The Donnie Darko Book
by Richard Kelly
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'Extraordinary . . . Film of the year.' Sleazenation 'Magnificently bizarre . . . Wonderful.' Empire 'Unlike anything you'll have seen before . . . Honestly mind-blowing.' BBC Radio 1 'Stunning . . . Totally original.' Time Out 'Dazzling . . . Demands a second viewing.' Total Film The critical and audience response made Donnie Darko the cult film of the year - one whose dark ambiguities caused audiences to go back to the film again and again trying to fathom its mysteries. This book brings show more its readers further into the world of Donnie Darko and its creator Richard Kelly. Contained within these pages are an in-depth interview with Richard Kelly who recounts the gestation of the film; the screenplay; photos and drawings from the film and artwork inspired by it. Donnie Darko will never surrender up all its mysteries, but this book will be an indispensable guide into its intriguing world. show lessTags
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You can read the full review here: https://thebeerthrillers.com/2024/03/21/book-review-the-donnie-darko-book-richar....
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In the vast landscape of film companion books, “The Donnie Darko Book” by Richard Kelly, the director and writer of the cult-classic film “Donnie Darko,” stands out as a compelling deep dive into one of the most enigmatic movies of the early 2000s. For fans of the film—a dark, twisting tale of teenage angst interwoven with elements of psychological thriller and science fiction—this book offers an invaluable behind-the-scenes look and enriches the viewing experience with profound insights and intriguing details.
The book is neatly divided into two main sections: the screenplay show more of the film, and an interview with Richard Kelly conducted by Kevin Conroy Scott. Accompanied by an introduction by Jake Gyllenhaal (who played Donnie Darko), the book not only provides the screenplay but also delves into the complex layers and artistic vision behind the movie’s creation.
Reading the screenplay is an illuminating experience. It gives fans the opportunity to relive the movie in a raw and unfiltered form. Kelly’s writing reveals the intricacies of each scene and dialogue, shedding light on the enigmatic symbols and themes that the film explores. This part of the book is particularly enjoyable for those who seek to understand how the film was crafted from script to screen, including the subtle cues and visual symbolism that might be missed on first viewing.
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You can read the full review here: https://thebeerthrillers.com/2024/03/21/book-review-the-donnie-darko-book-richar.... show less
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Excerpt:
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In the vast landscape of film companion books, “The Donnie Darko Book” by Richard Kelly, the director and writer of the cult-classic film “Donnie Darko,” stands out as a compelling deep dive into one of the most enigmatic movies of the early 2000s. For fans of the film—a dark, twisting tale of teenage angst interwoven with elements of psychological thriller and science fiction—this book offers an invaluable behind-the-scenes look and enriches the viewing experience with profound insights and intriguing details.
The book is neatly divided into two main sections: the screenplay show more of the film, and an interview with Richard Kelly conducted by Kevin Conroy Scott. Accompanied by an introduction by Jake Gyllenhaal (who played Donnie Darko), the book not only provides the screenplay but also delves into the complex layers and artistic vision behind the movie’s creation.
Reading the screenplay is an illuminating experience. It gives fans the opportunity to relive the movie in a raw and unfiltered form. Kelly’s writing reveals the intricacies of each scene and dialogue, shedding light on the enigmatic symbols and themes that the film explores. This part of the book is particularly enjoyable for those who seek to understand how the film was crafted from script to screen, including the subtle cues and visual symbolism that might be missed on first viewing.
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You can read the full review here: https://thebeerthrillers.com/2024/03/21/book-review-the-donnie-darko-book-richar.... show less
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Richard Kelly is a journalist, an editor-at-large at Faber U.K., & a programmer for The Edinburgh Film Festival. He is the author of a biography of the English director Alan Clarke, & his next book is on politics & society in Northern Ireland. (Bowker Author Biography)
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- The Donnie Darko Book
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- 2003
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- Donnie Darko (2001 | IMDb)
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