Characterized by grandiose song-and-dance numbers featuring ornate geometric patterns and mimicked in many modern films; Busby Berkeleys unique artistry is as recognizable and striking as ever. From his years on Broadway to the directors chair; Berkeley is notorious for his inventiveness and signature style. Through sensational films like 42nd Street (1933); Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933); Footlight Parade (1933); and Dames (1934); Berkeley sought to distract audiences from the troubles of the Great Depression. Although his bold technique is familiar to millions of moviegoers; Berkeleys life remains a mystery.Buzz: The Life and Art of Busby Berkeley is a telling portrait of the filmmaker who revolutionized the musical and changed the world of choreography. Berkeley pioneered many conventions still in use today; including the famous "parade of faces" technique; which lends an identity to each anonymous performer in a close-up. Carefully arranging dancers in complex and beautiful formations; Berkeley captured perspectives never seen before.Jeffrey Spivaks meticulous research magnifies the career and personal life of this beloved filmmaker. Employing personal letters; interviews; studio memoranda; and Berkeleys private memoirs; Spivak unveils the colorful life of one of cinemas greatest artists.
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