How to View and Appreciate Great Movies
Narrated by Eric Williams
- Released
- February 18, 2019
- Length
- 12 hrs 55 mins
- Format
- Lecture
- Publisher
- The Great Courses
In this engaging audiobook, filmmaker and professor Eric R. Williams explores the key elements that make movies "great," analyzing over 250 films from classics like Casablanca and The Godfather to more diverse selections. He reveals how various filmmaking techniques—such as lighting, sound, and special effects—shape our emotional experience and deepen our understanding of storytelling. By offering insights into the creative process, Williams provides listeners with new tools to appreciate both beloved favorites and lesser-known films, encouraging a fresh and nuanced perspective on cinema.
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