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Synopsis
The touching, true story of what happens when a father tries to educate his chaotic teenage son through film
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About the Author
David Gilmour is an award-winning and highly respected film critic - both in print and on television - and the author of six bestselling novels. This is his first literary memoir. He lives in Toronto, Canada.
Review
"Tender . . . a beautiful, unvarnished portrait of fathers and sons-irregular, flawed, full of heartbreak and heart."―Peg Tyre, Newsweek
"Dynamic . . .heartwarming . . . With ironic wit and self-introspection, [Gilmour] beautifully analyzes the slow but transforming effect the films had on his son . . . Perfectly balanced recollections, brimming with pathos leavened by sardonic humor."―Kirkus Reviews
"I was hooked on Gilmour's spare, limpid style, and on the tenderness, bitter sweetness, and the film education that I could feel unfolding from the first page . . . THE FILM CLUB is a deep pleasure to read, almost as much fun as - or maybe more than - going to the movies."―Elizabeth Benedict, The Huffington Post
"Gilmour expertly tackles the nostalgia not only of film but also that of parents, watching as their children grow and develop separate lives. With his unique blend of film history and personal memoir, Gilmour's latest offering will deservedly win him new American fans."―Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"Wise, hilarious and sometimes screwy . . . an inspiring change of pace from the way fathers usually are depicted . . . [Gilmour's] advice to Jesse about his painful girlfriend problems is warm and wise, with just the right amount of adult bluntness. THE FILM CLUB is a highly lovable book."―The Portland Oregonian
"Both for its smart, engaging movie talk and for its touching depiction of a father-son relationship, The Film Club gets two thumbs way up."―Booklist
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- PublisherTwelve
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0091924529
- ISBN 13 9780091924522
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages256
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Paperback. Condition: Good. It was an unconventional deal: Jesse could leave school, sleep all day, not work, not pay rent - but he had to watch three films a week.of his father's choosing. Week by week, side by side, father and son watch the world's best (and occasionally worst) films - from "True Romance" to "Chungking Express", "A Hard Day's Night" to "Rosemary's Baby", "Showgirls" to "La Dolce Vita". The films get them talking - about girls, music, heartbreak, work, drugs, money, love, friendship - and they open doors to a young man's interior life at a time when parents are normally shut out. Gradually, the son develops from a chaotic teenager into a self-assured young adult, but as the film club moves towards its bittersweat and inevitable conclusion, Jesse makes a decision which surprises even his father."The Film Club" is a book that goes straight to the heart. Honest, unsparing and poignant, it is the true story of one man's attempt to chart a course for his beloved son's rocky passage into adulthood. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR003524687
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It was an unconventional deal: Jesse could leave school, sleep all day, not work, not pay rent - but he had to watch three films a week.of his father's choosing. Week by week, side by side, father and son watch the world's best (and occasionally worst) films - from "True Romance" to "Chungking Express", "A Hard Day's Night" to "Rosemary's Baby", "Showgirls" to "La Dolce Vita". The films get them talking - about girls, music, heartbreak, work, drugs, money, love, friendship - and they open doors to a young man's interior life at a time when parents are normally shut out. Gradually, the son develops from a chaotic teenager into a self-assured young adult, but as the film club moves towards its bittersweat and inevitable conclusion, Jesse makes a decision which surprises even his father."The Film Club" is a book that goes straight to the heart. Honest, unsparing and poignant, it is the true story of one man's attempt to chart a course for his beloved son's rocky passage into adulthood. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001572061
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Small sticker fragment to the front cover top right corner; little wear overall. Text is clean. 'Week by week, side by side, father and son watch the world's best (and occasionally worst) films - from True Romance to Chungking Express, Showgirls to La Dolce Vita. The films get them talking - about girls, music, heartbreak, work, drugs and friendship. Gradually, the son develops from a chaotic teenager into a self-assured young adult, but as the film club moves towards its bittersweet and inevitable conclusion, Jesse makes a decision which surprises even his father.' 248 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 037582
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