{"product_id":"alan-j-pakula-tom-ryan-9781496852885","title":"Alan J. Pakula: Interviews","description":"Renowned for his masterful storytelling, Alan J. Pakula (1928-1998) left an indelible mark on cinema history. \u003ci\u003eAlan J. Pakula: Interviews \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the director's illustrious career, from his early days in Hollywood to his rise as a major filmmaker. From the famous \"paranoia trilogy\" of \u003ci\u003eKlute\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Parallax View\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAll the President's Men \u003c\/i\u003eto the gripping psychological drama of \u003ci\u003eSophie's Choice\u003c\/i\u003e and his often-undervalued later work, Pakula's diverse filmography has captivated audiences and critics alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The first published collection of interviews with the acclaimed director, this volume presents an illuminating portrait of Pakula as a filmmaker, an artist, and a man of many parts. The eighteen pieces compiled here, including an illuminating introduction and previously unpublished 1983 interview by editor Tom Ryan, provide a broad overview of Pakula's career. In his own words, Pakula recounts his experience as Robert Mulligan's producer, reflects on the bulk of films he made as director, and outlines his approach to the art of filmmaking. Taken as a whole, \u003ci\u003eAlan J. Pakula\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003e Interviews \u003c\/i\u003eis a treasure trove of cinematic wisdom and a fitting tribute to the legacy of an important American filmmaker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tom Ryan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1496852885\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781496852885\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University Press of Mississippi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/30\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d","brand":"Tom Ryan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46136176214271,"sku":"9781496852885","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e5210ba9-5a60-4156-bba5-1e805f688d9c.jpg?v=1726415909","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/alan-j-pakula-tom-ryan-9781496852885","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}