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Dowd based much of her script, as well as several of the characters, on her. Emotionally intelligent leadership is a groundbreaking book that combines the concepts of emotional intelligence and leadership in one modelemotionally intelligent leadership eil. Click on the book above to go to my buddy toe blakes slap shot book page. This important resource offers students a practical guide for. The making of slap shot reveals the improbable, hilarious, behind the scenes story about the crazy and wildly popular film from 1977. Behind the scenes of the greatest hockey movie 9780470159415 by jackson, jonathon and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Yet many may be surprised to learn that the true story behind the making of the film is as captivating as the film itself. This important resource offers students a practical guide. The slap, a novel that is bringing out the worst in the. The video below delves into the science behind the slap shot. The man, the foil, and the legend ebook written by dave hanson, ross bernstein. How a movie about minor league hockey became a box office hitand an international cult classic even thirtyodd years after slap shots release, diehard hockey fans can still recite scenes of dialogue by heart, making lines like putting on the foil just common argot for the devoted. No presents, please, unless they are wrapped in foil and reflect the enduring lessons of a counterculture classic.
The making of slap shot isbn 9780470159415 pdf epub. Its a hockey book, so you know there are going to be french canadian names. They discuss some of the history behind he film and how its been able to endure as a classic sports movie, its accuracy in capturing the. A failing ice hockey team finds success with outrageously violent hockey goonery. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. How a movie about minor league hockey became a box office hitand an international cult classic. Starring paul newman in the role of reggie dunlop, captain of the charlestown chiefs, this film set the standard for every other sports.
Personal interviews with cast members, production staff and others offer a rare inside view of the making of slap shot, including littleknown facts, anecdotes from the set, and. You can clearly see how much of the body is involved in the shot, as well as the considerable amount of stick bending. We had a chance to speak with jonathon last week about the book, the movie, and those omnipresent slap shot quotes. Slap shot, the fifth book in the aces hockey series, is a sporty, contemporary romance featuring max a tough, honest, hockey player who is struggling to come to grips with not only the grief he continues to feel over the loss of his wife but the guilt associated with potentially moving on. Set in the suburbs, it centres on a closeknit, affluent community made up of predominantly secondgeneration. Ever since slap shot, ive been swearing more, paul newman once. Rule 621 high sticks usa hockey officiating rulebook. Behind the scenes of the greatest hockey movie ever made. Stick comes back off the group no higher than the knee. They are both classics, newman said in a 2007 interview with jonathon jackson, author of the book the making of slap shot. Behind the scenes of the greatest hockey movie ever made pdf book. He is thought to be the inspiration behind paul newmans character, reggie dunlop, in the movie slap shot and appears in the film in an uncredited role as a referee. Author and longtime hockey writer jonathon jackson joins nick digilio in honor of the upcoming nick d film club screening of slap shot for a conversation on his book the making of slap shot. Located in the us rust belt, charlestown is home of the hapless chiefs, a losing federal league hockey team whose games are poorly attended.
Dick roberge born april 7, 1934 is a canadian retired professional ice hockey forward and coach. Its one of the deadliest shots in hockey, and can reach speeds of over 100 mph. When performing a slap shot, the hockey stick is aggressively slapped nearly as hard as you can and bent on the ice. Jonathon jackson how a movie about minor league hockey became a box office hitand an international cult classic. With access to those involved in the making of the film, he brings to life some of the magic behind the creation of memorable scenes and characters, especially the charleston chiefs. Interview with jonathon jackson, author of the making of slap shot. The making of slap shot author jonathon jackson goes. It goes without saying that this shot is quite complicated in terms. Behind the scenes of the greatest hockey movie ever made, jonathon jackson takes readers on the wild ride that was the creation and making of the movie slap shot. Slap shot is a 1977 american sports comedy film directed by george roy hill, written by nancy dowd and starring paul newman and michael ontkean.
Shoulders pointing to target with feet shoulder length apart. The making of slap shot audiobook jonathon jackson. Slap shot, bob costas, and the real olgi ogilthrope. How a movie about minor league hockey became a box office h. To make money, the teams unknown owner makes its manager, joe mcgrath, do cheesy publicity much to the players chagrin. Even thirtyodd years after slap shots release, diehard hockey fans can still recite scenes of. The making of slap shot reveals the improbable, hilarious, behindthescenes story about the crazy and wildly popular film slap shot a story too real and too good not to be true. How a movie about minor league hockey became a box office hitand an international cult classic even 30odd years after slap shot s release, diehard hockey fans can still recite scenes of dialogue by heart, making lines like putting on the foil just common argot for the devoted. Yet many may be surprised to learn that the true story behind the making of the film is as captivating as the. Personal interviews with over 50 cast members, production staff and others offer an amazing inside view of the making of slap shot. Pdf the making of slap shot behind the scenes of the greatest. The slap shot is an important part of any hockey game. The making of slap shot audiobook by jonathon jackson. Starring the legendary paul newman, the movie was based on the hilarious and outrageous antics of the fictitious charlestown chiefs, a toughasnails minor league hockey team in the early 1970s.
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More than 30 years after its cinematic debut, slap shot remains one of the most popular sports movies of all time, and this book is actor dave hansons firsthand account of its making. Listen to the making of slap shot audiobook by jonathon jackson, narrated. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Interview with jonathon jackson, author of the making of. Slap shot is one of the greatest sports comedies ever made. Behind the scenes of the greatest hockey movie ever, author jonathon jackson explains the inspiration for some of the movies characters. The slap is a long way from being an australian version of ian mcewans saturday. To further iterate milburys point, a book titled, the making of slap shot. The johnstown jets won the north american hockey league championship 44 years ago tonight, completing a fourgame sweep of the broome dusters from binghamton, and also completing a cinderella comeback story that was soon immortalized in everyones favorite movie. Its comical depiction of a minor league hockey team.
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