He received a ba and mfa at yale university, which he attended before and after his military service. John badham has not only continued directing but is involved with some of the most cuttingedge television show being made today. I have included only a few of the many books has available on directing. Notes from the set of saturday night fever, war john badham is a director who knows a thing or two about life in the trenches. Website not deposition the ebook itself, john badham on directing. John badham on directing also includes sections detailing methods for working with action and suspense, hallmarks of badhams filmography, as well as a 12 step directors checklist for comprehensively analyzing any scene and how best to approach it with your actors. And how trust, or the lack thereof, can win over the actor. Through his own experiences and those of his many contributors, badham tackles the issue of trust between directors and actors. Director john badham talks his new book, filmmaking. John is also the author of two books john badham on directing.
Its written in a dip in and out style, and thats the best way to enjoy it. Some really solid books about filmmaking and writing that ive read and enjoyed. Badham was kind enough to sit down with us, and we got his thoughts on some of his classic films, on taking advantage of the mediums technical advances, on the difference between directing for feature films and for tv, and on the motivations for putting this book together. After graduating, badham went to yale and started producing and. Imdb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content. Saturday night fever director john badham looks back 40. A hollywood craftsman who helmed many hit features of the 1980s and 1990s after making a name for himself in 1970sera television, director john badham unobtrusively directed slick entertainment that occasionally touched upon such topical social issues as euthanasia, nuclear disarmament and the dangers of the police state.
The library of congress recently selected saturday night fever to be added to the national registry of films. John badham, ba, mfa yale university, dhl columbia college, is a director and producer of theatrical films and television including saturday night fever, wargames, short circuit, blue thunder, heroes, criminal minds, the shield, nikita, psych. Notes from the set of saturday night fever, war games and more is a book with a lot of builtin buzz both a. But that didnt stop him from capturing the colorful street life of the gritty borough and making one of the most beloved, joyful and seminal films of the late 70s. If you wish to view or purchase a book, click on the book title below and you will be taken to to view the book. Veteran director john badham explains the elements of action and suspense and dissects the essentials of any good scene. John badham on directing by john badham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Visit the official john badham website buy john badham on directing buy ill be in my trailer. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Notes from the set of saturday night fever, war games, and more. Notes from the set of saturday night fever, war games and more. Notes from the set of saturday night fever, war games, and more badham, john on. John badham is a director who knows a thing or two about life in the trenches. The creative wars between directors and actors hes also is a tenured film.
He was raised in alabama and attended indian springs school. Army veteran and director john badham revisits saturday night fever on its 40th annniversary. Army veteran and director john badham revisits saturday. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. John badham mike talks to john badham about his book, john badham on directing. He directed john travolta in saturday night fever, roy schieder and malcom mcdowell in blue thunder, ally sheedy in short circuit, goldie hawn and mel gibson in bird on a wire, bridgette fonda in point of no return, and a ton of other movies. Available from amazon in ebook, paperback and audiobook read by the author. Director john badham has written a pair of books on directing movies, of which this one is the best for my money.
Englishborn directorproducer john badham had never even been to brooklyn, and admits that he also didnt know much about disco and dancing when he took on the job of directing saturday night fever. Because the director of saturday night fever is the first person you would think of to direct dracula, right. Read john badham on directing notes from the set of saturday night fever, war games, and more by john badham available from rakuten kobo. Henry, a native of birmingham, alabama, moved his family back to the u. John badham is the author of john badham on directing 4. John badham was born in luton, bedfordshire, united kingdom, the son of u. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Notes from the set of saturday night fever, wargames, and more by john badham isbn. Air force general and business executive and mary iola an actress. John badham, ba, mfa yale university, dhl columbia college, is a director and producer of theatrical films and television including saturday night fever, war games, short circuit, blue thunder, bird on a wire, heroes, criminal minds, the shield, nikita, psych, supernatural, siren.
In his new book, john badham on directing, badham picks up where he left off with his prior book, ill be in my trailer. Spanning the globe with abc sports, is a loving tribute to that halcyon, golden age of sports directing, and a fascinating behindthescenes account of what it was like to bring viewers the thrill of. There are many books on the topics related to directing, but i feel that john badhams first section on acting is worth its weight in gold. Badham, of course, is the veteran director of saturday night fever, bird on a wire, war games and yards of other films and tv. Notes from the set of saturday night fever, war games, and more and ill be in my trailer. I always felt the essence of cinema was the coming together of acting and writing. John badham on directing is a practical and nononsense guide to the directing of motion pictures from an experienced and talented professional. Now a lot of how to books have crossed my desk, but this is. John badham on directing notes from the set of saturday night fever war games and more by john badham. Directing hollywood blockbusters with legendary director. John badham on directing and millions of other books are available for instant access. Notes from the sets of saturday night fever, wargames, and more by john badham 2016, mp3 cd, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. Englishborn army brat john badham is the son of english actress mary hewitt and the stepson of an american army general. Badhams second book continues with more stories from filmmakers and actors in the vein of ill be in my trailer, and in fact began life as a revised edition of that book.
John badham on directing john badham the director of movies like saturday night fever, blue thunder and short circuit gives amazing directing advice. Ill be in my trailer, and on directing, by john badham cassavetes on cassavetes. John badham net worth john badham made money by directors niche. I recommend my own books directing actors and the film directors intuition for filmmakers, screenwriters, and actors. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Browse john badhams bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. John badham was a powerhouse director back in the late 70s and through the 80s. Posts about john badham written by unconventionmedia. And here are a few other books that directors and actors might find helpful. Nowadays reading books become more and more than want or need but also work as a life style. Badhams list of 12 questions you must ask before stepping on set is an absolute must in any filmmakers toolbox. When the amount of new material and insight became apparent, it was decided that a new book was in order. But that didnt stop him from capturing the colorful street life of the gritty borough and making one of the most beloved, joyful and seminal films of.
Tenured professor at chapman university passing along his expertise to a new generation of filmmakers. John landis, director, animal house, the blues brothers, trading places. There are many skills involved in making a motion picture, but few so important as working with and understanding the. I could have gone out and cut my wrists because i wouldnt have a.
Badhams breakthrough credit was the box office smash saturday night. The creative wars between directors and actors by john badham and craig modderno read about. Veteran director john badham explains the elements of action and suspense and dissects the essentials of any good scene from any genre. Its been one of the most useful books ive read about directing actors for the screen. As a follow up to my previous blog on mentoring, i had the privilege yesterday of attending a directors retreat sponsored by the dga the subject was the best tools for directing actors in feature films and television. Born in england, john badham became a naturalized american citizen at the age of seven. Hewitt was married to an american army general, and they moved to the us when badham was a kid. Badham was an army veteran who was born in england and adopted. A reading list from judith judith weston studio for. There were a lot of things i could have done there. John macdonald badham born august 25, 1939 is an american director of film and television, best known for the films saturday night fever 1977, dracula 1979, blue thunder 1983, wargames 1983, short circuit 1986, and stakeout 1987.