The Comedy of Charlie Chaplin: Artistry in Motion
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (625 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810861429 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 236 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Dan Kamin is also the author of Charlie Chaplin's One-Man Show. In addition to his work on the films "Chaplin" and "Benny and Joon" he played the wooden Indian who came to life in "Creepshow 2," and created the Martian girl's weird movement for Tim Burton's "Mars Attacks!" Kamin tours the world with his comedy shows and is a popular guest artist with symphony orchestras.
Kamin uncovers the underlying principles behind the filmmaker's gags, illuminating how Chaplin conjured comedy from the fundamental physical laws of movement. From his early shorts in the 1910s through his final film in 1967, Charlie Chaplin's genius embraced many arts: mime, dance, acting, music, writing, and directing. DeMille and Print the Legend: The Life and Times of John Ford.. He then presents provocative new interpretations of the comedian's sound films, showing how Chaplin remained faithful to his silent comedy roots even as he kept reinventing his art for changi
"There are a few other good books, but they're all written from the outside" according to John Towsen. Only a performer who is a movement artist can truly appreciate Chaplin. Dan Kamin is the go-to source for understanding Chaplin as an artist, There are a few other good books, but they're all written from the outside looking in. Not this one. —John Towsen, physicalcomedy.blogspot.com. "Way to go Kamin!" according to Amazon Customer. Reason for purchasing was for English class. I will for ever be grateful to my teacher to introducing me to Charlie!! Must read book before watching any Chaplin films!!. Great read! Great book with a unique look at Chaplin's artistry. Many books look at Chaplin's personal life, but this book dissects and studies the scenes that, put together, form very impressive entertainment that continues to impress audiences nearly 100 years later.
"Dan Kamin's The Comedy of Charlie Chaplin is indispensable. Its detailed, penetrating analysis of the how and why of Chaplin's body language reveals the craft behind the art of the greatest clown of them all." --Scott Eyman in books editor of The Palm Beach Post and author of Lion of Hollywood--The Life and Legend of Louis B. Kamin takes a new approachexcellent." --Library Journal . Mayer"Dan's insights are amazing." -- Robert Downey, Jr."Kamin has deciphered the magic that was Chaplin--the poetry and eloquence of the movement There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of books and other materials concerning the life and films of Chaplin