I'll Be in My Trailer! : The Creative Wars between Directors and Actors

Veteran film director Badham (Chapman U.) and journalist Modderno discuss some of the challenges directors face when working with actors. Drawing upon interviews conducted with top directors and actors, the authors offer insight into the psychology of acting and identify some of the most common mistakes directors make that can hurt working relationships. The volume is organized chronologically, following the filmmaking process from casting through postproduction. Annotation 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)