{"product_id":"studying-the-usual-suspects-judith-gunn-9781903663691","title":"Studying the Usual Suspects: Instructor's Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe story of \u003ci\u003eThe Usual Suspects\u003c\/i\u003e has the kind of \"rags to riches\" back story that makes not only the film itself, but the tale of its creation a tale worth telling. Inspired by a magazine headline, it was a poster before it was a screenplay, yet it stands in opposition to the High Concept Hollywood movie. \u003ci\u003eStudying\u003c\/i\u003e The Usual Suspects is an analysis of a film that is both a ripping yarn and an exercise in virtuoso technique. Author Judith Gunn offers: a thorough introduction to semiotics as a way of approaching the multiple meanings of the film; a consideration of the film's noir antecedents and influences; a discussion of the film's playful approach to narrative; an overview of John Ottman's unique role as both composer and editor and how this affects the finished article, including a shot-by-shot analysis of the dramatic and mysterious opening sequence; and a definitive account of the film's genesis from idea to film festival acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Judith Gunn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1903663695\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781903663691\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Liverpool University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/19\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.16d","brand":"Judith Gunn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47611834794239,"sku":"9781903663691","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6168156f-79b5-4b4a-9806-223f790f2a69.jpg?v=1764516383","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/studying-the-usual-suspects-judith-gunn-9781903663691","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}