feel haphazard at times, and frequent references to current political figures seem tacked on in an otherwise readable examination of this pervasive medium over the past 60 years.
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How To Watch a Movie
Highly readable and wickedly smart, this title will inspire both lay film fans and film students to watch more closely. [See Prepub Alert, 5/11/15.]
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