

This year, two books have greatly impressed: the exquisite biography of “Mike Nichols” eloquently written by Mark Harris, and the superb “Shoot Midnight Cowboy” by Glenn Frankel.

As a film critic, historian and former professor at the Toronto Film School, I hope the book offers a learning experience, though I must confess that is rare. I mean that with every fibre of my being.Įach year I see more than 300 films and read about 50 books written about film. Jay Glennie, if you were standing before me, I would look you in the eyes, offer my hand and say to you, “Mr.
