Myth and the Movies : Discovering the Mythic Structure of 50 Unforgettable Films - Stuart Voytilla

Myth and the Movies

Discovering the Mythic Structure of 50 Unforgettable Films

By: Stuart Voytilla , Christopher Vogler (Foreword by)

Paperback | 25 October 1999

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Ever wonder why certain movies are considered 'classics' or 'breakthrough films' and other films are quickly forgotten?

Myth and mythic structure are often the key to defining the success factor in some of he most enduring films ever made. Myth and the Movies analyzes over 50 US and foreign films in every cinematic genre including drama, westerns, horror, action-adventure, romance, comedy, romantic comedy, suspense-thriller and fantasy-science fiction.

This comprehensive book will give you a greater understanding of why some films continue to touch and connect with audiences, generation after generation. It provides fascinating analysis of over 50 classic films, and covers films of all genres.
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‘This book is a potential bible to writers dealing with the dreaded block, offering numerous variations on successful narrative devices... Myth and the Movies is a highly recommended text for film students and aspiring screenwriters and storytellers alike.’ - www.londonscriptconsultancy.com

‘I found ‘Myth and the Movies’ quite fascinating...It's written in a very readable way and is without a doubt a book that I know I shall be dipping into again for a long time to come.’ - www.shootingpeople.org

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