Name: Difficult Men
ISBN: 9781594204197

Brett Martin

An assessment of the programs that helped cable television emerge as a signature art form in the early twenty-first century explores the creative directions of such shows as "The Wire," "The Sopranos," and "Mad Men."

Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution : from the Sopranos and the Wire to Mad Men and Breaking Bad

Difficult Men

Paula Plaza Ponte 

Loving all these non-fiction recommendations. This one, not an exception. Really enjoyed looking at the story behind this type of storytelling. Loved hearing about writers, writing rooms, show runners, egos, personalities and the back stories behind some of my favorite TV shows. Thanks for the reco, Mr R. Really liked this one.

Enjoyable as someone who watched nearly all the shows mentioned

A revealing look at the shows that helped TV emerge as the signature art form of the twenty-first century In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the landscape of television began an unprecedented transformation. While the networks continued to chase the lowest common denominator, a wave of new shows on cable channels dramatically stretched television’s narrative inventiveness, emotional resonance, and artistic ambition. Combining deep reportage with cultural analysis and historical context, Brett Martin recounts the rise and inner workings of a genre that represents not only a new golden age for TV, but also a cultural watershed. Difficult Men features extensive interviews with all the major players, including David Chase, David Simon, David Milch, and Alan Ball; in addition to other writers, executives, directors and actors. Martin delivers never-before-heard story after story, revealing how cable television became a truly significant and influential part of our culture.

Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution: From The Sopranos and The Wire to Mad Men and Breaking Bad

Kemie G

Originally published in hardcover in 2013.

Difficult Men Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution : from the Sopranos and the Wire to Mad Men and Breaking Bad

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