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geekwayne's review
4.0
In 'National Treasure: Nicolas Cage,' Lindsay Gibb makes the argument that Nicolas Cage is an actor of genius who has made deliberate choices to pursue his art.
Nicolas Cage and his acting roles can inspire great debates among film fans. Some are fans of certain films he has made, and some of others. With a wildly diverse range of roles and characters that act out of the normal range, people can be put off by the way Nicolas Cage portrays them. He's been a leading man, and deliberately picked supporting parts. He has played Elvis and cops and lowlifes and drunks. Just when you think you know what he's going to do next, he jumps to another form, or stays with what he's been doing. His acting style has ranged from realism to Western Kabuki.
As a fan of Nicolas Cage, I have sometimes found myself defending that, but Lindsay Gibb is a true fan. Her arguments are backed up with quotes and notes. She even held a Nicolas Cage film festival to help research for this book.
I love the Pop Classics series by ECW Press and this is another in a series that has talked about Elvis Costello, Showgirls, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They are fun, short books to read and I've enjoyed the few I've gotten to review.
I received a review copy of this ebook from ECW Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Nicolas Cage and his acting roles can inspire great debates among film fans. Some are fans of certain films he has made, and some of others. With a wildly diverse range of roles and characters that act out of the normal range, people can be put off by the way Nicolas Cage portrays them. He's been a leading man, and deliberately picked supporting parts. He has played Elvis and cops and lowlifes and drunks. Just when you think you know what he's going to do next, he jumps to another form, or stays with what he's been doing. His acting style has ranged from realism to Western Kabuki.
As a fan of Nicolas Cage, I have sometimes found myself defending that, but Lindsay Gibb is a true fan. Her arguments are backed up with quotes and notes. She even held a Nicolas Cage film festival to help research for this book.
I love the Pop Classics series by ECW Press and this is another in a series that has talked about Elvis Costello, Showgirls, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They are fun, short books to read and I've enjoyed the few I've gotten to review.
I received a review copy of this ebook from ECW Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
soulpopped's review
5.0
I wish I could give a book more than five stars. This book is, essentially, a more thoughtful and well-researched version of #CageClub. I'm not really the target demographic here; I already know Cage is great, and one of our best actors. But this made me think in ways I hadn't already -- and I've spent A LOT of time thinking about Cage -- and introduced me to many, many great quotes and analysis I haven't seen yet.
Great work, Lindsay Gibb!
Great work, Lindsay Gibb!
acouplereadss's review
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
This is my shoutout to @ecwpress for publishing these snappy quick pop classics on all the pop culture topics we all love or hate or love to hate!
Personally, Nicholas Cage is one of those actors I don’t quite understand but reading this outline of his career really opened my eyes to how polarizing his movies, and him, are. I really appreciate this glimpse into society’s and the movie industry’s perspective of Cage. Dare I say this shifted my perception of his acting, privilege and fight against his privilege, into a new light. The one thing we know for sure is that Cage is entirely unpredictable.
Can’t recommend Pop Classics enough, 4✨! Thank you @ecwpress for sending me a copy from a giveaway I won.
annabella82's review
4.0
I enjoyed reading this book because it makes a really good argument as to why Nicolas Cage is a 'genius' actor.
I neither loved nor hated Nicolas Cage as an actor; I was always indifferent to what he was doing. This book changed my view because regardless of what role he plays, he gives his all and he's not afraid to try new things.
This was a fun, educational, very quick read...I was entertained.
I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway.
I neither loved nor hated Nicolas Cage as an actor; I was always indifferent to what he was doing. This book changed my view because regardless of what role he plays, he gives his all and he's not afraid to try new things.
This was a fun, educational, very quick read...I was entertained.
I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway.
mimi_jaja's review
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Great introduction to Cage’s career. This book is not particularly academic in style though it does forward some interesting ideas. It would make an easy, quick and enjoyable read for any Cage fan.
kaitlinmcnabb's review
4.0
While reading this book, I definitely quotes Nicholas Cage to a lot of people, including the bang on quote "never become the maestro, always be the student."
But like the other books in the series I have read, I love reading about things other people love and definitely gained a new understanding of Cage, as I had been lumping him into the "off the rails" category when he is anything but.
Loved the ending and analysis!
But like the other books in the series I have read, I love reading about things other people love and definitely gained a new understanding of Cage, as I had been lumping him into the "off the rails" category when he is anything but.
Loved the ending and analysis!
carllavigne's review
5.0
Illuminating, insightful , and devilishly funny. A thoughtful meditation on art, celebrity, and Nicolas Cage. Takes as long to read as it does to watch the average Cage flick so you really have no excuse.