Analyzing 59 Classic Films: A Millennial's View - Paperback

by Timothy Wietchy (Author)

Do you enjoy watching movies shot in black and white? Are you a fan of movies made in the first half of the 20th Century and the 1950s? Do you remember when movies primarily had their credits at the beginning of the films, as opposed to the end? Do you like film criticism and film history? Are you simply a big fan of movies in general? If you answered yes to any one of these questions, then you likely will enjoy reading this book. "Analyzing 59 Classic Films: A Millennial's View" contains commentaries, reviews, analyses, and interpretations of 59 different movies that were released from the 1910s all the way through 1959. From comedy to drama to film noir to suspense to horror...every major genre is covered. Each film is given a rating anywhere from 1 to 4 stars. The movies profiled include: "Go West" starring Buster Keaton; "I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang" starring Paul Muni; "Gentlemen Are Born" starring Franchot Tone; "They Won't Forget" starring Claude Rains; "The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt" starring Warren William; "Ministry of Fear" starring Ray Milland; "Nightmare Alley" starring Tyrone Power; "Bigger Than Life" starring James Mason; "12 Angry Men" starring Henry Fonda; "North by Northwest" directed by Alfred Hitchcock; ...and MANY MORE

Author Biography

A lifelong enthusiast of movies and writing, Timothy Wietchy combined these two passions to finally publish his first book "Analyzing 59 Classic Films: A Millennial's View." He hopes that this book is thought-provoking for all types of movie watchers, from seasoned film scholars to those who only watch movies sporadically. Regardless of where his career takes him, Timothy will continue to watch and write about film. It is an art form that that people can learn so much from.