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A Reader posted a review at 2009-06-09 09:07:56.
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Great book. If you have any interest in the change between Old and New Hollywood, this will be a great primer for the change that occurred. Harris traces five flicks BONNIE AND CLYDE, IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (a great film to teach), GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER?, THE GRADUATE and DOCTOR DOLITTLE--all nominees for Best picture. The anecdotes are great. The insight to some of the scenes is quite enlightening, especially about IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, which is quite a strong part of the book. 
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A Reader posted a review at 2009-10-15 09:11:14.
(Language: English)
Comprehensive and entertaining account of the 5 films noimated for Best Picture 1968 and the Old Hollywood vs New Hollywood shifts that this pivotal year of Best Pic noms brought about. Great film history...inspires me to watch dozens of films beyond the 5 that it focusses on.
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A Reader posted a review at 2009-01-14 09:14:27.
(Language: English)
This is a well-written, fast-paced chronicle of a year in film-making that changed the course of movie-making for years to come. A must-read for anyone who considers themselves a movie junkie.
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Jill posted a review at 2009-08-25 04:25:02.
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Very interesting and a quick read. Recommended for movie buffs and casual readers alike.
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A Reader posted a review at 2009-01-28 06:06:16.
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Mark in my "cousin-in-law". What a writer!
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A Reader posted a review at 2009-01-09 10:59:24.
(Language: English)
I highly recommend this book. Mark Harris does an excellent job of placing film history squarely in the mix of social and political history in 1967. I was especially impressed by his analysis of both Warren Beatty's fight to get Bonnie and Clyde made and Sidney Poitier's battle for legitimacy in both black and white society. He was the top grossing star that year (To Sir with Love, In the Heat of the Night, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner). There's also fabulous gossipy stuff. Loved it.
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A Reader posted a review at 2010-11-06 05:36:14.
(Language: English)
Cool book. Film history.
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