It Don't Worry Me: American Film in the 70s

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A fresh look at the cinema of the 70s - the breeding ground for the talent that brought us contemporary cinema.Today's cinema is dominated by film-makers like Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Francis Coppola, George Lucas, Brian DePalma - all of whom came of age in the 70s, when the climate of the times allowed them the opportunity to show what their particular vision of cinema could be. Only by looking at how Jaws, Taxi Driver, Carrie and Star Wars came into being can we appreciate A.I., Gangs of New York, The Phantom Menace and Mission Impossible and the rest of contemporary cinema.

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"As befits its title, "It Don't Worry Me" is an historical joyride unburdened by nostalgia or the weight of received wisdom. Gilbey's insights are as fresh as his enthusiasm is infectious." --Dennis Lim, Senior Editor, "The Village Voice"

"As befits its title, "It Don't Worry Me is an historical joyride unburdened by nostalgia or the weight of received wisdom. Gilbey's insights are as fresh as his enthusiasm is infectious." --Dennis Lim, Senior Editor, "The Village Voice

Author Bio

Ryan Gilbey is a freelance film journalist and writes for a variety of publications, including Sight & Sound, the Guardian, Observer and the Sunday Times. He is the former film critic for the Independent. It Don't Worry Me is his first book.