Film guides and reviews Books
Edinburgh University Press Tyrone Power
Book SynopsisThis book presents the first substantial academic study of Tyrone Power and employs a range of approaches, including stardom and genre theory, to reappraise his career from various angles including gender, genre and image.
£85.50
Edinburgh University Press Cinema and Soft Power
Book SynopsisExplores the relationship between soft power and film in relation to national and transnational cinemas.
£90.25
Edinburgh University Press Refocus the Films of Sohrab ShahidSaless
Book SynopsisIn this the first English-language book to reflect on his work and its implications for creativity in the diasporic conditions of urban displacement a range of international scholars provide a comprehensive account of Shahid Saless's films and production methods.
£90.25
Edinburgh University Press ReFocus The Films of Paul Schrader
Book SynopsisProviding a comprehensive exploration of his groundbreaking achievements in cinema, the book considers Schrader's more overlooked films and provides new insights to their connection with his celebrated work in direction and screenwriting such as Taxi Driver (1976), Cat People (1982) and The Comfort of Strangers (1990).Trade Review"As a filmmaker and as an essayist, Paul Schrader has always been focused on the life of spirit, often under the most debased conditions and shocking circumstances. That focus, as a writer and as a director, has resulted in several truly remarkable pictures. We’ve worked together on and off throughout the better part of our lives. It hasn’t always been easy, but it has always been fruitful and, quite often, revelatory. Truly, I don’t know where the art of cinema would be without his work, his mind, and his presence. This collection is a just and illuminating tribute to the work of a very important artist." - Martin ScorseseTable of ContentsIntroduction: Taxi Driver Forward - Brian Brems and Michelle E. Moore Schrader and Style - Erik M. Bachman Movement and Meaning: The "unmotivated" Camera in Four Films by Paul Schrader - Deborah Allison Late Schrader: From the Canon to the Canyons - BillyStevenson "Thinking White:" Performing Racial Tension in Blue Collar - Scott Balcerzak Prophets and Zealots: Paul Schrader's Adaptations of The Mosquito Coast and The Last Temptation of Christ - Erica Moulton "So I find another form of expression": Art and Life/Art in Life in Paul Schrader’s Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters - Thomas Prasch Schrader’s Women: Cat People and Patty Hearst - Brian Brems Paul Schrader’s Experiment in Italian Neo-decadence: The Comfort of Strangers and the Sadean System - Robert Dassanowsky "Just Being Transparent Baby": Surveillance Culture, Digitization and Self-Regulation in Paul Schrader’s The Canyons - James Slaymaker "Every Act of Preservation Is an Act of Creation": Paul Schrader’s Eco-Theology in First Reformed - Tatiana Prorokova Leaning on the Everlasting Arms: Love and Silence in First Reformed - Robert Ribera Interview with Paul Schrader conducted by Michelle E. Moore and Brian Brems on 9/27/2018 at the Rail Line Diner, NY Filmography Bibliography
£90.25
Edinburgh University Press Jacques Ranciere and the Politics of Art Cinema
Book SynopsisDrawing on case studies of films including Charlie Kaufman's Synecdoche, New York, Nuri Bilge Ceylan's Climates and John Akomfrah's The Nine Muses, this books asks to what extent is politics shaping art cinema? And, in turn, could art cinema possibly affect the political structure of the world as we know it?
£22.79
Edinburgh University Press Rethinking Brechtian Film Theory and Cinema
Book SynopsisMaking a compelling argument for the continuing relevance of Brechtian film theory and cinema, this book offers new research and analysis of Brecht the film and media theorist, placing his scattered writings on the subject within the lively film theory debates that took place in Europe between the 1920s?1960s.
£26.59
Edinburgh University Press And Now for Something Completely Different
Book SynopsisThe book examines Monty Python's enduring status as an unconventional, anti-authoritarian comedy touchstone, this book reappraises Python's comedy output from the perspective of its fifty years of cultural circulation.
£19.94
Edinburgh University Press Iconoclasm in European Cinema
Book SynopsisA philosophical study of image-destruction in European cinema.Trade Review"Through detailed and engaging readings of select films by Bene, Bergman, Debord, Duras, Godard, Isou, Jarman, and Kie?lowski Chiara Quaranta demonstrates impressively how the destruction of the image within European cinema can be generative of an enabling ethics which foregrounds the importance of listening and imagining in the film experience." -Sarah Cooper, King's College London
£80.75
Hal Leonard Corporation The Room
Book SynopsisOh Hai! ÊThe Room: The Definitive GuideÊ is the ultimate key to the biggest pop culture phenomenon of the 21st century Tommy Wiseau''s ÊThe RoomÊ. Arguably the worst film of all time and certainly one of the most beguiling the masterpiece of so-bad-it''s-good filmmaking has grown since its release in 2003 to become one of the most popular theatrical releases of all time with an extremely loyal and vocal fan base.ÞWithin the book readers will find everything required to step into ÊThe RoomÊ for the first time and understand the traditions characters and (lack of) logic at play within the ultimate cult film. Favorite customers of the film will also find a dozen red roses as the book takes a look back at the history of the phenomenon features extensive and in-depth analysis of the film includes extensive interviews with the cast and crew and of course studies the film''s enigmatic and visionary auteur Tommy Wiseau.ÞThis is the first available book guide to ÊThe RoomÊ. And an a
£17.09
Rowman & Littlefield The Encyclopedia of Best Films: A Century of All
Book SynopsisThis all-inclusive A-Z encyclopedia by one of the world's foremost experts on cinema provides comprehensive annotations of the best films produced from 1914 on. The work offers more than 5,000 three- to five-star entries (three stars=good; four stars=excellent; five stars=masterpiece), and yes, author Jay Robert Nash has viewed every single one of them as well as many more that did not "make the cut." In addition to a precis, each film's entry also includes a listing of the cast as well as the key principles involved in production, from the director to the hair stylist. Especially unique to this book is a rating system that helps parents determine whether or not a film is appropriate for their children. Unlike the industry rating system which can be influenced by studio lobbying, Nash objectively evaluates each film and confers upon it one of four recommendations for viewing: recommended, acceptable, cautionary, and unacceptable. Backmatter includes a list of top films by genre (i.e. animated, drama, sports, mystery, adventure etc.) as well as an annotated name index listing all persons mentioned along with their dates of birth and death. Rounding out this essential volume for the film buff are over 500 still photos from the author's private collection.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR AUTHOR'S PREVIOUS WORKS A film lover's treasure. . . . A definitive reference work. -- Roger Ebert
£173.00
Rowman & Littlefield The Encyclopedia of Best Films: A Century of All
Book SynopsisThis all-inclusive A-Z encyclopedia by one of the world's foremost experts on cinema provides comprehensive annotations of the best films produced from 1914 on. The work offers more than 5,000 three- to five-star entries (three stars=good; four stars=excellent; five stars=masterpiece), and yes, author Jay Robert Nash has viewed every single one of them as well as many more that did not "make the cut." In addition to a precis, each film's entry also includes a listing of the cast as well as the key principles involved in production, from the director to the hair stylist. Especially unique to this book is a rating system that helps parents determine whether or not a film is appropriate for their children. Unlike the industry rating system which can be influenced by studio lobbying, Nash objectively evaluates each film and confers upon it one of four recommendations for viewing: recommended, acceptable, cautionary, and unacceptable. Backmatter includes a list of top films by genre (i.e. animated, drama, sports, mystery, adventure etc.) as well as an annotated name index listing all persons mentioned along with their dates of birth and death. Rounding out this essential volume for the film buff are over 500 still photos from the author's private collection.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR AUTHOR'S PREVIOUS WORKS A film lover's treasure. . . . A definitive reference work. -- Roger Ebert
£173.00
Rowman & Littlefield The Encyclopedia of Best Films: A Century of All
Book SynopsisThis all-inclusive A-Z encyclopedia by one of the world's foremost experts on cinema provides comprehensive annotations of the best films produced from 1914 on. The work offers more than 5,000 three- to five-star entries (three stars=good; four stars=excellent; five stars=masterpiece), and yes, author Jay Robert Nash has viewed every single one of them as well as many more that did not "make the cut." In addition to a precis, each film's entry also includes a listing of the cast as well as the key principles involved in production, from the director to the hair stylist. Especially unique to this book is a rating system that helps parents determine whether or not a film is appropriate for their children. Unlike the industry rating system which can be influenced by studio lobbying, Nash objectively evaluates each film and confers upon it one of four recommendations for viewing: recommended, acceptable, cautionary, and unacceptable. Backmatter includes a list of top films by genre (i.e. animated, drama, sports, mystery, adventure etc.) as well as an annotated name index listing all persons mentioned along with their dates of birth and death. Rounding out this essential volume for the film buff are over 500 still photos from the author's private collection.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR AUTHOR'S PREVIOUS WORKS A film lover's treasure. . . . A definitive reference work. -- Roger Ebert
£173.00
Rowman & Littlefield Best Pick: A Journey through Film History and the
Book SynopsisA fascinating history of motion pictures through the lens of the Academy Awards, the Best Picture winners, and the box-office contenders.In Best Pick: A Journey through Film History and the Academy Awards, John Dorney, Jessica Regan, and Tom Salinsky provide a captivating decade-by-decade exploration of the Oscars. For each decade, they examine the making of classic films, trends and innovations in cinema, behind-the-scenes scandals at the awards ceremony, and who won and why. Twenty films are reviewed in-depth, alongside ten detailed “making-of” accounts and capsule reviews of every single Best Picture winner in history. In addition, each Best Picture winner is carefully scrutinized to answer the ultimate question: “Did the Academy get it right?” Full of wonderful stories, cogent analysis, and fascinating insights, Best Pick is a witty and enthralling look at the people, politics, movies, and trends that have shaped our cinematic world.
£30.00
Titan Books Ltd Star Wars: The Best of Star Wars Insider: Volume
Book SynopsisSecond volume of the Star Wars Insider, featuring content previously printed in the "Star Wars Insider" magazine. Each volume brings together a collection of the best of the official "Star Wars Insider "magazine content, celebrating the complete Star Wars experience, from movies to books, videogames to comic books, and more! Featuring rare cast and crew interviews, and exclusive behind the scenes pictures, this is an essential read for Star Wars fans of all ages.
£13.49
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Adoption at the Movies: A Year of
Book SynopsisGet your family talking about adoption with the ultimate collection of films to help the whole family to explore their feelings in a fun and safe way. With a film for each week of the year, Addison Cooper has compiled the best movies, new and old, for family-friendly viewing. Among those featured are Finding Dory, Frozen, Paddington, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Star Wars, Divergent, The Blind Side and I am Sam. Carefully selected, the movies included will help families to comfortably talk about important adoption-related topics. They are accompanied by descriptions of the themes and ideas to get the conversations started. Helping all members of the family to explore both the pain and joy of adoption, they cover a range of issues which can arise such as culture, identity, control, and reunification. With something for everyone - from kids, to teens, to grown-ups - this is a must-have for all adoptive families.Trade ReviewAdoption at the Movies does two huge favors for adoptive parents. First, it reveals the whys and hows of having tough conversations with our kids. Second, through previews it guides us through how to best use films as conversation starters that can foster intimacy and trust, while alerting us to potential hazards. This way parents can make good decisions about what to see and what to wait on. I wish I'd had this guide from Day 1 as an adoptive parent to my children. -- Lori Holden of LavenderLuz.com, author of The Open-Hearted Way to Open Adoption.This book is comprehensive and thoughtful, a true resource for parents who wish to use films as a springboard for positive and helpful dialogue about adoption with their children. Addison has done the hard work for us, analyzing the most applicable stories of our day and guiding us through the potential of each film in helping our adopted children process their own stories. -- Christina Matanick, creator of ReMoved filmAdoption at the Movies takes your cinema entertainment and transforms it into a powerful tool to help your adoptive child to thrive in life. -- Darren Fink, Co-Founder, Transfiguring AdoptionMovies have that magical ability to transport us to a different place and see things in new ways. They can be a useful, and sometimes less painful, vehicle for gaining insight into important life issues. With Addison Cooper's guidance, adoptive families can easily choose films to help them initiate important conversations in a non-threatening manner. Building on his popular Adoption at the Movies blog, Cooper's new book (of the same name) organizes 63 movies into four main categories. Alphabetical, age, and topic indexes add to the book's usability. Adoptive families and professionals who work with them will find this to be a welcome resource. -- Linda May Grobman, MSW, LSW, ACSW, Publisher/Editor of The New Social Worker MagazineOpen communication is vital to the well-being of any family, but parents through adoption may struggle to introduce the subject. Adoption at the Movies can help parents get past this stumbling block. When you watch a film with an adoption theme, the topic is already on the table, er, screen, so the conversation can unfold naturally. Cooper's clear-eyed assessments of dozens of films, including excellent discussion questions, should lead to many enjoyable evenings-and many more hours of healthy conversation-in any family formed through adoption. -- Eve Gilman, editor of Adoptive Families magazineAdoption at the Movies is a well-researched and accessible resource for all adoptive families who watch films together. Addison Cooper shows how many films aimed at children are essentially about absent or neglectful caregivers, loss and the search for belonging and why these themes may trigger difficult feelings in adopted children. His book gives parents the tools not only to make informed decisions and to prepare before watching a film but it suggests ways in which each film can be used as a starting point for a significant conversation. It is great to read something that not only forewarns but forearms too and which encourages families to explore themes and difficulties together and to use films as a resource. The book is easy to use, packed with popular films and appropriate to a wide age range. I wish I'd read it at the start of our journey as an adoptive family but I'll certainly be using it now. -- Sally Donovan, author of No Matter WhatAdoption at the Movies is a great resource for any parent, educator or mentor who works with youth; and it's a comprehensive, must-have resource for foster and adoptive parents. The author provides discussion topics and activities, which will help make the most out of any family movie night. -- Yasmin Mistry Director, Foster Care Film & Community Engagement Project (FCFCEP)This is the most insightful book I've read about parenting adopted teens. Naftzger draws from her own experience as an adoptee and a therapist to offer parents practical tools for improving communication with their child, without ever being preachy or prescriptive. Most importantly, she honors the emotions, integrity and intellectual capacity of the adopted teen at every turn, helping parents better understand the complexity of their child's experience. -- Nicole Opper, Director/Producer, Off and Running: An American Coming of Age StoryTable of ContentsSection 1. Setting the Scene. 1. Unique and Not Unique. 2. When Adoption Surprises You. 3. Two Hidden Enemies of Healthy Adoption: Silence and Secrecy. 4. How Movies Can Help, and How This Book Works. Section 2. The Movies. 5. Disney Films . 6. More Movies for Kids. 7. Thirteen Movies to Watch with Your Teens. 8. Eleven Movies for Parents. Section 3. What Happens Next? 9. When Movies Aren't Enough. 10. Where to Go From Here: Additional Resources.
£17.40
Titan Books Ltd Men in Black Films: The Official Visual Companion
Book SynopsisMen in Black: The Official Visual Companion to the Films is the first book to cover all four films, including Men in Black International. Men in Black: The Official Visual Companion to the Films is the ultimate retrospective to the universally beloved film franchise. Unveiling the secrets behind the suits, this book contains concept art, sketches, storyboards, costume designs, makeup tests and more. With exclusive commentary from key members of the cast and crew, this extraordinary collection of art will take readers on a journey out of this world. This book tells the whole story for each film, from sketch to screen, and delves into the design and creation of the aliens, vehicles, weaponry and the agents defending the universe as only the Men in Black can do. This must-have book details the script development and production process of all four films, as well as the impact and influence of those films in popular culture, as well as the makeup, costuming, animatronics, music, and much more. Men in Black: The Official Visual Companion to the Films is the only book you'll ever need or want on the subject.Trade Review“written with a distinctive feel and flair encompassing all four Hollywood films...brimming with insightful commentary” - SyFy“Providing great insight into one of the most beloved alien invader film series” - Borg.com“Vivid, visual storytelling.” - Borg.com
£29.75
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 100 Bible Films
Book SynopsisChoice Outstanding Academic Title 2023 From The Passion of the Christ to Life of Brian, and from The Ten Commandments to Last Temptation of Christ, filmmakers have been adapting the stories of the Bible for over 120 years, from the first time the Höritz Passion Play was filmed in the Czech Republic back in 1897. Ever since, these stories have inspired musicals, comedies, sci-fi, surrealist visions and the avant-garde not to mention spawning their own genre, the biblical epic. Filmmakers across six continents and from all kinds of religious perspectives (or none at all), have adapted the greatest stories ever told, delighting some and infuriating others. 100 Bible Films is the indispensable guide to this wide and varied output, providing an authoritative but accessible history of biblical adaptations through one hundred of the most interesting and significant biblical films. Richly illustrated with film stills, this book depicts how such films have undertaken a complex negotiation between art, commerce, entertainment and religion. Matthew Page traces the screen history of the biblical stories from the very earliest silent passion plays, via the golden ages of the biblical epic, through to more innovative and controversial later films as well as covering significant TV adaptations. He discusses films made not only by some of our greatest filmmakers, artists such as Martin Scorsese, Jean Luc Godard, Alice Guy, Roberto Rossellini, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Lotte Reiniger, Carl Dreyer and Luis Buñuel, but also those looking to explore their faith or share it with lovers of cinema the world over.Trade ReviewMatthew Page’s impressive book on the history of scripture adaptations is a Christian cinephile’s dream, covering everything from five-minute silent films to four-hour Italian epics. ... it is an insightful addition to your bookshelves. * Premier Christianity magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Life and Passion of Jesus Christ (1898) - Georges Hatot and Louis Lumière: France 2. Martyrs Chrétiens ("Christian Martyrs", 1905) - Lucien Nonguet: France 3. La Vie du Christ ("The Birth, the Life and the Death of Christ", 1906) - Alice Guy: France 4. Vie et passion de N.S. Jésus-Christ ("The Life and Passion of Jesus Christ", 1907) - Ferdinand Zecca: France 5. Jephthah's Daughter: A Biblical Tragedy (1909) - J. Stuart Blackton: US 6. L'Exode (The Exodus, 1910) - Louis Feuillade: France 7. Jaël et Sisera (1911) - Henri Andréani: France 8. From the Manger to the Cross (1912) - Sidney Olcott: US 9. Judith of Bethulia (1914) - D.W. Griffith: US 10. Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916) - D.W. Griffith: US 11. Blade af Satans bog ("Leaves From Satan's Book", 1920) - Carl Theodor Dreyer: Denmark 12. La Sacra Bibbia ("After Six Days", 1920) - Pier Antonio Gariazzo and Armando Vey: Italy 13. Der Galiläer ("The Passion Play", 1921) - Dimitri Buchowetzki: Germany 14. Salomé (1922) - Charles Bryant and Alla Nazimova: US 15. Sodom und Gomorrha ("The Queen of Sin", 1922) - Michael Curtiz: Germany/Austria 16. The Ten Commandments (1923) - Cecil B. DeMille: US 17. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925) - Fred Niblo: US 18. The King of Kings (1927) - Cecil B. DeMille: US 19. Noah's Ark (1928) - Michael Curtiz: US 20. Lot in Sodom (1933) - Melville Webber and James Sibley Watson: US 21. Golgotha ("Behold the Man", 1935) - Julien Duvivier: France 22. The Last Days of Pompeii (1935) - Ernest B. Schoedsack and Merian C. Cooper: US 23. The Green Pastures (1936) - Marc Connelly and William Keighley: US 24. Jesús de Nazareth (1942) - José Díaz Morales: Mexico 25. Samson and Delilah (1949) - Cecil B. DeMille: US 26. David and Bathsheba (1951) - Henry King: US 27. Quo Vadis (1951) - Mervyn LeRoy: US 28. The Robe (1953) - Henry Koster: US 29. Sins of Jezebel (1953) - Reginald Le Borg: US 30. The Prodigal (1955) - Richard Thorpe: US 31. The Ten Commandments (1956) - Cecil B. DeMille: US 32. The Star of Bethlehem (1956) - Lotte Reiniger: UK 33. Celui qui doit mourir ("He Who Must Die", 1957) - Jules Dassin: France/Italy 34. Solomon and Sheba (1959) - King Vidor: US 35. Ben-Hur (1959) - William Wyler: US 36. Esther and the King (1960) - Raoul Walsh and Mario Bava: Italy/US 37. The Story of Ruth (1960) - Henry Koster: US 38. King of Kings (1961) - Nicholas Ray: US 39. Barabbas (1961) - Richard Fleischer: Italy/US 40. Il vecchio testamento ("The Old Testament", 1962) - Gianfranco Parolini: Italy/France 41. Il vangelo secondo Matteo ("The Gospel According to St. Matthew", 1964) - Pier Paolo Pasolini: Italy/France 42. The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) - George Stevens: US 43. I grandi condottieri ("Samson and Gideon", 1965) - Marcello Baldi and Francisco Pérez-Dolz: Italy/Spain 44. The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966) - John Huston: Italy/US 45. Les Actes des apôtres ("Acts of the Apostles", 1969) - Roberto Rossellini: France/Italy/ Spain/West Germany/Tunisia 46. La voie lactée ("The Milky Way", 1969) - Luis Buñuel: France/Italy/West Germany 47. Son of Man (1969) - Gareth Davies: UK 48. Jesús, nuestro Señor ("Jesus, our Lord", 1971) - Miguel Zacarías: Mexico 49. Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) - Norman Jewison: US 50. Godspell (1973) - David Greene: US 51. Moses und Aron (1975) - Danièle Huillet and Jean-Marie Straub: West Germany/Austria/France/Italy 52. Il messia ("The Messiah", 1975) - Roberto Rossellini: Italy/France 53. The Passover Plot (1976) - Michael Campus: Israel/US 54. Jesus of Nazareth (1977) - Franco Zeffirelli: Italy/UK/US 55. Karunamayudu ("Man of Compassion", 1978) - A. Bhimsingh and Christopher Coelho: India 56. Jesus (1979) - John Krish and Peter Sykes: US 57. Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) - Terry Jones: UK 58. Camminacammina ("Keep Walking", 1983) - Ermanno Olmi: Italy 59. Je vous salue, Marie ("Hail Mary", 1985) - Jean-Luc Godard: France/Switzerland/UK 60. King David (1985) - Bruce Beresford: UK/US 61. Esther (1986) - Amos Gitai: Austria/Israel/UK 62. Samson dan Delilah (1987) - Sisworo Gautama Putra: Indonesia 63. The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) - Martin Scorsese: Canada/US 64. Jésus de Montréal (1989) - Denys Arcand: Canada/France 65. The Garden (1990) - Derek Jarman: UK/Germany/Japan 66. The Visual Bible: Matthew (1993) - Regardt van den Bergh: South Africa 67. Al-mohager ("The Emigrant", 1994) - Youssef Chahine: Egypt/France 68. Jeremiah (1998) - Harry Winer: Italy/Germany/US 69. The Prince of Egypt (1998) - Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner and Simon Wells: US 70. The Book of Life (1998) - Hal Hartley: France/US 71. La Genèse ("Genesis", 1999) - Cheick Oumar Sissoko: Mali/France 72. Jesus (1999) - Roger Young: Italy/USA etc. 73. The Miracle Maker (2000) - Stanislav Sokolov and Derek W. Hayes: Russia/UK 74. The Real Old Testament (2003) - Curtis Hannum and Paul Hannum: US 75. The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John (2003) - Philip Saville: Canada/UK 76. The Passion of the Christ (2004) - Mel Gibson: US 77. Shanti Sandesham ("Message of Peace", 2004) - P. Chandrasekhar Reddy: India 78. Color of the Cross (2006) - Jean Claude LaMarre: US 79. Jezile (Son of Man, 2006) - Mark Dornford-May: South Africa 80. The Nativity Story (2006) - Catherine Hardwicke: US 81. Mesih ("Jesus, the Spirit of God", 2007) - Nader Talebzadeh: Iran 82. The Passion (2008) - Michael Offer: UK 83. El cant dels ocells ("Birdsong", 2008) - Albert Serra: Spain 84. Oversold (2008) - Paul Morrell: US 85. Year One (2009) - Harold Ramis: US 86. Io sono con te ("Let It Be", 2010) - Guido Chiesa: Italy 87. Su re ("The King", 2012) - Giovanni Columbu: Italy 88. The Bible (2013) - Crispin Reece, Tony Mitchell and Christopher Spencer: US 89. Noah (2014) - Darren Aronofsky: US 90. The Savior (2014) - Robert Savo: Palestine/Jordan/Bulgaria 91. Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) - Ridley Scott: UK/Spain/US 92. The Red Tent (2014) - Roger Young: US 93. Os Dez Mandamentos: O Filme ("The Ten Commandments: The Movie", 2016) - Alexandre Avancini: Brazil 94. Risen (2016) - Kevin Reynolds: US 95. Get Some Money (2017) - Biko Nyongesa: Kenya 96. Mary Magdalene (2018) - Garth Davis: UK/Australia/US 97. Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018) - Andrew Hyatt: US 98. Seder-Masochism (2018) - Nina Paley: US 99. Assassin 33 A.D. (2020) - Jim Carroll: US 100. Lamentations of Judas (2020) - Boris Gerrets: Netherlands
£17.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 100 Animated Feature Films: Revised Edition
Book Synopsis20 years ago, animated features were widely perceived as cartoons for children. Today they encompass an astonishing range of films, styles and techniques. There is the powerful adult drama of Waltz with Bashir; the Gallic sophistication of Belleville Rendez-Vous; the eye-popping violence of Japan's Akira; and the stop-motion whimsy of Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Andrew Osmond provides an entertaining and illuminating guide to the endlessly diverse world of animated features, with entries on 100 of the most interesting and important animated films from around the world, from the 1920s to the present day. Blending in-depth history and criticism, 100 Animated Feature Films balances the blockbusters with local success stories from Eastern Europe to Hong Kong. This revised and updated new edition addresses films that have been released since publication of the first edition, such as the mainstream hits Frozen, The Lego Movie and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, as well as updated entries on franchises such as the Toy Story movies. It also covers bittersweet indie visions such as Michael Dudok de Wit's The Red Turtle, Charlie Kaufman’s Anomalisa, Isao Takahata's Tale of the Princess Kaguya, the family saga The Wolf Children and the popular blockbuster Your Name. Osmond's wide-ranging selection also takes in the Irish fantasy Song of the Sea, France’s I Lost My Body and Brazil's Boy and the World. Osmond's authoritative and entertaining entries combine with a contextualising introduction and key filmographic information to provide an essential guide to animated film.Trade ReviewOsmond’s reviews are thoughtful, engaging reveries not only of each film, but of its context and gossip … Osmond cops to personal bias in his introduction, but his personal bias is partly what we are paying for – we trust him to come up with a hundred cartoons that can fairly encapsulate the medium as it appears today, such that someone who knew nothing could watch a film a day and become an animation expert in just three months. -- Jonathan Clements * All the Anime *What makes this sampling of animated feature films unique and worthwhile is its range. Some excellent yet not well-known gems are included alongside the expected classics. Animated cinema is a worldwide art form and this book takes us on a well-written, very insightful tour. -- Walter Santucci, Chapman University, USATable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1.The Adventures of Prince Achmed 2.Akira 3.Aladdin 4.Alice 5.Allegro non troppo 6.Animal Farm 7.Anomolisa 8.April and the Extraordinary World 9.Bambi 10.Beauty and the Beast 11.Belladonna of Sadness 12.Belleville Rendez-vous 13.Boy and the World 14.The Breadwinner 15.Cinderella 16.Coco 17.The Congress 18.Coraline 19.Dumbo 20.Fantasia 21.Fantastic Planet 22.Finding Nemo 23.Fritz the Cat 24.Frozen 25.The Garden of Words 26.Ghost in the Shell 27.Grave of the Fireflies 28.Hoppity Goes to Town 29.How To Train Your Dragon 30.I Lost My Body 31.Ice Age 32.Idiots and Angels 33.The Illusionist 34.The Incredibles 35.Inside Out 36.Invention for Destruction 37.The Iron Giant 38.Ivan and His Magic Pony 39.The Jungle Book 40.The King and the Mockingbird 41.Kiki’s Delivery Service 42.Klaus 43.Kung Fu Panda 44.Laputa: Castle in the Sky 45.The Lego Movie 46.Lilo and Stitch 47.The Lion King 48.The Little Mermaid 49.Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted 50.A Midsummer Night’s Dream 51.Mind Game 52.Moana 53.Monsters Inc 54.My Life as McDull 55.My Neighbour Totoro 56.Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind 57.Nezha Conquers the Dragon King 58.Night on the Galactic Railroad 59.The Nightmare Before Christmas 60.One Hundred and One Dalamatians 61.Only Yesterday 62.Perfect Blue 63.Persepolis 64.Pinocchio 65.Porco Rosso 66.Princess Mononoke 67.Rango 68.The Red Turtle 69.Rocks in My Pockets 70.Le Roman de Renard 71.The Secret of NIMH 72.Shrek 73.A Silent Voice 74.Sita Sings the Blues 75.The Snow Queen 76.Snow White and the Seven Dwarves 77.Son of White Mare 78.Song of the Sea 79.Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse 80.Spirited Away 81.Summer Wars 82.The Tale of the Princess Kaguya 83.The Thief and the Cobbler 84.Tokyo Godfathers 85.Tower 86.Toy Story 87.Toys in the Attic 88.Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit 89.Wall-E 90.Waltz with Bashir 91.Watership Down 92.When Marnie was There 93.Whisper of the Heart 94.Who Framed Roger Rabbit 95.The Wolf Children 96.Wolfwalkers 97.Wreck-it Ralph 98.Yellow Submarine 99.Your Name 100.Zootropolis
£59.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 100 Animated Feature Films: Revised Edition
Book Synopsis20 years ago, animated features were widely perceived as cartoons for children. Today they encompass an astonishing range of films, styles and techniques. There is the powerful adult drama of Waltz with Bashir; the Gallic sophistication of Belleville Rendez-Vous; the eye-popping violence of Japan's Akira; and the stop-motion whimsy of Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Andrew Osmond provides an entertaining and illuminating guide to the endlessly diverse world of animated features, with entries on 100 of the most interesting and important animated films from around the world, from the 1920s to the present day. Blending in-depth history and criticism, 100 Animated Feature Films balances the blockbusters with local success stories from Eastern Europe to Hong Kong. This revised and updated new edition addresses films that have been released since publication of the first edition, such as the mainstream hits Frozen, The Lego Movie and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, as well as updated entries on franchises such as the Toy Story movies. It also covers bittersweet indie visions such as Michael Dudok de Wit's The Red Turtle, Charlie Kaufman’s Anomalisa, Isao Takahata's Tale of the Princess Kaguya, the family saga The Wolf Children and the popular blockbuster Your Name. Osmond's wide-ranging selection also takes in the Irish fantasy Song of the Sea, France’s I Lost My Body and Brazil's Boy and the World. Osmond's authoritative and entertaining entries combine with a contextualising introduction and key filmographic information to provide an essential guide to animated film.Trade ReviewWhat makes this sampling of animated feature films unique and worthwhile is its range. Some excellent yet not well-known gems are included alongside the expected classics. Animated cinema is a worldwide art form and this book takes us on a well-written, very insightful tour. -- Walter Santucci, Chapman University, USATable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1.The Adventures of Prince Achmed 2.Akira 3.Aladdin 4.Alice 5.Allegro non troppo 6.Animal Farm 7.Anomolisa 8.April and the Extraordinary World 9.Bambi 10.Beauty and the Beast 11.Belladonna of Sadness 12.Belleville Rendez-vous 13.Boy and the World 14.The Breadwinner 15.Cinderella 16.Coco 17.The Congress 18.Coraline 19.Dumbo 20.Fantasia 21.Fantastic Planet 22.Finding Nemo 23.Fritz the Cat 24.Frozen 25.The Garden of Words 26.Ghost in the Shell 27.Grave of the Fireflies 28.Hoppity Goes to Town 29.How To Train Your Dragon 30.I Lost My Body 31.Ice Age 32.Idiots and Angels 33.The Illusionist 34.The Incredibles 35.Inside Out 36.Invention for Destruction 37.The Iron Giant 38.Ivan and His Magic Pony 39.The Jungle Book 40.The King and the Mockingbird 41.Kiki’s Delivery Service 42.Klaus 43.Kung Fu Panda 44.Laputa: Castle in the Sky 45.The Lego Movie 46.Lilo and Stitch 47.The Lion King 48.The Little Mermaid 49.Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted 50.A Midsummer Night’s Dream 51.Mind Game 52.Moana 53.Monsters Inc 54.My Life as McDull 55.My Neighbour Totoro 56.Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind 57.Nezha Conquers the Dragon King 58.Night on the Galactic Railroad 59.The Nightmare Before Christmas 60.One Hundred and One Dalamatians 61.Only Yesterday 62.Perfect Blue 63.Persepolis 64.Pinocchio 65.Porco Rosso 66.Princess Mononoke 67.Rango 68.The Red Turtle 69.Rocks in My Pockets 70.Le Roman de Renard 71.The Secret of NIMH 72.Shrek 73.A Silent Voice 74.Sita Sings the Blues 75.The Snow Queen 76.Snow White and the Seven Dwarves 77.Son of White Mare 78.Song of the Sea 79.Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse 80.Spirited Away 81.Summer Wars 82.The Tale of the Princess Kaguya 83.The Thief and the Cobbler 84.Tokyo Godfathers 85.Tower 86.Toy Story 87.Toys in the Attic 88.Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit 89.Wall-E 90.Waltz with Bashir 91.Watership Down 92.When Marnie was There 93.Whisper of the Heart 94.Who Framed Roger Rabbit 95.The Wolf Children 96.Wolfwalkers 97.Wreck-it Ralph 98.Yellow Submarine 99.Your Name 100.Zootropolis
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Godfather
Book SynopsisFrancis Ford Coppola's The Godfather (1972) marked a transition in American film-making, and its success – as a work of art, as a creative 'property' exploited by its studio, Paramount Pictures; and as a model for aspiring auteurist film-makers – changed Hollywood forever. Jon Lewis's study of The Godfather begins with a close look at the film's audacious visual style (the long, theatrical set pieces; the chiaroscuro lighting, the climactic montage paralleling a family baptism with a series of brutal murders). The analysis of visual style is paired with a discussion of the movie's principal themes: Vito and Michael's attempt to balance the obligations of business and family, their struggle with assimilation, the temptations and pitfalls of capitalist accumulation, and the larger drama of succession from father to son, from one generation to the next. The textual analysis precedes a production history that views The Godfather as a singularly important film in Hollywood's dramatic box-office turnaround in the early 1970s. And then, finally, the book takes a long hard look at the gangster himself both on screen and off. Hollywood publicity attending the gangster film from its inception in the silent era to the present has endeavoured to dull the distinction between the real and movie gangster, insisting that each film has been culled from the day's sordid headlines. Looking at the drama on screen and the production history behind the scenes, Lewis uncovers a series of real gangster backstories, revealing, finally, how millions of dollars of mob money may well have funded the film in the first place, and how, as things played out, The Godfather saved Paramount Studios and the rest of Hollywood as well.Trade ReviewCombining narrative analysis and production history, this slender book reminds us why Francis Ford Coppola's first episode in The Godfather trilogy has been accorded the top spot in numerous polls of the greatest film of all time. -- The Independent...the book most definitely provides readers with a wealth of detail and range of approaches which is surely what the BFI Film Classics series invariably does best. -- ScopeTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword to the 2022 edition 1. Believe in America 2. I Believe in Hollywood 3. I Believe in the Mafia Notes Credits.
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Oldcastle Books Ltd Euro Noir
Book SynopsisEuro Noir by Britain's leading crime fiction expert Barry Forshaw (author of Nordic Noir) examines the astonishing success of European fiction and drama. This is often edgier, grittier and more compelling than some of its British or American equivalents, and the book provides a highly readable guide for those wanting to look further than the obvious choices. The sheer volume of new European writers and films is daunting but Euro Noir provides a roadmap to the territory and is also a perfect travel guide to the genre. Barry Forshaw covers influential Italian authors, such as Andrea Camilleri and Leonardo Sciascia and Mafia crime dramas Romanzo Criminale and Gomorrah, along with the gruesome Gialli crime films. He also considers important French and Belgian writers such as Maigret's creator Georges Simenon to today's Fred Vargas, cult television programmes Braquo and Spiral, and films, from the classic heist movie Rififi to modern successes such as Hidden, Mesrine and Tell No One. German and Austrian greats are covered including Jakob Arjouni and Jan Costin Wagner, and crime films such as Run Lola Run and The Lives of Others. Euro Noir also covers the best crime writing and filmmaking from Spain, Portugal, Greece, Holland and other European countries and celebrates the wide scope of European crime fiction, films and TV.Trade ReviewAn informative, interesting, accessible and enjoyable guide as Forshaw guides us through the crime output of a dozen nations -- Marcel Berlins * The Times *An exhilarating tour of Europe viewed through its crime fiction -- P D Smith * Guardian *Entertaining, illuminating, and indispensable. This is the ultimate road map for anybody interested in European crime books, film, and TV -- Andy Lawrence * Euro But Not Trash *Exemplary tour of the European crime landscape... supremely readable -- Jane Jakeman * The Independent *This is a book for everyone and will help and expand your reading and viewing -- Jo Harding * We Love This Book *
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Oldcastle Books Ltd Twenty First Century Horror Films
Book SynopsisFrom the vengeful ghosts of J-horror to the walking dead in 28 Days Later and World War Z, from the creepiness of Spain's haunted houses to the graphic gore of the New French Extremism, horror is everywhere in the twenty-first century. This lively and illuminating book explores over 100 contemporary horror films, providing insightful and provocative readings of what they mean while including numerous quotes from their creators. Some of these films, including The Babadook, The Green Inferno, It Follows, The Neon Demon, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and The Witch are so recent that this will be one of the first times they are discussed in book form. The book is divided into three main sections: 'nightmares', 'nations' and 'innovations'. 'Nightmares' looks at new manifestations of traditional fears, including creepy dolls, haunted houses and demonic possession as well as vampires, werewolves, witches and zombies; and also considers more contemporary anxieties such as dread of home invasion and homophobia. 'Nations' explores fright films from around the world, including Australia, Canada, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, India, Japan, Norway, Russia, Serbia, Spain and Sweden as well as the UK and the US. 'Innovations' focuses on the latest trends in terror from 3D to found-footage films, from Twilight teen romance to torture porn, and from body horror and eco-horror to techno-horror. Parodies, remakes and American adaptations of Asian horror are also discussed.Trade ReviewMeticulously examining the most influential films from the last two decades, this guide provides an original perspective on today's culture for horror fanatics and cinema buffs alike -- Debi Moore * Dread Central *Keesey does an excellent job in his analysis... the material is surprisingly rich with information -- ZigZag * Horror Talk *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Vampyr
Book SynopsisDescribed by its maker as a 'poem of horror', Vampyr (1932) is one of the founding works of psychological horror cinema, adapted from a collection of gothic stories by Sheridan Le Fanu and directed by the revered Danish director Carl Theodor Dreyer. Despite the fact that there is no definitive print and many English versions are marred by poor quality subtitles, the film remains a vivid, extraordinary artwork in which the inner human state is made hauntingly visible. In a reading as passionate as it is analytic, David Rudkin reveals how this film systematically binds the spectator – spatially and morally – into its mysterious world of the undead. This second edition features a new foreword, discussion of the Martin Koerber and Cineteca di Bologna restoration of the film in 2008, and original cover artwork by Midge Naylor.Table of ContentsForeword.- 1. Carl Theodor Dreyer (1889-1968).- 2. Locating Vampyr in Dreyer's Cinema and it its Sources.- 3. The 'Problem' of Vampyr.- 4. Vampyr: Towards a Reading.- 5. The Journey to Our Grave.- Notes.- Credits.
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Doctor Zhivago BFI Film Classics
Book SynopsisThe multiple award-winning Doctor Zhivago (1965) is one of America's finest films of all time. Ian Christie contextualizes the film as an epic Russian love story and a Cold War classic, charts its production and reception, including the contribution of designer John Box, and discusses the unique history of the Bruce Pasternak novel it is based on.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Rififi: French Film Guide
Book Synopsis"Du rififi chez les hommes" (1955), directed by the exiled American film director Jules Dassin, recounts the nail-biting tale of a Parisian gangster heist gone wrong. Famed for its extended dialog free robbery sequence, it is both a classic French film noir and one of the greatest, most influential crime films. In this lively companion to the film, Alastair Phillips reveals Dassin's role as a director of socially conscious Hollywood film noir and argues that his seminal contribution to the regeneration of the thriller in post war France therefore uniquely complicated relations between French genre cinema and American mass culture. Phillips also examines the film's innovative narrative construction and use of sound, its performance style and mise-en-scene, and discusses the film's legacy, showing how even today, the term 'Rififi' remains a byword for both criminal glamor and the enduring virtues of French popular classical film making.Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Synopsis I: Introduction II: The Route to Rififi A Cosmopolitan Life Hollywood and Film Noir The Politics of Exile The Tradition of French Film Noir Auguste le Breton and the Série Noire Production History III: Reading Rififi Beginnings Du rififi chez les hommes and the Aesthetics of the Heist Thriller Space and Genre: the Nightclub Space and Genre: the City Men and Trouble A Transnational Film Noir? IV: Reviewing Rififi A Surprise Success ‘A Film Without Indulgence’ The Politics of Realism Audiences, Trade and Culture V: Reviving Rififi After Du rififi chez les hommes Influences The Rififi Brand Rififi Returns Appendix 1: Credits Appendix 2: Jules Dassin Filmography Appendix 3: Auguste le Breton Filmography Appendix 4: Films referred to in the book Appendix 5: ‘Rififi à travers le monde’ Bibliography Appendix 6: Select Bibliography
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Wallflower Press The International Film Guide 2012 – The
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£21.00
Taschen GmbH 100 AllTime Favorite Movies of the 20th Century
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£19.00
Columbia University Press Slow Movies Countering the Cinema of Action
Book SynopsisIn all film there is the desire to capture the motion of life, to refuse immobility, Agnes Varda has noted. But to capture the reality of human experience, cinema must fasten on stillness and inaction as much as motion. Slow Movies investigates movies by acclaimed international directors who in the past three decades have challenged mainstream cinema's reliance on motion and action. More than other realist art cinema, slow movies by Lisandro Alonso, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Pedro Costa, Jia Zhang-ke, Abbas Kiarostami, Cristian Mungiu, Alexander Sokurov, Bela Tarr, Gus Van Sant and others radically adhere to space-times in which emotion is repressed along with motion; editing and dialogue yield to stasis and contemplation; action surrenders to emptiness if not death.Trade ReviewSuperb... A brilliant writer, Jaffe deftly... [gives] the reader a window into a much wider world of cinema. Yet another excellent film book from Wallflower Press... commands the reader's attention. ChoiceTable of ContentsIntroduction Deadpan: Stranger Than Paradise, Deadman and The Second Circle Stillness: Elephant and Mother and Son Long Shot: Distant and Climates Wait Time: The Death of Mr. Lazarescu, 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days and Safe Drift and Resistance: Liverpool and Ossos Death-Drive, Life-Drive: A Talking Picture, Taste of Cherry, Five Dedicated to Ozu and Still Life Rebellion's Limits: The Turin Horse, Werckmeister Harmonies and 12:08 East of Bucharest Notes Index
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Indiana University Press From Mouse to Mermaid
Book SynopsisThe first critical study of Disney films.Trade Review"... a wealth of local insights into many specific Disney projects, from their animated classics up to and including their work produced and distributed under their various other corporate names ..." - American Quarterly "The Disney book with a difference! ...These tightly structured and passionately but thoughtfully argued points should provoke lively debate..." - Brave New WorldTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Walt's in the Movies—Elizabeth Bell, Lynda Haas, and Laura SellsSection I: Sanitizations/Disney Film as Cultural PedagogyBreaking the Disney Spell—Jack ZipesMemory and Pedagogy in the "Wonderful World of Disney": Beyond the Politics of Innocence—Henry A. GirouxPinocchio—Claudia CardDisney Does Dutch: Billy Bathgate and the Disneyficationof the Gangster Genre—Robert HaasThe Movie You See, The Movie Don't: How Disney Do's That Old Time Derision—Susan Miller and Greg RodeSection II: Contestations/Disney Film as Gender ConstructionSomatexts at the Disney Shop: Constructing the Pentimentos of Women's Animated Bodies—Elizabeth Bell"The Whole Wide World was Scribbed Clean": The Androcentric Animation of Denatured Disney—Patrick D. MurphyBambi—David PayneBeyond Captain Nemo: Disney's Science Fiction—Brian AtteberyThe Curse of Masculinity: Disney's Beauty and the Beast—Susan JeffordsSection III: Erasures/Disney Film as Identity Politics"Where Do The Mermaids Stand?"Voice and Body in The Little Mermaid—Laura Sells"Eighty-Six the Mother": Murder, Matricide, and Good Mothers—Lynda HaasSpinsters in Sensible Shoes: Mary Poppins and Bedknobs and Broomsticks—Chris CuomoPretty Woman Through the Triple Lens of Black Feminist Spectatorship—D.Soyini MadisonPachuco Mickey—Ramona FernancezContributorsIndex
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Indiana University Press Postcolonial Images Studies in North African
Book SynopsisProvides a comprehensive introduction to and resource for cinema of the "Maghreb". This book examines the political and cultural context of the films and the film industry in the post-independence era. It includes a dictionary of more than 135 North African filmmakers and a chronological filmography.Trade ReviewArmes (Middlesex Univ., London) scrutinizes the formation and characteristics of filmmaking in the Maghreb (Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria), the area of North Africa once colonized by France. The book is the product of years of precise, systematic research, which the author deploys in an effective organization that is almost encyclopedic. Armes divides the contents into two parts: Histories, a chronological, decade—by—decade account of the development of film in all three countries; and Themes and Styles, with ten full—scale analyses of significant films from the region. As a factual history of postcolonial moviemaking in the Maghreb, this book will not soon be superseded, but it is also important for its theory. The author distinguishes among the film cultures of the three nations while allowing their basic similarities, and he also distinguishes the Maghreb movies from French cinema—once again, noting similarities. He concludes that nationalism and colonialism are not simply antagonistic opposites. North Africans become French in the cinema, but they are principally engaged in changing the meaning of the two terms. One of the finest recent studies of national cinemas, this book includes two valuable appendixes: Dictionary of Feature Filmmakers and a complete list of films (1965, 2002). Summing Up: Essential. Lower—division undergraduates and above.R. D. Sears, Berea College, 2005oct CHOICE"Roy Armes's new book Postcolonial Images: Studies in North African Cinema provides an extremely useful survey of films from Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco, as well as films made by filmmakers of the North African diaspora in the postcolonial or politically post—Independence period..." —H-Net, April 2005"Roy Armes's new book Postcolonial Images: Studies in North African Cinema provides an extremely useful survey of films from Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco, as well as films made by filmmakers of the North African diaspora in the postcolonial or politically post—Independence period...—H—net, April 2005" —"The book is the product of years of precise, systematic research, which the author deploys in an effective organization that is almost encyclopedic....One of the finest recent studies of national cinemas..." —Choice, October 2005"... Armes's well-researched book provides the reader with a major text on a neglected, important, and vibrant cinema." —Ali Abdullatif Ahmida, University of New England, INTNL JRNL MID EAST STD - IJMES, Vol. 40 2008Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsList of AcronymsIntroductionPart I. Histories1. Beginnings in the 1960s2. The 1970s3. The 1980s4. The 1990s5. Into the PresentPart II. Themes and Styles6. An Indigenous Film Culture: El Chergui (1975)7. History as Myth: Chronicle of the Years of Embers (1975)8. A Fragile Masculinity: Omar Gatlato (1976)9. Memory Is a Woman's Voice: La Nouba (1978)10. Imag(in)ing Europe: Miss Mona (1987)11. Defeat as Destiny: Golden Horseshoes (1989)12. Sexuality and Gendered Space: Halfaouine (1990)13. A Timeless World: Looking for My Wife's Husband (1993)14. A New Future Begins: Silences of the Palace (1994)15. A New Realism? Ali Zaoua (1999)ConclusionAppendix A. Dictionary of Feature Filmmakers Appendix B. List of FilmsNotesBibliographyIndex
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Rutgers University Press Rock n Roll Movies Quick Takes Movies Popular
Book SynopsisThis book offers an eclectic look at how rock ‘n’ roll and its fans have been represented in B-movies, blockbusters, biopics, documentaries, and experimental films. David Sterritt explores how rock ‘n’ roll movies kept pace with rapidly changing musical trends, helping to fuel a worldwide revolution in youth culture. Trade Review"The rock ‘n’ roll movie made its inauspicious debut in 1955 when a second-rate rockabilly record by Bill Haley and the Comets played ironically over the opening credits of the earnest melodrama, Blackboard Jungle. But as David Sterritt thoroughly and engagingly shows us, the movie industry soon produced a kaleidoscopic array of variations on the theme. Rock ‘n’ roll has dominated flashy fan pics, thoughtful documentaries, avant-garde obscurities, and bizarre animated films, but also monuments from auteurs like Martin Scorsese. They’re all here in this highly readable little book." -- Krin Gabbard * author of Jammin’ at the Margins: Jazz and the American Cinema *"Brandishing expert chops in the rhythms of rock and the grammar of cinema, film critic David Sterritt is uniquely qualified to illuminate the beautiful music made by the merging of two great American art forms. Never less than fascinating, Rock ‘n’ Roll Movies offers an all-access backstage pass to the production backbeats and cultural meanings of a gleaming motion picture jukebox stacked with pop musicals, band biopics, star vehicles, concert films, rock docs, and mock-rock docs." -- Thomas Doherty * Brandeis University *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 1 The Fabulous 1950s 6 2 The Swinging 1960s 23 3 The Slippery 1970s 73 4 From the 1980s to Now 113 Epilogue: The Hits Just Keep on Coming 118 Further Reading 121 Works Cited 123 Index 131
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Rutgers University Press Rock n Roll Movies
Book SynopsisThis book offers an eclectic look at how rock ‘n’ roll and its fans have been represented in B-movies, blockbusters, biopics, documentaries, and experimental films. David Sterritt explores how rock ‘n’ roll movies kept pace with rapidly changing musical trends, helping to fuel a worldwide revolution in youth culture. Trade Review"The rock ‘n’ roll movie made its inauspicious debut in 1955 when a second-rate rockabilly record by Bill Haley and the Comets played ironically over the opening credits of the earnest melodrama, Blackboard Jungle. But as David Sterritt thoroughly and engagingly shows us, the movie industry soon produced a kaleidoscopic array of variations on the theme. Rock ‘n’ roll has dominated flashy fan pics, thoughtful documentaries, avant-garde obscurities, and bizarre animated films, but also monuments from auteurs like Martin Scorsese. They’re all here in this highly readable little book." -- Krin Gabbard * author of Jammin’ at the Margins: Jazz and the American Cinema *"Brandishing expert chops in the rhythms of rock and the grammar of cinema, film critic David Sterritt is uniquely qualified to illuminate the beautiful music made by the merging of two great American art forms. Never less than fascinating, Rock ‘n’ Roll Movies offers an all-access backstage pass to the production backbeats and cultural meanings of a gleaming motion picture jukebox stacked with pop musicals, band biopics, star vehicles, concert films, rock docs, and mock-rock docs." -- Thomas Doherty * Brandeis University *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 1 The Fabulous 1950s 6 2 The Swinging 1960s 23 3 The Slippery 1970s 73 4 From the 1980s to Now 113 Epilogue: The Hits Just Keep on Coming 118 Further Reading 121 Works Cited 123 Index 131
£53.10
Rutgers University Press A Short History of Film
Book SynopsisWith more than 250 images, new information on international cinema, an expanded section on African-American filmmakers, updated discussions of new works by major American directors, and a new section on the rise of comic book movies and computer generated special effects, this is the most up to date resource for film history courses in the twenty-first century.Trade Review"This is the film history book we've been waiting for." -- David Sterritt * chairman, National Society of Film Critics *"A Short History of Film is a comprehensive and detailed overview of the last 100 years of international film history. It will prove to be a useful reference tool for all students of film, both in and out of the classroom." -- Paula J. Massood * Brooklyn College, CUNY *"A new history of international film at an affordable price. Nothing like those text book prices for a change. Includes perspectives on women and minorities in film along with innovations in technology, genres, studios, and conglomerates." -- Stephanie Ogle * Cinema Books *"This excellent introduction stands out in a crowded field with its lively, accessible writing, broad coverage, and particular focus on traditionally marginalized figures in film history...the most striking aspect of the book is the coverage of women, African Americans, and Third World filmmakers, which strongly complements its solid coverage of American and European film. Illustrations abound, and even the best-versed cineaste will find new films to track down after reading the breezy, enthusiastic analysis in this book. Highly recommended for all collections, this text would also make an excellent textbook for introductory film-studies courses." * Library Journal starred review *"With the goal of offering 'a fast paced tour' of movie history, Dixon and Foster have produced a study in the tradition of Paul Rotha's The Film till Now. The authors touch all the bases--they address new trends in international moviemaking, technologies, and critical theory and the emergence of new national and ethnic cinemas--and relate film history to social history. Each new technique, style, school, trend, and newly visible ethnic or feminist group takes its place in the larger history, and Dixon and Foster make it all accessible to the neophyte reader without ever breaking the pace. Uncommonly well-reproduced stills and a topically organized bibliography enhance the discussion. Highly recommended." * Choice *"Significant University Press Titles for Undergraduates, 2012-2013" * Choice *"One of the more important features is the focus on women directors who may not be well known to the general public; this makes the book timely and a welcome change from older film textbooks that are more implicitly biased. A good read for those who are just starting to learn more about the silver screen." * Choice *"A comprehensive and detailed overview of the last 100 years of international film history—what to watch while 'sheltering-in-place!'" * LitHub *Table of ContentsCONTENTS Acknowledgments Timeline 1832–2012 1 The Invention of the Movies 2 The Birth of an American Industry 3 World Cinema: The Silent Era 4 The Hollywood Studio System in the 1930s and 1940s 5 International Cinema through World War II 6 Postwar Challenges to the Movies 7 World Cinema in the 1950s 8 The 1960s Explosion 9 World Cinema 1970 to the Present 10 The New Hollywood Glossary of Film Terms Bibliography Index
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Rutgers University Press Alternative Realities Quick Takes Movies and
Book SynopsisExplores the intersection between movies, reality, and fantasy; between subjective and objective representation. The book shows that surreal fantasies ground their images, sounds, and narratives in quotidian reality. On the other hand, even the most realistic documentaries rely on creative structures that are products of the human imagination.Trade Review"Plantinga gives us a unique, bold and incisive account of how movies blend reality and fantasy, conjoining soaring realms of the imagination with the empirical frames of everyday reality." — Stephen Prince, author of Digital Visual Effects and Digital Cinema “In both content and approach, Alternative Realities is revelatory in its exploration of the cinematic imagination and the ambiguities of realism and verisimilitude. It articulates cinema’s role in calling truths about our society to attention through the creation of realistic and fantastical worlds in screen stories that span documentary to science fiction.”— Jane Stadler, the University of QueenslandTable of ContentsContents Introduction 1 Realism and the Imagination 2 Fantasy and Reality 3 Subjective Realities 4 Ruptured Realities 5 Documentary: Art of the Real? Acknowledgements Further Reading Works Cited Index
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Rutgers University Press Alternative Realities Quick Takes Movies Popular
Book SynopsisExplores the intersection between movies, reality, and fantasy; between subjective and objective representation. The book shows that surreal fantasies ground their images, sounds, and narratives in quotidian reality. On the other hand, even the most realistic documentaries rely on creative structures that are products of the human imagination.Trade Review"Plantinga gives us a unique, bold and incisive account of how movies blend reality and fantasy, conjoining soaring realms of the imagination with the empirical frames of everyday reality." — Stephen Prince, author of Digital Visual Effects and Digital Cinema “In both content and approach, Alternative Realities is revelatory in its exploration of the cinematic imagination and the ambiguities of realism and verisimilitude. It articulates cinema’s role in calling truths about our society to attention through the creation of realistic and fantastical worlds in screen stories that span documentary to science fiction.”— Jane Stadler, the University of QueenslandTable of ContentsContents Introduction 1 Realism and the Imagination 2 Fantasy and Reality 3 Subjective Realities 4 Ruptured Realities 5 Documentary: Art of the Real? Acknowledgements Further Reading Works Cited Index
£53.10
Liverpool University Press Nosferatu
Book SynopsisUnravels the never-ending fascination exercised by the film and provides a clear guide to the film's contexts, cinematography, and possible interpretations, covering the political and social contexts.
£21.84
Liverpool University Press Suspiria
Book SynopsisConsiders the complex ways that Sergio Argento weaves together light, sound, and cinema history to construct one of the most breathtaking horror movies of all time, a film as fascinating as it is ultimately unfathomable.Trade ReviewThis is a really sharp book, and an excellent series.... Brief, compact, and authoritative, these are the volumes to beat on these classic genre films. * Frame by Frame *
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Boydell & Brewer Ltd Melody in the Dark: British Musical Films,
Book SynopsisA comprehensive reassessment of British musical films 1946-1972 including King's Rhapsody, Beat Girl, The Tommy Steele Story, Rock You Sinners, The Golden Disc, and Oliver! Acting as a sequel to Adrian Wright's Cheer Up! British Musical Films, 1929-1945 (Boydell, 2020), Melody in the Dark offers the first major reassessment of the British musical film from the end of Second World War up to the beginning of the 1970s. In the immediate post-war world, British studios sought to reflect fast-changing social attitudes as they struggled to create inventive diversions in an effort to rival American competition. Hollywood stars Errol Flynn, Vera-Ellen, Jayne Mansfield and Judy Garland were among those brought in to provide Hollywood glamour. Embedded in the British consciousness, the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan were represented in three productions. Studios occasionally attempted adaptations of British stage musicals, among them King's Rhapsody and Expresso Bongo, and sexploitation movies turned musical via Secrets of a Windmill Girl and Beat Girl. It was left to minor studios to acknowledge the impact of rock'n'roll on social change in three early films, The Tommy Steele Story, Rock You Sinners and the iconic The Golden Disc. Through the sixties, British cinema seemed intent on flooding the market with entertainments promoting pop singers and rock groups such as Cliff Richard, Billy Fury and The Beatles. Towards the end of the period, it aspired to more grandiose projects such as Oliver! and Oh! What a Lovely War.Trade ReviewAdrian Wright's meticulous research has unearthed some gems, and his analyses are suffused with wit, humour and affection. Melody in the Dark shines a light on some fascinating stories, and one is left with a strong desire to watch many of the films. -- John Altman, Emmy and Anthony Asquith Award winner, composer of over 50 movie scores.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface and Acknowledgements 1945 (from May 1945) Old Mother Riley at Home * Sweethearts for Ever * Here Comes the Sun * What Do We Do Now? 1946 Under New Management * Lisbon Story * George in Civvy Street * Gaiety George * I'll Turn to You * Meet the Navy * Amateur Night * Piccadilly Incident * London Town * Spring Song * The Laughing Lady * Walking on Air 1947 When You Come Home * Life Is Nothing Without Music * The Courtneys of Curzon Street * Holiday Camp * The Hills of Donegal * Comin' thro' the Rye 1948 Nightbeat * One Night with You * Spring in Park Lane * A Song for Tomorrow * Cup-Tie Honeymoon * Holidays with Pay * The Red Shoes * Date with a Dream * Here Come the Huggetts * The Brass Monkey 1949 Vote for Huggett * Somewhere in Politics * Bless 'em All * Melody in the Dark * The Huggetts Abroad * It's a Wonderful Day * Murder at the Windmill * Maytime in Mayfair * Old Mother Riley's New Venture * Trottie True * What a Carry On! * Skimpy in the Navy * High Jinks in Society 1950 The Dancing Years * Old Mother Riley Headmistress * The Lady Craved Excitement * A Ray of Sunshine * Soho Conspiracy * Lilli Marlene 1951 Happy Go Lovely * The Tales of Hoffmann * Lady Godiva Rides Again * London Entertains 1952 Song of Paris * Sing Along with Me * Judgment Deferred * Where's Charley? * Mother Riley Meets the Vampire * Meet Me Tonight * Down Among the Z Men * Tread Softly 1953 Valley of Song * The Wedding of Lilli Marlene * The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan * The Beggar's Opera * Always a Bride * Melba * Laughing Anne * Forces' Sweetheart * The Limping Man * It's a Grand Life * Trouble in Store 1954 The Gay Dog * Harmony Lane * Lilacs in the Spring * One Good Turn 1955 As Long As They're Happy * You Lucky People! * Value for Money * Man of the Moment * Oh ... Rosalinda!! * King's Rhapsody * Gentlemen Marry Brunettes * An Alligator Named Daisy * All for Mary 1956 Fun at St Fanny's * Charley Moon * It's Great to be Young * Ramsbottom Rides Again * Invitation to the Dance * It's a Wonderful World * A Touch of the Sun * On the Twelfth Day * Stars in Your Eyes * Up in the World * Five Guineas a Week 1957 The Good Companions * Let's be Happy * The Tommy Steele Story * Rock You Sinners * After the Ball * These Dangerous Years * Davy 1958 The Golden Disc * 6.5 Special * The Duke Wore Jeans * Wonderful Things * A Cry from the Streets * The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw * tom thumb * Hello London * Life Is a Circus 1959 The Lady Is a Square * Make Mine a Million * Idol on Parade * Serious Charge * The Heart of a Man * Sweet Beat * Tommy the Toreador * Desert Mice * Follow a Star * Expresso Bongo 1960 Jazz Boat * Let's Get Married * Girls of the Latin Quarter * Climb Up the Wall * In the Nick * The Entertainer * Too Hot to Handle * Beat Girl 1961 Rag Doll * The Young Ones * The Johnny Leyton Touch 1962 Play It Cool * The Painted Smile * It's Trad, Dad! * The Road to Hong Kong * Some People * Band of Thieves * I Could Go On Singing 1963 The Cool Mikado * Summer Holiday * Just for Fun * It's All Happening * Take Me Over * A Place to Go * What a Crazy World * Live It Up * Farewell Performance * It's All Over Town 1964 A Hard Day's Night * Wonderful Life * Just for You * Swinging UK * UK Swings Again * Rhythm 'n' Greens * Mods and Rockers * Every Day's a Holiday * Ballad in Blue * Ferry Cross the Mersey * The Rise and Fall of Nellie Brown 1965 Pop Gear * Gonks Go Beat * I've Gotta Horse * Three Hats for Lisa * Be My Guest * Catch Us if You Can * Help! * Up Jumped a Swagman * Cuckoo Patrol * Dateline Diamonds 1966 Stop the World - I Want to Get Off * Secrets of a Windmill Girl * Just Like a Woman * Finders Keepers * 1967 The Mikado * Half a Sixpence * Smashing Time * Red and Blue * Two a Penny 1968 Oliver! * A Little of What You Fancy * Chitty Chitty Bang Bang * Mrs Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter * Les Bicyclettes de Belsize * Popdown 1969 Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? * What's Good for the Goose * Oh! What a Lovely War * Goodbye Mr Chips 1970 Toomorrow * Scrooge 1972 The Boy Friend Notes to the Text Select Bibliography
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Liverpool University Press The Evil Dead
Book SynopsisSam Raimi’s The Evil Dead (1981) is one of the most inventive and energetic horror movies of the last 40 years. Released during a period in which the stalk-and-slash cycle had blunted the horror genre of much of its creative edge, Raimi’s debut feature transcends its small budget and limited resources to deliver a phantasmagoric roller-coaster ride, a wildly absurd and surreal assault on the senses. Still original enough to stand on its own and be considered as a genre classic, this book will explain its long-lasting appeal and impact. After detailing the unique circumstances of its origin, Lloyd Haynes goes on to analyse key aspects of the film’s abiding success. The Evil Dead is one of a number of horror films which locate their terrors in a single setting and limited time frame. Haynes argues that it creates a ‘bad dream’ effect in which the nightmare is never-ending and increasingly horrific, and how the cabin-in-the-woods location is also a fine example of the ‘bad place’ motif which stretches back to the Gothic novels of the 18th century. The book goes on to consider what character traits Ash Williams, The Evil Dead’s ‘macho’ male hero, shares with Carol Clover’s ‘Final Girl’ model and how effective he is as a ‘Final Guy’. Finally, it explores the critical approaches to the film, in particular its notorious reputation in Britain as a ‘video nasty’. Trade Review'Film journalist Lloyd Haynes gathers the best stories and weaves them together with his own analysis of the film. He connects it to gothic literature through the theory of the ‘Bad Place’ motif, offering insight into its broader cultural significance. [...] If you are looking for a quick yet in-depth dive into the world of The Evil Dead, this latest volume in the Devil’s Advocate series is the perfect place to start.'Adrian Smith, Cinema Retro
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Liverpool University Press The Evil Dead
Book SynopsisSam Raimi’s The Evil Dead (1981) is one of the most inventive and energetic horror movies of the last 40 years. Released during a period in which the stalk-and-slash cycle had blunted the horror genre of much of its creative edge, Raimi’s debut feature transcends its small budget and limited resources to deliver a phantasmagoric roller-coaster ride, a wildly absurd and surreal assault on the senses. Still original enough to stand on its own and be considered as a genre classic, this book will explain its long-lasting appeal and impact. After detailing the unique circumstances of its origin, Lloyd Haynes goes on to analyse key aspects of the film’s abiding success. The Evil Dead is one of a number of horror films which locate their terrors in a single setting and limited time frame. Haynes argues that it creates a ‘bad dream’ effect in which the nightmare is never-ending and increasingly horrific, and how the cabin-in-the-woods location is also a fine example of the ‘bad place’ motif which stretches back to the Gothic novels of the 18th century. The book goes on to consider what character traits Ash Williams, The Evil Dead’s ‘macho’ male hero, shares with Carol Clover’s ‘Final Girl’ model and how effective he is as a ‘Final Guy’. Finally, it explores the critical approaches to the film, in particular its notorious reputation in Britain as a ‘video nasty’. Trade Review'Film journalist Lloyd Haynes gathers the best stories and weaves them together with his own analysis of the film. He connects it to gothic literature through the theory of the ‘Bad Place’ motif, offering insight into its broader cultural significance. [...] If you are looking for a quick yet in-depth dive into the world of The Evil Dead, this latest volume in the Devil’s Advocate series is the perfect place to start.'Adrian Smith, Cinema Retro
£21.84
Liverpool University Press Ancient Rome at the Cinema: Story and Spectacle
Book Synopsis'Ancient Rome at the Cinema' is a lucid study of the worlds created in Roman historical epics. Based on analysis of the visual and narrative fabric of seven films set in Ancient Rome, 'Ancient Rome at the Cinema' demonstrates how cinematic versions of Ancient Rome have been able to captivate us, and inscribe their versions of the city and its history onto our imagination. Theodorakopoulos uses film theory and criticism to examine the ways in which historical drama creates the past through story-telling and visual effects. Particular emphasis is put on the tension between narrative and spectacle which is an inherent feature of cinema, and a long-standing preoccupation of film critics and theorists from the 1930s to the present. The book also examines the techniques and the rhetoric of realism which feature especially prominently in historical films. 'Ancient Rome at the Cinema' is a companion volume to 'Ancient Greece in Film and Popular Culture' by Gideon Nisbet (9781904675785, 2008, 2nd edition).Trade ReviewTheodorakopoulos ist eine weitgehend koharente Auseinandersetzung mit wichtigen Erzeugnissen des Antikfilmgenres gelungen, wobei gerade die Heterogenitat der Beispiele aus dem Mainstream-Kino und dem Autorenfilm die Untersuchung bereichert. Durch ein gut strukturiertes Theoriekapitel, in dem die Autorin auf wichtige Theorien zum Medium Film, zum Historienfilm sowie zur Thematik der Metahistorie eingeht, werden die Betrachtungen zu den einzelnen Produktionen gut vorbereitet. Die Bezugnahme auf unterschiedliche Theorien aus den verschiedensten interdisziplinaren Bereichen an der Schnittstelle zwischen Medien- und Geschichtswissenshaften macht diese Publikation auch fur den Einsatz im didaktischen Bereich wertvoll. H-Soz-u-KultTable of Contents List of Illustrations vi Introduction 1 1 Narrative and Spectacle, Realism and Illusion, and the Historical Film 9 2 Ben-Hur: ‘Tale of the Christ’ or Tale of Rome? 30 3 Spartacus and the Politics of Story-Telling 51 4 The Fall of the Roman Empire: The Filmmaker as Historian 77 5 Gladiator: Making it New? 96 6 Fellini Satyricon: ‘Farewell to Antiquity’ or ‘Daily Life in Ancient Rome’? 122 7 Titus: Rome and the Penny Arcade 145 Conclusion 168 Notes 173 Further Reading and Viewing 186 Bibliography 190 Filmography 196 Index
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Liverpool University Press Studying The Hurt Locker
Book SynopsisIn this vibrant and dynamic book-length study drawing on a broad tapestry of research, Terence McSweeney offers an exploration of The Hurt Locker (2009), its stylistic and narrative devices, its cultural impact, its reception, and its relationship to the genre of the war film. McSweeney places the film in a richly textured historical, political, and industrial context, arguing that The Hurt Locker is part of a long tradition of films about American wars that play a considerable role in how audiences come to understand the conflicts that they depict. Thus, films about a nation’s wars are never “only a movie” but rather should be considered a cultural battleground themselves on which a war of representation is waged.
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Rutgers University Press Haunted Homes
Book SynopsisHaunted Homes is a short but groundbreaking study of homes in horror film and television. While haunted houses can be fun and thrilling, Hollywood horror tends to focus on haunted homes, places where the suburban American dream of safety and comfort has turned into a nightmare. From classic movies like The Old Dark House to contemporary works like Hereditary and the Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House, Dahlia Schweitzer explores why haunted homes have become a prime stage for dramatizing anxieties about family, gender, race, and economic collapse. She traces how the haunted home film was intertwined with the expansion of American suburbia, but also explores works like The Witch and The Babadook, which transport the genre to different times and places. This lively and readable study reveals how and why an increasing number of films imagine that home is where the horror is. Watch a video of the author discussing the topic Haunted Homes (https://youtu.be/_irTEfvtZfQ).Trade Review"Dahlia Schweitzer's brilliantly-crafted book provides a perfect autopsy of the haunted house genre. Haunted Homes is not just a useful dissection of a popular subgenre of horror, it provides the perfect re-watch list for fans seeking to confront their inner fears." — Chris Gore, co-founder of Film Threat Dahlia Schweitzer’s “Haunted Homes” A Little Nerd News— The Mo'Kelly Show "Dahlia Schweitzer’s book Haunted Homes is a fascinating exploration of our culture's nearly insatiable desire for films that explore this genre. It is as hard to put down as it is to avert your eyes from the screen, even as you know you’re going to cower in fear." — Michael Grais, co-writer of Poltergeist New Books Network: New Books in Popular Culture interview with Dahlia Schweitzer — New Books Network: New Books in Popular Culture "Exclusive Excerpt from Dahlia Scweitzer's Haunted Homes"— Film Threat "In this highly entertaining book Dahlia Schweitzer takes readers on a tour of the American middle-class suburbs where true evil lurks, from The Cat and the Canary (1927) to The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix, 2018). The American dream to own one’s home has a flipside, namely to be stuck in a place that can be economically draining and literally the entrance to hell. Haunted Homes is one of those rare finds where state-of-the-art research and excellent prose go hand in hand and make you finish this book faster than a thriller.” — Rikke Schubart, author of Mastering Fear: Women, Emotions, and Contemporary Horror "Haunted Homes is a book for anyone who has ever awoken in the depths of the night, convinced that they heard someone–or something–lurking beyond their bedroom door. Through engaging analyses of American Horror Story (2011–) and Get Out (2017), amongst many others, Schweitzer proves that home ownership really is ‘a literal nightmare’."— Alison Peirse, editor of Women Make Horror SKYLIT: Dahlia Schweitzer, “HAUNTED HOMES”— Skylit: Skylight Books Podcast SeriesTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 The Suburbs 2 The Suburban Gothic 3 Gender, Horror, and the Family 4 Race, Horror, and the Family Conclusion Acknowledgments Further Reading Works Cited Index
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Rutgers University Press American Cinema of the 2010s: Themes and
Book SynopsisThe 2010s might be remembered as a time of increased polarization in American life. The decade contained both the Obama era and the Trump era, and as the nation’s political fissures widened, so did the gap between the haves and have-nots. Hollywood reflected these divisions, choosing to concentrate on big franchise blockbusters at the expense of mid-budget films, while new players like Netflix and Amazon offered fresh opportunities for low-budget and independent filmmakers. As the movie business changed, films ranging from American Sniper to Get Out found ways to speak to the concerns of a divided nation. The newest installment in the Screen Decades series, American Cinema in the 2010s takes a close look at the memorable movies, visionary filmmakers, and behind-the-scenes drama that made this decade such an exciting time to be a moviegoer. Each chapter offers an in-depth examination of a specific year, covering a wide variety of films, from blockbuster superhero movies like Black Panther and animated films like Frozen to smaller-budget biopics like I, Tonya and horror films like Hereditary. This volume introduces readers to a decade in which established auteurs like Quentin Tarantino were joined by an exceptionally diverse set of new talents, taking American cinema in new directions. Trade Review"American Cinema of the 2010s offers a lively compendium of insights about the complicated relationship between Hollywood cinema and the cultural zeitgeist." -- Virginia Wexman * editor of Directing *"American Cinema of the 2010s offers a lively compendium of insights about the complicated relationship between Hollywood cinema and the cultural zeitgeist." -- Virginia Wexman * editor of Directing *Table of ContentsTimeline: 2010s Introduction: Movies and the 2010s DENNIS BINGHAM 2010 Movies and Recessionary Gender Politics MICHELE SCHREIBER 2011 Movies and Masculinity at a Crossroads DAVID GREVEN 2012 Movies and Myths, Heroes, and History RAYMOND HABERSKI JR. 2013 Movies and Personhood ALEXANDRA KELLER 2014 Movies and the Unexpected Virtue of How the Sausage Gets Made DANIEL SMITH-ROWSEY 2015 Movies and Female Agency LISA BODE 2016 Movies and the Solace of Progressive Narratives CYNTHIA BARON 2017 Movies and the Right to Be Heard JULIE LEVINSON 2018 Movies and Revolution MIKAL J. GAINES 2019 Movies, Anniversaries, and the Limits of Looking Back DENNIS BINGHAM Select Academy Awards, 2010–2019 Acknowledgments Works Cited and Consulted Contributors Index
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Rutgers University Press Star Wars Multiverse
Book SynopsisStar Wars may have started out as a film about a Manichean battle between good and evil, but as countless filmmakers, novelists, animators, fan artists and even cosplayers have taken the opportunity to play in the fictional world George Lucas created, it has expanded into something far greater, resulting in a richly layered and diverse Star Wars multiverse. Drawing from a full range of Star Wars media, including comics, children’s books, fan films, and television shows like Clone Wars and The Mandalorian, Carmelo Esterrich explores how these stories set in a galaxy far far away reflect issues that hit closer to home. He examines what they have to say about political oppression, authoritarianism, colonialism, discrimination, xenophobia, and perpetual war. Yet he also investigates subtler ways in which the personal is political within the multiverse, including its articulations of gender and sexuality, its cultural hierarchies of language use, and its complex relationships between humans, droids and myriad species. This book demonstrates that the Star Wars multiverse is not just a stage for thrilling interstellar battles, but also an exciting space for interpretation and discovery.Trade ReviewE2K: Eager to Know podcast, "Seriously Star Wars" episode interview with Carmelo Esterrich— Eager to Know podcast (e2K) "Things are never as simple as they seem. While the stories of Star Wars span multiple media forms, the universes of the franchise are vast and uncharted. In this insightful volume, Carmelo Esterrich mines the unique and multifaceted Star Wars multiverse in all its complexities, delving deeply into discussions of diversity, war, fandom, and gender across the galaxy. Whether discussing the Canon and the Legend, the Fan and the Creator, or the human and the alien (and the droid!), Esterrich proves that the force is strong with Star Wars. Don’t be a nerf herder – get this book now!" — Paul Booth, author of Board Games as Media "Alumnus authors book, a 'conversation starter,' about all things Star Wars"— Penn State News "Associate Professor Carmelo Esterrich to publish Star Wars Multiverse in 2021"— Columbia College ChicagoTable of ContentsPreface: Seriously, Star Wars 1 Navigating a Multiverse: Watching, Reading, Wearing Star Wars 2 Humans and Creatures + Droids: Hierarchies of Life 3 Imperial Desires: War, Order, Colonialism 4 Beyond Princesses and Flyboys: Gender and Sexuality in Star Wars Conclusion: Star Wars, Seriously Acknowledgments Further Reading Works Cited Filmography Index
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Rutgers University Press Star Wars Multiverse
Book SynopsisStar Wars may have started out as a film about a Manichean battle between good and evil, but as countless filmmakers, novelists, animators, fan artists and even cosplayers have taken the opportunity to play in the fictional world George Lucas created, it has expanded into something far greater, resulting in a richly layered and diverse Star Wars multiverse. Drawing from a full range of Star Wars media, including comics, children’s books, fan films, and television shows like Clone Wars and The Mandalorian, Carmelo Esterrich explores how these stories set in a galaxy far far away reflect issues that hit closer to home. He examines what they have to say about political oppression, authoritarianism, colonialism, discrimination, xenophobia, and perpetual war. Yet he also investigates subtler ways in which the personal is political within the multiverse, including its articulations of gender and sexuality, its cultural hierarchies of language use, and its complex relationships between humans, droids and myriad species. This book demonstrates that the Star Wars multiverse is not just a stage for thrilling interstellar battles, but also an exciting space for interpretation and discovery.Trade ReviewE2K: Eager to Know podcast, "Seriously Star Wars" episode interview with Carmelo Esterrich— Eager to Know podcast (e2K) "Things are never as simple as they seem. While the stories of Star Wars span multiple media forms, the universes of the franchise are vast and uncharted. In this insightful volume, Carmelo Esterrich mines the unique and multifaceted Star Wars multiverse in all its complexities, delving deeply into discussions of diversity, war, fandom, and gender across the galaxy. Whether discussing the Canon and the Legend, the Fan and the Creator, or the human and the alien (and the droid!), Esterrich proves that the force is strong with Star Wars. Don’t be a nerf herder – get this book now!" — Paul Booth, author of Board Games as Media "Alumnus authors book, a 'conversation starter,' about all things Star Wars"— Penn State News "Associate Professor Carmelo Esterrich to publish Star Wars Multiverse in 2021"— Columbia College ChicagoTable of ContentsPreface: Seriously, Star Wars 1 Navigating a Multiverse: Watching, Reading, Wearing Star Wars 2 Humans and Creatures + Droids: Hierarchies of Life 3 Imperial Desires: War, Order, Colonialism 4 Beyond Princesses and Flyboys: Gender and Sexuality in Star Wars Conclusion: Star Wars, Seriously Acknowledgments Further Reading Works Cited Filmography Index
£51.85
Taylor & Francis Ltd Women and Images of Men in Cinema
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Taylor & Francis Narratives of Place in Literature and Film
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