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| REEL PEOPLE: Finding
Ourselves in the Movies by Howard M. Gluss, Ph.D. & Scott Edward Smith "What a great aid to writing your book REEL PEOPLE has been for me. A cast of strong, coherent characters is the basis of all truly good films -- and the hardest thing for writers to master. Nothing I've ever read has been as helpful as your analysis. Finally, an aid to screenwriters, beginning or veteran, that gives us a handle on the mysterious process of character creation. Now when there's something "off" about one of my characters, I've got a way to put him back on track. Not only that, but it's a real treat to read: instructive, engaging, and fun." Don Roos, Director/Screenwriter BOUNCE,THE OPPOSITE OF SEX, BOYS ON THE SIDE, LOVE FIELD |
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| "REEL PEOPLE is
an insightful analytical tool, invaluable not only to writers, but
also to anyone looking to better understand characters, and for
that matter, possibly themselves. Dr. Gluss has chosen excellent
examples from films to illustrate his points, achieving the exceptional
feat of making the reading as entertaining as watching the characters
on screen. Dump your shrink and buy this book!" Gary Levinsohn, Producer THE PATRIOT, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, A SIMPLE PLAN |
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| "Here now is a
very thorough study of film personas . A fascinating look into the
psychology that lies behind a wide variety of character types. It
relies on in-depth research and is a valuable aid to any screenwriter."
David Parfitt, Producer SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, WINGS OF THE DOVE, HENRY V |
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| "Through careful
research, clinical experience, and a prodigious knowledge of cinema,
author-psychotherapist Dr. Howard Gluss has written a book both
scholarly and entertaining. Rich in detail, his fascinating treatise
surveys memorable personality archetypes depicted in film - what
they represent, why we celebrate them, and sometimes even make them
our metaphors for living. The author has given us a big helping
of new knowledge, seasoned with spicy facts, humor and nostalgia.
This is a reading must not only for movie-makers and movie-lovers
but for anyone interested in the creative process." William Luce, Playwright/Screenwriter THE BELLE OF AMHERST, BARRYMORE, THE LAST DAYS OF PATTON |
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| "Although conflict
and structure are difficult aspects in their own right, it. s the
creation of believable and sympathetic characters that is by far
the hardest. REEL PEOPLE not only points out many ways to make the
process easier, but makes them easy to remember through wonderful
anecdotes." David Zucker, Writer/Director/Producer AIRPLANE!, NAKED GUN, RUTHLESS PEOPLE |
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| "What a fine read
this is. Highly informative and instructive, REEL PEOPLE, makes
what industry folk refer to as "development hell" considerably less
hellish. This is an indispensable tool for those of us who are not
writers, but wish to serve and support their work in the very best
way possible." Chris Chase, Producer Walt Disney Feature Animation |
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