06-19-2023, 10:00 AM
The Making of Another Major Motion Picture by Tom Hanks
You have to hate Tom Hanks from pure jealousy. Good in so many areas and supposedly a very nice guy. And now he writes books.
I don't think this will be a book for everyone but it was right in my wheelhouse. Mr. Hanks has wrote a fictionalized book about how movies get made. And from what I know it was pretty accurate. He starts with the genesis of the source material all the way to the movie premiering in New York City. The movie being made is akin to another installment in the MCU but different sorts of super heroes. Since this is Tom Hanks, there are plenty of references to typewriters and WW2. There is a lot of advice about what Tom thinks you need to do be an actor or just to get a job in the industry. This might sound dry as dirt but it's Hank's characters that make the story flow. They all have imaginative back stories. It sounds like a great crew to work for.
My only slight complaint is that it's highly romanticized. The people are the best ever with the exception of one character who is the worst ever. In the book were discussions that I have heard about projects. Hanks talk about the various departments and the various pressures they all face.
For me, it was a really fun book. Makes me want to make movies.
You have to hate Tom Hanks from pure jealousy. Good in so many areas and supposedly a very nice guy. And now he writes books.
I don't think this will be a book for everyone but it was right in my wheelhouse. Mr. Hanks has wrote a fictionalized book about how movies get made. And from what I know it was pretty accurate. He starts with the genesis of the source material all the way to the movie premiering in New York City. The movie being made is akin to another installment in the MCU but different sorts of super heroes. Since this is Tom Hanks, there are plenty of references to typewriters and WW2. There is a lot of advice about what Tom thinks you need to do be an actor or just to get a job in the industry. This might sound dry as dirt but it's Hank's characters that make the story flow. They all have imaginative back stories. It sounds like a great crew to work for.
My only slight complaint is that it's highly romanticized. The people are the best ever with the exception of one character who is the worst ever. In the book were discussions that I have heard about projects. Hanks talk about the various departments and the various pressures they all face.
For me, it was a really fun book. Makes me want to make movies.
As a matter of fact, my anger does keep me warm