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Summary: Parish Does A Fine Job
Review: It can be frustrating, when you try to keep up with what's going on in the movies, to find meaningful discussion of a particular director or writer that you like. One oversight has just been corrected, with the publication of this study of Gus Van Sant -- one of the more interesting writer/directors of the last 20 years. This book surprises you with how much you don't know about Gus Van Sant: we're familiar with his movies but who knew he had done so much with short films and music videos? And who would have thought he could do so much outside the Hollywood system? So, this book is highly recommended. Now, where's the one on Todd Solondz?
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Summary: Superb Parish
Review: Parish does it again.
I've been a big fan of Jim Parish's cinematic oeuvre of literature for 20 years. He has tackled film genres, biographies and anything with his name on it I will buy. His "Van Sant" bio is terrific and covers a career that hasn't had much coverage to date.
If you can find Mr. Parish's incredible "The Swashbucklers" you have a great weekend read in store. After 100 books, you would think Parish would be tired but his two recent works proves he is as fresh as ever and on the top of his game.
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Summary: not as well researched as it could have been
Review: There are a couple inaccuracies which could have been corrected had the author spoken with anyone in the alternative music scene in Portland (to which Mr. Van Sant is connected). The gender of the sound engineer of Male Noche is incorrect (Pat Baum is a woman, drummer of early punk band the NeoBoys, and former dj on KBOO radio), and Chris Monlux and Mike Quinn's collaboration is called MonQui Productions, not Monique Productions.I was really enjoying this book, until the inaccuracies noted made me suspicious of what other errors might exist. I didn't finish it.
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Summary: not as well researched as it could have been
Review: There are a couple inaccuracies which could have been corrected had the author spoken with anyone in the alternative music scene in Portland (to which Mr. Van Sant is connected). The gender of the sound engineer of Male Noche is incorrect (Pat Baum is a woman, drummer of early punk band the NeoBoys, and former dj on KBOO radio), and Chris Monlux and Mike Quinn's collaboration is called MonQui Productions, not Monique Productions. I was really enjoying this book, until the inaccuracies noted made me suspicious of what other errors might exist. I didn't finish it.
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Summary: An Excellent Overview of Gus Van Sant's Life and Work
Review: This comprehensive examination of Gus Van Sant's life and work is a valuable resource for both scholars and admirers. Highly recommended!
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Summary: Another winner from Mr. Parish
Review: This is a fascinating book about one of the best (relatively)young directors working. As usual, Mr. Parish has done his homework. The background material is great and helps give a really vivid picture of the person. I really feel I got to know Mr. Van Sandt from reading this book, not only him, but his family and associates growing up. The descriptions of his early works are especially interesting. Mr. Parish is one of the most thorough writers when it comes to work credits of his subjects. I also enjoy this section of his books. I definitely recommend this book.
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Summary: Another winner from Mr. Parish
Review: This is a fascinating book about one of the best (relatively)young directors working. As usual, Mr. Parish has done his homework. The background material is great and helps give a really vivid picture of the person. I really feel I got to know Mr. Van Sandt from reading this book, not only him, but his family and associates growing up. The descriptions of his early works are especially interesting. Mr. Parish is one of the most thorough writers when it comes to work credits of his subjects. I also enjoy this section of his books. I definitely recommend this book.
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