Boogie Nights
One last late night Reading session was enough to get me to the end of boogie nights by Paul Thomas Anderson and a very enjoyable read it was too.
It took a little getting used to the style, this was the first time I’d ever read a script, but after a while it does kind of flow. The directors notes are really interesting and give enough to imagine the scene but not too much as to wipe out any requirement for imagination.
Of course, it is probably an easier read having seen the film but I don’t think that detracts from the book at all. In fact I didn’t find myself mentally following the film but instead imagining the various sets and scenes.
I’ll probably need to read it again as I’m sure there are little nuances in the directors notes which may lead my mind off in slightly different directions.
Good, I’ll give it 8 out of 10
Ja
