Cinema Canada (Apr-May 1974)

David Beard he has suffered at the hands of the critics, but his work has also survived most of them. The Exterminating Angel, Nazarin and Los Olvidados, Luis Bunuel. $5.75. To this publication one cannot help but say, “It’s about time’. All of these scripts have been in demand and now more than ever. Bunuel has never lost his fascination. He has never been shelved. His work is still admired as he continues his career in the cinema. The volume also includes three important essays: Surrealism in the Exterminating Angel by Ado Kyrou, who also wrote a book on Bunuel; The Passion According to Bunuel by J. Francisco Aranda and the Cruelty and Love in Los Olvidados by Andre Bazin. The book formsa fine contribution to Bunuel’s work and a necessary item to the study of screenplays. It is well illustrated and has almost 300 pages. That’s added if you feel the price is high. The Complete Greed, of Erich von Stroheim. Paperback $14.45. This is a reconstruction of the film in 348 still photos following the original screenplay. It is compiled and annotated and with a foreword by Herman G. Weinberg. The paperback is a reprint on cheap paper, of course, the limited edition sold for about $50.00. The large format and the vast amount of photographic reproductions justify the present price. Weinberg is recognized as the authority on this film. His love and care are the life blood of the book. The 50 or more production stills add another perspective to this production and the remarkable man who brought it to life — Erich von Stroheim. I suggest that a companion volume to this one under discussion be added. That is the ten hour shooting script of Greed (paper $5.95). It too is another of von Stroheim’s impressive accomplishments. The Citizen Kane Book, Paperback $2.50. The book includes Raising Kane by Pauline Kael and the shooting script by Herman J. Mankiewicz and Orson Welles. It has over 80 reproductions made from the frames of the film. This new edition of the Citizen Kane Book is the third edition in three years. The other two editions were much larger and more expensive. This pocketbook is excellent. In the other editions the frames were stretched to fill the page and the grain and damage marred the effect. In this volume the frames are not enlarged so many times and the definition is more satisfactory. Everything else is there and this paperback company, Bantam Books, is to be congratulated on a fine, sensitive presentation of this classic. There are few paperbacks I would take over a hard cover book, but this one is the exception. The material within the covers is familiar to most readers. If it is not, then add the Citizen Kane Book to your collection. Of all the scripts discussed this should be the first you acquire. A variety no doubt, but I wish I could have included a title such as ‘Five Canadian Screenplays, A Collection Edited by ... A suggestion to your favorite publisher might be in order. There are certainly enough to select from and there is indeed a potential market for them. Give it a goe QUEBEC FILM LABS For all your Eastmancolour, Ektachrome and black and white developing and printing needs Magnetic sound striping Optical and magnetic transfers 35 mm — 16 mm — Super 8 mm CONTACT DAVID BIER 1085 St. Alexander St. Montreal, Quebec 514-861-5483 SirGeorgeWilliams University FULL TIME FILM PRODUCTION TEACHING POSITION Experience with 16 mm Sync Sound and Super 8 required. Professional experience and/or University or Graduate degree essential. Bilingualism is an asset. There may also be part-time position in Film History and Film Production. First consideration will be given to applications with vitae received by April 12. Chairman, Department of Fine Arts Sir George Williams University 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. Montréal 107, Québec Cinema Canada 81