Chainsaws, Slackers, and Spy Kids: Thirty Years of Filmmaking in Austin, Texas
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (507 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0292706057 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 392 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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J. White said A Must for Filmmakers and Enthusiasts. For anyone who has filmmaking aspirations and/or is an enthusiast of independent and mainstream movies, this book is a MUST READ.Ms. Macor's historical exploration of the "Third Coast" is thorough, comprehensive and riveting. Detailing the ups and downs, the highs and lows, the successes and failures of the world's fo
She has taught film courses at the University of Texas, Austin Community College, and the Austin Museum of Art. . ALISON MACOR is a freelance writer and former film critic for the Austin Chronicle and the Austin American-Statesman
The film industry is going strong with the Austin Film Festival and the popularity of cult movies like Slacker and Dazed and Confused. Verdict: Recommended for film enthusiasts, Austinites, and anyone looking for a companion book to the many movies made in Texas over the last 30 years.--Christine Schonhart, Boston P.L. Fed by the progressive students at CinemaTexas (Univ. Macor, who has been a film critic for the Austin Chronicle and has taught film courses at the University of Texas, writes of how that industry began and how it has grown. --Library Journal, March 12, 2010 . Horror movie fans will appreciate the behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and fans of Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, and Richard Linklater will find great histories of how their careers were
Today, Austin struggles to balance the growth and expansion of its film community with an ongoing commitment to nurture the next generation of independent filmmakers. Their success helped transform Austin's homegrown film community into a professional film industry staffed with talented, experienced filmmakers and equipped with state-of-the art-production facilities. Rollins Book Award, Southwest Texas Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association, 2011 During the 1990s, Austin achieved "overnight" success and celebrity as a vital place for independent filmmaking. Chainsaws, Slackers, and Spy Kids chronicles the evolution o