: Akira Kurosawa, Ingmar Bergman, Jean-Luc Godard, and Federico Fellini.
: His corpse was stolen for ransom two months after he died. Secret Lives of Great Filmmakers: What Your Tea...
The book moves away from traditional film theory to focus on the "sordid details" and human flaws of legendary directors. : Akira Kurosawa, Ingmar Bergman, Jean-Luc Godard, and
Reviewers from Blogcritics and Amazon describe the book as a "fun diversion" or "trashy fun" that should be taken with a grain of salt. It is designed as an accessible, "coffee table" read rather than an academic text. Reviewers from Blogcritics and Amazon describe the book
: Is described as a "self-proclaimed Ant Wrangler" who holds a deep fascination for insects.
: Profiles are generally presented in birth order, starting with pioneers like D.W. Griffith and ending with modern figures like Quentin Tarantino . Notable Filmmakers Featured
The book covers a wide range of Hollywood and international legends, including: : D.W. Griffith and Cecil B. DeMille.