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John Simon on FilmItem #: HL.00314471
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Written by John Simon. Criticism 1982-2001. Applause Books. With Hardcover. 6x9 inches. 700 pages. Published by Applause Books. (HL.00314471) Free Shipping on this item in orders above $199
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I find John's critical writing immensely entertaining even when I'm not in agreement... He has the gift, such a rare one, of being able to analyze the work in question, to be able to say why it is that it's so powerful, so touching; or, on the other hand, so trite, so meretricious, or so banal... I find his reviews full of insights and perceptions that make reading a collection of this sort as exciting as reading a gripping novel. John's wit is dazzling and is never displayed for its own sake, but to drive home an aspect of the review... It was exciting for me to read through this collection and see such warm praise for so many films that I feel have been unjustly ignored. -Bruce Beresford