The Grip Of Film by Richard Ayoade

A Guide to Cinema

A lively, personal meditation on why and how cinema seizes our attention, unpacking the mechanics of framing, editing, sound and performance that make films emotionally and viscerally gripping. Written in an engaging, witty voice, it blends accessible explanations of film grammar with opinionated criticism and autobiographical asides, inviting readers — casual viewers and cinephiles alike — to see familiar movies in a fresh, more attentive way.

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