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Title: Myth and the Movies: Discovering the Mythic Structure of 50 Unforgettable Films by Stuart Voytilla, Christopher Vogler ISBN: 0-941188-66-3 Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions Pub. Date: November, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $26.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (12 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The Journey Continues
Comment: Stuart Voytilla's "Myth and the Movies" is a must read for anyone interested in screenwriting, story telling, or simply enjoying movies. Standing on the broad shoulders of Joseph Campbell, Christopher Vogler, and others who have demonstrated how mythology is used, Voytilla brings fresh insight and clarity to the subject. Voytilla's effort is painstaking and enormous. "Myth and the Movies" explores the mythological structure of 50 great and familiar films. Voytilla's vision is clear and precise--demonstrating a great mastery of the art form as well as possessing a lucid and incisive writing style. Voytilla's book is better than any graduate film school curriculum. Best of all, the author wastes no time focusing on non-essential elements. He cuts straight to the chase and doesn't let up throughout this marvelously insightful tome. If you want to learn how to write a story more efficiently, or even if you simply wish to derive more pleasure from watching films at your neighborhood theater, "Myth and the Movies" should be at the top of your reading list. Stuart Voytilla has written a masterpiece for all who are interested in film--whether novice, pro, or fan.
Rating: 5
Summary: Enlightening and entertaining
Comment: This spring along side the adventurous movie block-busters, I experienced an excellent guide to movie aesthetics and structure. The book 'Myth and the Movies' by Stuart Voytilla; Sheridan Books 1999, is an exquisite taste of film memorabilia.
From its opening paragraphs on the mythical hero's journey, to the archetypes and breakdown of over 50 block-buster movies; this book really focuses on film structure and paradigm.
All genres are covered, from the Western to the Action Adventure (the Action Adventure being the one with a golbal appeal), its all in the book.
I strongly recommend this book as a learning tool or guide to every serious film student.
Respectfully,
Mikey Jay / film student 'San Diego State University'
May 28, 2003
Rating: 4
Summary: EXCELLENT GUIDE TO STORY SCTRUCTURE
Comment: As Advertised, this book is a guide to the story structure of 50 great movies. "Myth and the Movies" uses the Heroes Journey model which is illustrated in "The Writers Journey" but Christopher Volger." I'd recommend getting books and using them as companions to one another.
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Title: The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler ISBN: 0941188701 Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions Pub. Date: November, 1998 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Stealing Fire from the Gods: A Dynamic New Story Model for Writers and Filmmakers by James Bonnet, James Bonnet ISBN: 0941188655 Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions Pub. Date: October, 1999 List Price(USD): $26.95 |
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Title: The Hero with a Thousand Faces (Mythos Books) by Joseph Campbell ISBN: 0691017840 Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr Pub. Date: 01 March, 1972 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Creating Unforgettable Characters by Linda Seger ISBN: 0805011714 Publisher: Henry Holt & Company, Inc. Pub. Date: 15 July, 1990 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee ISBN: 0060391685 Publisher: Regan Books Pub. Date: 17 December, 1997 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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