The Power of Film

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The Power of Film Series (based upon this book) is now available on MAX. (Formerly HBO)

Make sure you tune in to see this amazing six part series.

One of America's most distinguished film professors provides the definitive A to Z course on the intricacies of film. Each…

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Why read it?

1 author picked The Power of Film as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

B. Jeffrey Madoff

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I love great storytelling and what makes stories compelling. Suber goes into great detail about story, plot, and characters in a way that I found totally fascinating. It inspired me to think about storytelling differently. I got deeper and deeper into the process of what makes characters and their journey interesting.

There are many films that are successful at the box office, but not memorable. They fade as time passes. Great stories resonate for generations. Ultimately, the book is about what makes a film memorable.

From B.'s list on creativity, storytelling, and how we make decisions–irrationally.