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22/100Critics
53/100Scholars
Author:
Keith Phipps
Publisher:
Henry Holt and Co.
Date:
March 29, 2022
Film critic and journalist Keith Phipps draws a portrait of the actor Nicolas Cage by looking at the enigmatic icon's expansive filmography.
What The Reviewers Say
In recent years, Cage’s bizarre personality and the gossip about his personal life have often eclipsed his acting choices, but Phipps provides a convincing assessment of his career. The narrative meanders at times, yet the book proves to be a surprisingly intriguing read, written in an accessible, magazine-like style.
... the author juxtaposes insightful analyses of Cage’s films with helpful film history about a fickle industry searching for the next fad or copying the latest hit.
Film critic Phipps debuts with an entertaining odyssey through actor Nicolas Cage’s rise to fame and his restless quest to create himself.
