Mike Nichols
Sex, Language, and the Reinvention of Psychological Realism
Kyle Stevens
Explore the groundbreaking work of iconic movie director Mike Nichols in this engaging book. Nichols revolutionized the style of psychological realism in Hollywood cinema through his iconic films of the 1960s, and his legacy continues to shape the industry today. Author Kyle Stevens examines Nichols' classic movies and later works to reveal how his realism lies not in the plausibility of his characters, but in their inherent mystery. He uncovers the subversive potential of cinematic elements and shows how Nichols' satirical oeuvre participated in urgent social, political, and philosophical advances of his time.
Publish Date
2015-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
2015-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.67
ISBN
9780199375813
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2021-02-18T19:57:30.000Z
Yes! Kyle's book is packed with insight, and helped me to think about Nichols's movies in new ways. – source