{"product_id":"john-cassavetes-interviews-9781496818270","title":"John Cassavetes: Interviews","description":"American filmmaker John Cassavetes (1929-1989) made only nine independent films during a quarter century, but those films affected the cinema culture of the 1960s to the 1980s in unprecedented ways. With a close nucleus of actors and crew members on his team, including his wife Gena Rowlands, Peter Falk, and Ben Gazzara, Cassavetes created films that explored the gritty side of human relationships. He staunchly advocated the right of actors and filmmakers to full artistic freedom over their work. Attracting both fervent admirers and harsh critics, Cassavetes's films have garnered prestigious awards in the US and Europe and continue to evoke strong reactions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStarting in New York with his first film \u003ci\u003eShadows\u003c\/i\u003e (1959), Cassavetes moved on to the West Coast with \u003ci\u003eFaces\u003c\/i\u003e (1968), \u003ci\u003eHusbands\u003c\/i\u003e (1970), \u003ci\u003eMinnie and Moskowitz\u003c\/i\u003e (1971), \u003ci\u003eA Woman Under the Influence\u003c\/i\u003e (1974), \u003ci\u003eThe Killing of a Chinese Bookie\u003c\/i\u003e (1976), \u003ci\u003eOpening Night\u003c\/i\u003e (1977), \u003ci\u003eGloria\u003c\/i\u003e (1980), and \u003ci\u003eLove Streams\u003c\/i\u003e (1984). He also directed several studio films, which often rankled his independent streak that rebelled against a loss of artistic freedom. Cassavetes's work in the theater and his performances in numerous television programs and films, including \u003ci\u003eThe Dirty Dozen\u003c\/i\u003e (1967) and \u003ci\u003eRosemary's Baby\u003c\/i\u003e (1968), made him, as a director, fiercely protective of his actors' right to self-expression. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCassavetes's contributions to film as actor, writer, director, producer, and cinematographer at a time of radical changes in cinema history continue to inspire independent filmmakers to challenge creative restrictions and celebrate actors' artistic contributions. \u003ci\u003eJohn Cassavetes: Interviews\u003c\/i\u003e captures this \"maverick\" streak of an intensely personal filmmaker who was passionate about his art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGabriella Oldham\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and educator with a passion for film. Her books include \u003ci\u003eFirst Cut: Conversations with Film Editors\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eFirst Cut 2: More Conversations with Film Editors\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eKeaton's Silent Shorts: Beyond the Laughter\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eHarry Langdon: King of Silent Comedy\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBlake Edwards: Interviews, \u003c\/i\u003epublished by University Press of Mississippi.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"University Press of Mississippi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50853342216466,"sku":"9781496818270","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7cfeca57-263f-4f4d-bd29-efbcae76f83d.jpg?v=1737448431","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/john-cassavetes-interviews-9781496818270","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}