Noted film critic and historian Annette Insdorf will discuss and sign copies of her latest book, CINEMATIC OVERTURES: HOW TO READ OPENING SCENES.
The first few minutes of a film draw the viewer in and introduce us to the movie's narrative and thematic concerns, setting the stage for what's to come. Insdorf's talk will focus on opening sequences where music plays a major role, including clips from films such as APOCALYPSE NOW, TAXI DRIVER, THE CONFORMIST, AGUIRRE THE WRATH OF GOD, and THE HOURGLASS SANATORIUM.