Jonathan Melville élabore des explorations profondément perspicaces sur la création de films culte appréciés. Son travail plonge dans les coulisses, réunissant des recherches approfondies avec des interviews franches des acteurs et de l'équipe. L'approche de Melville allie la passion d'un véritable fan au détail méticuleux d'un journaliste chevronné, offrant aux lecteurs un aperçu inégalé du processus créatif et de l'impact durable de ces jalons cinématographiques.
Offering an insider's perspective, this book delves into the creation of Tremors and its sequels, celebrating their 25th anniversary. It features interviews with cast and crew, revealing the challenges and triumphs of bringing these beloved films to life. Readers will discover fascinating anecdotes, production insights, and the evolution of the franchise, highlighting its enduring impact on the monster movie genre and its dedicated fanbase.
Author Jonathan Melville looks back at the creation of Highlander with the help of more than 60 cast and crew, including stars Christopher Lambert and Clancy Brown, as they talk candidly about the gruelling shoot that took them from the alleys of London, to the far reaches of the Scottish Highlands, and onto the streets of 1980s New York City.
In time for the 40th anniversary of Local Hero, Jonathan Melville checks into Urquhart's Hotel - watching out for motorbikes - and examines director Bill Forsyth's early career before spending time with the cast and crew to find out how this classic film was made.