Scorsese by Ebert

This book offers a captivating, behind-the-scenes look at the New Hollywood era, featuring many of the directors Scorsese worked alongside, including Francis Ford Coppola and Steven Spielberg. Fans of Ebert's deep dive into a director's career will appreciate Biskind's comprehensive analysis of a pivotal period in cinema history.

Harris meticulously examines five groundbreaking films from 1967, showcasing how they collectively ushered in a new era of filmmaking. Like Ebert's focus on Scorsese's oeuvre, this book provides an insightful cultural and historical analysis of specific cinematic works and their profound impact.

For readers who enjoyed Ebert's critical perspective on Scorsese, this book offers the director's own voice through extensive interviews. It provides an intimate and reflective look into Scorsese's creative process, influences, and the making of his iconic films, complementing Ebert's analysis with first-hand accounts.

This autobiography by the legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa offers a profound and personal journey through his filmmaking career. Readers who appreciate the deep dive into a master's artistic vision, as seen in Ebert's work on Scorsese, will find Kurosawa's reflections on creativity and the craft of cinema equally compelling.

This book provides an unvarnished, detailed account of the disastrous production of Brian De Palma's film adaptation of 'The Bonfire of the Vanities.' It's a gritty, behind-the-scenes look at the complexities, egos, and power dynamics of Hollywood filmmaking, offering a real-world counterpoint to critical analysis.

For those who appreciate Roger Ebert's distinctive critical voice and analytical prowess, this collection offers more of his celebrated essays on cinema's most revered films. It allows readers to further immerse themselves in Ebert's passionate and insightful explorations of film history and artistry.

Written by a legendary screenwriter, this book is a witty, candid, and often cynical insider's guide to the realities of Hollywood filmmaking and screenwriting. Fans of Ebert's informed opinions will enjoy Goldman's sharp observations and behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the industry.

To truly understand the mind behind 'Scorsese by Ebert,' delving into Ebert's own autobiography is essential. This memoir offers a deeply personal, reflective, and often poignant account of his life, career, and enduring love for cinema, revealing the man behind the critical voice.

This seminal work captures a week-long conversation between two directorial giants, Alfred Hitchcock and François Truffaut, dissecting Hitchcock's entire filmography. It's an unparalleled masterclass in film analysis and a deep dive into a director's craft, much like Ebert's examination of Scorsese.

From the perspective of an acclaimed director, Sidney Lumet demystifies the entire filmmaking process, from script to screen. This book offers practical insights and philosophical reflections on the craft, providing a complementary 'behind the scenes' understanding to the critical analysis found in Ebert's work.