Exploring the integration of photographs in film, this book delves into how these images shape viewer perceptions and interpretations. It emphasizes the significance of these embedded visuals, revealing their impact on the overall understanding of the films. By analyzing specific examples, the work highlights the intricate relationship between photography and cinematic storytelling.
In J.J. Abrams vs. Joss Whedon, Wendy Sterba compares the parallel careers in film and television of two creative masterminds-pitting one against the other in a light-hearted competition. The author looks back upon the beginnings of both men's careers-Whedon's stint as a writer on Roseanne and Abrams' early scripts for films like Regarding Henry-and forward to their most recent blockbusters, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This books also looks at non-fantasy successes, such as Abrams' series Felicity and Whedon's adaptation of Much Ado about Nothing.