MAD AS HELL: THE MAKING OF NETWORK

from knightlight777

When I first decided to review this book I wondered if something written about its making would be interesting to read as the movie was as great to watch. It was. Dave Izkoff takes an intriguing look at the many factors and subplots that went into making this iconic picture. From Paddy Chayefsky'...

from ALincolnNut

Given the importance of auteur theory, most prestigious movies in the past half-century are known by their directors. It is a Steven Spielberg movie, a Martin Scorcese picture, or an Alfred Hitchock film (or, even more singularly, a Spike Lee joint). Beyond this, a few are known for particularly ...

from Skybalon

There are not too many biographies of a movie out there, so there's not much to compare with this, but this is pretty good. There were some surprises here and it was consistently entertaining throughout. As one would expect when a movie is the subject of a book, the overall importance of that mov...

from Sullywriter

The fascinating story behind the making of a satirical masterpiece, the most prophetic film ever made, and the genius who wrote it.

from twolfe360

Teaching a high school film class, I have many books concerning Hollywood, film making and the making of films. I requested the book so I could read about Network, a movie I have seen reference to and remember the infamous "I'm as mas as hell. . ." but had never watched. So my hat is off to Dave ...