Overview
Weāve never had better access to movies than we do today. Thanks to streaming services, video-on-demand, boutique physical media, repertory theaters, and the wild frontiers of the internet, we have ready access to a huge range of titlesāHollywood classics, art films from around the world, and audacious contemporary works are all right at our fingertips.
Yet, despite this embarrassment of riches, most of us gravitate to the popular and familiar, barely scratching the surface of whatās available. According to philosopher Matthew Strohl, weāre doing ourselves a disservice by overlooking the range of so-called ādifficultā movies. Hard to Watch is a joyous celebration of cinema that might seem boring, pretentious, or offensive at first glance but that offers its own distinctive rewards when we give ourselves over to it. Writing with infectious enthusiasmāand a refreshing lack of condescensionāStrohl discusses everything from the challenging late works of beloved directors like Terrence Malick and David Lynch to such visionary but divisive films as Alain Resnaisās Muriel, or the Time of Return, Chantal Akermanās Jeanne Dielman, 23, Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, and Julia Ducournauās Titane, evocatively showing why they're worth the time and effort to engage with, and how to get the most out of them.
Whether youāre a film lover looking to step up your game or just someone whoās bored with Netflix, Hard to Watch is a brisk and accessible guide to expanding your horizons.
This book title, Hard to Watch (How to Fall in Love with Difficult Movies), ISBN: 9781493074341, by Matthew Strohl, published by Globe Pequot (October 15, 2024) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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