Second Takes: A Fresh Look at Classic World Cinema: Essays

Movie critic Naser Mojtahed invites readers on an inspiring journey into the world of film analysis

Second Takes samples a broad spectrum of movies from the "golden years" of filmmaking, highlighting outstanding artists who have created the hallmarks of the medium.

The book is a collection of fifty essays focusing exclusively on classic cinema, each exploring the themes, cultural contexts, and creative ideas that came together to deliver fascinating films-some of which have retained their ori...