But What I Really Want to Do Is Direc..., Ken Kwapis
But What I Really Want to Do Is Direc..., Ken Kwapis
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But What I Really Want to Do Is Direct
Lessons from a Life Behind the Camera

Author: Ken Kwapis

Narrator: Chris Lutkin

Unabridged: 10 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/22/2020

Synopsis

For over three decades, director Ken Kwapis has charted a career full of exceptional movies and television, from seminal shows like The Office to beloved films like He’s Just Not That Into You. He is among the most respected directors in show business, but getting there wasn’t easy. He struggled just like everyone else. With each triumph came the occasional faceplant. Using his background and inside knowledge, But What I Really Want to Do is Direct tackles Hollywood myths through Ken’s highly entertaining experiences. It’s a rollercoaster ride fueled by brawls with the top brass, clashes over budgets, and the passion that makes it all worthwhile. This humorous and refreshingly personal memoir is filled with inspiring instruction, behind-the-scenes hilarity, and unabashed joy. It’s a celebration of the director’s craft, and what it takes to succeed in show business on your own terms.

About Ken Kwapis

Ken Kwapis is an award-winning director who has moved easily between the worlds of feature filmmaking and television directing. He has directed more than ten feature films and helped launch seven television series, including NBC's The Office.

About Chris Lutkin

Chris Lutkin has been an actor, a director, a writer, and a teacher for over thirty years. He has narrated several audiobooks including The Early Stories of Philip K. Dick, 12 Stories by Edgar Allan Poe, and The Red Badge of Courage. He currently resides in Detroit with his wife, Heather, and their rescue dog, Buckaroo.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Theresa on September 12, 2020

I love reading or watching documentaries about how movies and TV shows are made. I love reading about other casting possibilities or how budget snags made the directors and writers have to come up with new ideas that have since become iconic. This book was a chance to read about how movies get made......more

Goodreads review by Kasa on August 06, 2020

Although there probably isn't a home that Ken Kwapis's work hasn't been seen in through the various projects he's worked on, his name is probably unfamiliar to most. He's been nominated several times, and much of his work has gained iconic status, but his name is still not well known. What does come......more

Goodreads review by Josiah on January 04, 2022

Refreshing to read one of these books by someone you've heard of. Had a knack for giving too much backstory for the points he was making, but still a great book full of insights, advice, and behind the scenes stories.......more

Goodreads review by Astrid on August 19, 2020

There have been many a great story told throughout life, with many coming out of that wonderous Tinseltown known as Hollywood which excels in storytelling via the Film Arts. But it takes more than just a great story to make it appealing and flourish for the masses. It takes a whole host of professio......more

Goodreads review by Brenden on August 05, 2021

Ken Kwapis is a working director. This is the kind of industry shorthand we use (I am a TV writer who is working at establishing myself as a director as well) for an artist who has an impressive career but you've never heard of. While Ken has a great resume, he is not the kind of director who is ref......more

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An entertaining and informative guide for film buffs and filmmakers.

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