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John Badham on Directing
- Notes from the Sets of Saturday Night Fever, WarGames, and More
- Narrated by: John Badham
- Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
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Editorial reviews
Aspiring young directors will find a plethora of practical advice and behind-the-scenes anecdotes in prolific film and TV director John Badham's insightful book.
Badham's inviting, spirited performance of his own work guides the listener through these detailed and often entertaining accounts about extracting the best performances from actors, handling adversity on sets, and establishing healthy, collaborative relationships with casts and crews.
Film buffs or anyone with a fleeting interest in craft of directing will find this to be a must-listen.
Publisher's Summary
Veteran director John Badham explains the elements of action and suspense and dissects the essentials of any good scene from any genre. Badham's list of "12 Questions You Must Ask Before Stepping on Set" is an absolute must in any filmmaker’s toolbox. Whether actor, director, cinematographer, production designer, or any other creative, Badham gives you the tools to deconstruct and solve scenes that either don’t work or need sharpening. Continuing the work begun in his best-selling book I'll Be in My Trailer, Badham shares more insights into working with difficult actors, rehearsal techniques, and getting the best performance from your cast.
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- Mia
- 03-07-2019
Great Insight & Advice
Some really great practical advice and knowledge along with some fantastic anecdotes and insights from not only John Badham but many other renowned directors too. If you don’t know his work and you want to direct a film maybe choose a different career
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- Anonymous User
- 31-03-2022
Good to hear from a real director
A great read with curious anecdotes and an insight into studio politics.
Highly recommended.
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