Tim Grierson is the senior US film critic for Screen International and the chief film critic for Paste. He is a frequent contributor to Rolling Stone, Vulture and MEL. He is the author of six books, including FilmCraft: Screenwriting and Martin Scorsese in Ten Scenes.
But really, reading This is How You Make a Movie does make me appreciate my favorite films and the artistry in them even more, which is what it will do for you too... A beautifully designed, succinctly and smartly written book will always have room in my film book collection, as it will in yours too. -Cinemacy, This is essential reading for anyone who doesn't think they can pick something up from any motion picture, past or present. -Nashville Scene, Those new to the language of filmmaking will emerge with a deeper appreciation of this complex, intricate process. -Library Journal, It's a terrific volume, full of insight and information for both cinephiles and newbies.. - Crooked Marquee, The enhanced film literacy it preaches-written without pretension or assumption-will help the casual cinephile or blogger looking to add a little more legitimacy and authority to their musings, while acting as a cinematic Rosetta Stone to a world of more in-depth film writing. -Paste Magazine,