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vonbergundy's review against another edition
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3.5
Love hearing about a process I've taken for granted thousands of times in my life, especially from one of the best journeyman directors to ever do it. The writing is not dry but doesn't stand out much either. Needed Fail Safe to be mentioned more than like once or twice. I guess my only real gripe is that he spoiled Murder on the Orient Express (which I planned on reading later this year).
jme14's review
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A book about the craft of one of the greatest directors to ever live. Such simple prose allows Lumet to provide consistently interesting commentary on how movies are made. All killer no filler.
alex10's review
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Every director needs to make a book like this
jasondeans's review against another edition
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An amazing insight into the industry
jaaaaacobjacob's review
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This has inspired me to film my friends and I riding shopping trolleys off the roof of my house. Thanks Sidney!