Scorsese Up Close: A Study of the Films (The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series)

Scorsese Up Close: A Study of the Films (The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series) by Nyce, Ben. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780810847873.

Unlike other books on Martin Scorsese that favor the discussion of broad themes and plot summaries, Scorsese Up Close: A Study of the Films also looks at the cinematic text of the great directors films. With a scrutiny comparable to the detail Scorsese brings to the shooting and editing process, author Ben Nyce examines particular shots or sequences of shots in many of the directors works. By focusing on these key components, Nyce explains how the visual and aural elements of such scenes dramatize Scorseses singular vision. Nyce first discusses several of the early works that established Scorsese as a filmmaker, beginning with a short student film, Whats a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? Subsequent chapters focus on individual films in the Scorsese canon, including Mean Streets, The Last Temptation of Christ, The Age of Innocence, Bringing out the Dead, Taxi Driver, and Raging Bull. Nyces close attention to the details within each of these films will satisfy fans and students alike, especially those who share a passion for Scorseses artistry and an appreciation for the craft of his filmmaking. Illustrated with photos.