Description
The life and work of American director John Avildsen is thoroughly examined in this detailed filmography. Each of the most significant films made by the Oscar-winning Avildsen is given a separate chapter, including such critical successes as The Stoolie, Joe and Save the Tiger, and box-office blockbusters Rocky and its sequels and the Karate Kid series. The authors' observations on these and other titles--some well known, others less familiar--are enhanced by extensive production notes, and by commentary from John Avildsen himself. Noted cinema historian Jean Bodon, chair of the Department of Mass Communications at Sam Houston State University, provides the foreword.
About the Author
The author of several books and articles, Larry Powell is a professor of communication studies at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. Tom Garrett is an assistant professor at the University of Tampa, and a producer of independent feature films and documentaries.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786466924
Author Larry Powell
Format Paperback
Page Count 252
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 456g
About the Author
The author of several books and articles, Larry Powell is a professor of communication studies at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. Tom Garrett is an assistant professor at the University of Tampa, and a producer of independent feature films and documentaries.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786466924
Author Larry Powell
Format Paperback
Page Count 252
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 456g
