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John Badham on Directing

Notes from the Sets of Saturday Night Fever, WarGames, and More

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John Badham on Directing

By: John Badham
Narrated by: John Badham
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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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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.
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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

Great Insight & Advice

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A great read with curious anecdotes and an insight into studio politics.

Highly recommended.
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Good to hear from a real director

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