The Birds (BFI Film Classics)
by Camille Paglia
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Author: Camille PagliaEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-08-26
ISBN: 0851706517
Number of pages: 96
Publisher: British Film Institute
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Book Review: A book on the Birds which soars on eagle's wings!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
As a devotee of Sir Alfred Hitchcok I have read several biographies and critiques of his films. The best one is the one you are contemplating purchasing! Camille Paglia is a controversial professor of modern popular culture who does herself proud in this fascinating critique of Hitch's late film.Paglia has high praise for the coldly seductive Tippi Hedren and gives the reader a scene by scene description of what is going on screen and what symbolism is employed by Hitchcock and his outstanding team of movie magicians,
Paglia draws on her wide knowledge of world literature, horror films and music to add fascinating insights.
Of all the laudable BFI (British Film Institute) guides I hav e so far read this is the best because:
a. Paglia writes in an easy to comprehend style.
b. The rewatching of the film for the reader will be enhanced once this concise book has been mastered.
c. Paglia provides a retelling of the story rich in allusion and symoblism.
After seeing Paglia on a recent Author In-Depth Interview I had to search out her writings. This made for a very good introduction to her, Hitchcock's The Birds while buttressing my joy in the BFI guides.
Dust off the DVD and watch the movie as you peruse the pages of Paglia! Have fun!
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