Some like it Wilder: the life and controversial films of Billy Wilder
2010; Association of College and Research Libraries; Volume: 47; Issue: 11 Linguagem: Inglês
10.5860/choice.47-6151
ISSN1943-5975
Tópico(s)Cinema and Media Studies
ResumoOne of the most accomplished writers and directors of classic Hollywood, Billy (1906-2002) directed numerous acclaimed films, including Sunset Boulevard (1950), Sabrina (1954), Seven Year Itch (1955), Witness for the Prosecution (1957), and Some Like It Hot (1959). Featuring Gene D. Phillips's unique, in-depth critical approach, Some Like It Wilder: The Life and Controversial Films of Billy Wilder provides a groundbreaking overview of a filmmaking icon. began his career as a screenwriter in Berlin but, because of his Jewish heritage, sought refuge in America when Germany came under Nazi control. Making fast connections in Hollywood, immediately made the jump from screenwriter to director. His classic films Five Graves to Cairo (1943), Double Indemnity (1945), and Lost Weekend (1945) earned Academy Awards for best picture, director, and screenplay. During the 1960s, continued to direct and produce controversial comedies, including Kiss Me, Stupid (1964) and Apartment (1960), which won Oscars for best picture and director. This definitive biography reveals that was, and remains, one of the most influential directors in filmmaking.
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