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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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From Alfie to Shirley,
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This review is from: All My Flashbacks: The Autobiography of Lewis Gilbert Sixty Years a Film Director (Hardcover)
This is a really enjoyable read. Lewis Gilbert's career has taken him from bit parts in Will Hay comedies to directing three Bond movies and winning Baftas and Oscars with the likes of Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine. The book is full of anecdotes and fascinating insights into the British film industry, as well as warm and witty personal story. This is perfect for anyone with any interest in film.
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Admittedly slightly bias .....,
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This review is from: All My Flashbacks: The Autobiography of Lewis Gilbert Sixty Years a Film Director (Hardcover)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, being both a James Bond fan and a fan of films generally. However, I must confess that I am ever so slightly biased as about two years ago I was fortunate enough to have lunch with Lewis Gilbert. He was utterly fascinating and a lovely man full of amazing stories not just about the Bond films but about film making generally. He provided an insight into the actors he has worked with over the years (from the good and the great through to the awful) as well as a few revelations about how some of the big studios worked. He told me during our meeting that he was writing his autobiography and I have eagerly awaited it. It did not disappoint. I am with Michael Winner on this one. His review went something along the lines of ... buy it, it is a great read. Simple as that.
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Whats it all about Lewis?,
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This review is from: All My Flashbacks: The Autobiography of Lewis Gilbert Sixty Years a Film Director (Hardcover)
I had a nodding acquaintance with the author as i used to sit in the same section of the West Stand as he did at Highbury.So when i saw one of his films on tv i would have a brief discussion with him about it.He made so many of the best known British films of the second half of the 20th Century.He tells so many amusing stories and charts his progress throgh the minefields of the film industry.It is though slightly frustrating that he omits any mention whatsoever of films such as "Albert RN" "The Sea Shall Not Have Them" "Cast A Dark Shadow" and gives one paragraph to "Light Up The Sky" and one sentance to "Operation Daybreak".On the other hand he devotes a chapter each to "The Adventurers" and Friends" which even his nearest and dearest must have long forgotten about.Unfortunately at the same time he devotes chapters to matters which are of little interest to the average reader.One such chapter is devoted to the problems of one of his sons friends and another to the sad story of a disabled granddaughter.So whilst it is a good read if you are a fan of British movies you will at certain points want to tear your hair out in frustration.A tougher editor was called for.Nevertheless worth reading.
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