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James Monaco
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| Born | November 15, 1942 Flushing, New York, U.S.
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| Died | November 25, 2019 (aged 77) Manhattan, New York, U.S.
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| Occupation | Film critic, film historian, publisher |
| Years active | 1965–2019 |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Schenker (3 children) |
James F. Monaco (born November 15, 1942 – died November 25, 2019) was an American expert on movies. He was a film critic, an author, a publisher, and a teacher. He helped many people understand films better.
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James Monaco's Life and Work
James Monaco was a very important person in the world of movies and media. He started a company called Baseline in 1982. This was one of the first online databases about the entertainment industry. Think of it like an early version of IMDb, which you might use today to find out about movies and actors! Baseline was later bought by other companies, showing how valuable his idea was.
He also taught about film and media at several big universities. These included The New School, Columbia University, and New York University. He was a media expert who shared his thoughts on NPR in the 1980s. He also wrote articles for famous newspapers like The New York Times and The Christian Science Monitor.
Books by James Monaco
James Monaco wrote many books about movies. One of his most famous books is How To Read A Film. This book helps people understand how movies are made and what they mean. It has been updated many times since it first came out in 1977. He also wrote The New Wave: Truffaut, Godard, Chabrol, Rohmer, Rivette about a special style of French filmmaking. Another important book was American Film Now.
He also started his own publishing company, Harbor Electronic Publishing. He even helped create the Long Island Nature Organization. This group helps protect nature and hosts a yearly conference about natural history.
The Golden Monaco Award
Since 2001, there has been a special student film award in Germany named after James F. Monaco. It's called "Der Goldene Monaco," or The Golden Monaco. This award celebrates young filmmakers.
Every year, the winners receive their awards in a big show. It's like a mini-Oscars ceremony! Up to 1,600 students gather in a large hall in the city of Siegen. This shows how much James Monaco's work inspired students and filmmakers around the world.
James Monaco passed away on November 25, 2019, due to a vascular disease. His work continues to influence how people study and enjoy films.
Important Books by James Monaco
- The New Wave: Truffaut, Godard, Chabrol, Rohmer, Rivette. Oxford University Press, 1976
- How to Read A Film: Movies, Media, and Beyond. Oxford University Press, 1977, 1981, 2000, 2009
- American Film Now: The People, The Power, The Money, The Movies. Oxford University Press, 1979.
- The International Encyclopedia of Film. Putnam and Virgin, 1991
- The Movie Guide. Putnam and Virgin, 1992, 1994
External Links
- Learn more about James Monaco
- James Monaco's official website: http://JamesMonaco.com
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