Best in show
Subtitle: the films of Christopher Guest and company
By: John Kenneth Muir.
Publisher: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 244
Subjects: Guest, Christopher -- Criticism and interpretation.
Description: Christopher Guest has been responsible for some of the most innovative comedy movies of the last 20 years, directing and starring in 'This is Spinal Tap', 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'A Mighty Wind'. This title looks at the methods Guest uses to shoot his largely unscripted scenes.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-229) and index.
Filmography: p. 199-203.
Table of contents: title: A man of character(s) (this is Spinal tap; The big picture; Attack of the 50 ft. woman; Almost heroes); title: The arcane art of improvisation (or a step-by-step guide to making an improvised movie); title: The elements are coming together, Sir : Waiting for Guffman; title: Doin' it doggy style : Best in show; title: A kiss at the end of the rainbow : A mighty wind; title: Months later : a conclusion to the films of Christopher Guest and company.