{"product_id":"alan-j-pakula-interviews-paperback","title":"Alan J. Pakula: Interviews - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Ryan\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenowned for his masterful storytelling, Alan J. Pakula (1928-1998) left an indelible mark on cinema history. \u003ci\u003eAlan J. Pakula: Interviews \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the director's illustrious career, from his early days in Hollywood to his rise as a major filmmaker. From the famous \"paranoia trilogy\" of \u003ci\u003eKlute\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Parallax View\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAll the President's Men \u003c\/i\u003eto the gripping psychological drama of \u003ci\u003eSophie's Choice\u003c\/i\u003e and his often-undervalued later work, Pakula's diverse filmography has captivated audiences and critics alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The first published collection of interviews with the acclaimed director, this volume presents an illuminating portrait of Pakula as a filmmaker, an artist, and a man of many parts. The eighteen pieces compiled here, including an illuminating introduction and previously unpublished 1983 interview by editor Tom Ryan, provide a broad overview of Pakula's career. In his own words, Pakula recounts his experience as Robert Mulligan's producer, reflects on the bulk of films he made as director, and outlines his approach to the art of filmmaking. Taken as a whole, \u003ci\u003eAlan J. Pakula\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003e Interviews \u003c\/i\u003eis a treasure trove of cinematic wisdom and a fitting tribute to the legacy of an important American filmmaker.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Ryan\u003c\/b\u003e is a former cinema studies lecturer and an Australian critic who has been a regular contributor to film magazines and the arts pages of newspapers for almost forty years. He is author of \u003ci\u003eThe Films of Douglas Sirk\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eExquisite Ironies\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eand Magnificent Obsessions\u003c\/i\u003e and editor of \u003ci\u003eBaz Luhrmann\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003e Interviews\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFred Schepisi\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003e Interviews\u003c\/i\u003e, all published by University Press of Mississippi, and has contributed to numerous anthologies about film and spor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 30, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42744735137855,"sku":"9781496852885","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/8876818a51dc438a33380b0a0423c8fc_c3d52fe4-5508-4b3f-acef-d3322df846ba.webp?v=1765169268","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/alan-j-pakula-interviews-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}