Film: styles and genres Books

Book SynopsisAn engrossing A-Z of over 60 gory years of slasher and splatter movies, from Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later to Lucio Fulci's Zombie Flesh Eaters. Here you will find the low-down on over 250 movies with entries from 23 different countries. The index, which includes every movie mentioned in the A-Z and accompanying notes, runs to 540 movies. The book includes the list of video nasties which the UK government attempted to ban.

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Book SynopsisHOWARD HUGHES'S NEW FILMGOERS' GUIDE TO SCIENCE-FICTION FILMS DELVES DEEP INTO THE LANDMARK MOVIES OF THIS EVERPOPULAR GENRE, FROM METROPOLIS TO AVATAR AND BEYOND, AND COVERS OVER 250 MORE Outer Limits explores science-fiction cinema through 26 great films, from the silent classic Metropolis to today. It reviews the galaxy of stars and directors who have created some of the most popular films of all time, including George Lucas's 'Star Wars' films, Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Minority Report, James Cameron's 'Terminator' films and Ridley Scott's milestones Alien and Blade Runner. It also discusses everything from A-listers 2001: A Space Odyssey and Planet of the Apes, to Japanese monster movies, 1950s B-movies, creature features and cult favourites, depicting time travel, distant planets or alien invasions. Films featured include The War of the Worlds, Independence Day, Tarantula, Godzilla, The Thing, Forbidden Planet, Barbarella, Galaxy Quest, Mad Max 2, Back to the Future, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Star Trek, Apollo 13, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Matrix, and many, many more. Illustrated with original posters, Outer Limits is an informative, entertaining tour of the sci-fi universe.Table of ContentsNow and Then: An Introduction to Science Fiction Cinema Acknowledgements 1. Death to the Machines 2. Regarded this Earth with Envious Eyes 3. Godzilla is just a Legend 4. I Never Saw Anything Like It! 5. You're Next! 6. We Are, After All, Not God 7. He Has all the Time in the World 8. Damn You All to Hell 9. My God, it's Full of Stars 10. I Love all the Love in You 11. The Mysteries Remain 12. The Force Will Be With You, Always 13. When You Wish Upon a Star 14. In Space No One Can Hear you Scream 15. Nobody Gets Out of Here Alive 16. Like Tears in Rain 17. It's Weird and Pissed Off 18. You Have no Concept of Time 19. Hasta La Vista, Baby 20.Houston, we Have a Problem 21 Now that's what I call a Close Encounter 22. Welcome to the Real World 23. By Grabthar's Hammer! 24. We See what they See 25. Live Long and Prosper 26. I See You Bibliography and Sources Index of Film Titles

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Book SynopsisFilm historian James Chapman has mined Hitchcock's own papers to investigate fully for the first time the spy thrillers of the world's most famous filmmaker. Hitchcock made his name as director of the spy movie. He returned repeatedly to the genre from the British classics of the 1930s, including The 39 Steps and The Lady Vanishes, through wartime Hollywood films Foreign Correspondent and Saboteur to the Cold War tracts North by Northwest, Torn Curtain and his unmade film The Short Night. Chapman's close reading of these films demonstrates the development of Hitchcock's own style as well as how the spy genre as a whole responded to changing political and cultural contexts from the threat of Nazism in the 1930s and 40s to the atom spies and double agents of the post-war world.Trade Review"In this judicious, authoritative, and fluent book, film historian, James Chapman, deftly plots the fertile marriage between the master of suspense and the espionage thriller. In doing so he achieves far more: a deeply researched and richly nuanced perspective upon the trajectory of Hitchcock's entire career after the coming of sound."--Richard Allen, author of Hitchcock's Romantic Irony, 'James Chapman is an authentic historian, and his expertise fully pays off in this important addition to the Hitchcock literature. His book achieves a pleasing balance between film and politics, between Hitchcock's own authorship and his multiple influences, and - especially welcome - between the British and American sections of his long career.' - Charles Barr, author of Ealing Studios and The English Hitchcock

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Book Synopsis Subjective Realist Cinema looks at the fragmented narratives and multiple realities of a wide range of films that depict subjective experience and employ “subjective realist” narration, including recent examples such as Mulholland Drive, Memento, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The author proposes that an understanding of the narrative structures of these films, particularly their use of mixed and multiple realities, enhances viewers’ enjoyment and comprehension of such films, and that such comprehension offers a key to understanding contemporary filmmaking.Trade Review “In his timely and erudite book, Matthew Campora…makes use of a variety of analytical tools and methods, from narrative theory to historiography to reception studies. The result is a thorough volume that successfully combines theory and interpretation...Campora’s goals are numerous, and he moves through his information clearly and carefully…and makes the reader want to return to the films themselves, to watch them each anew with [his] insights in mind. Campora’s book illuminates many fascinating features of these films and this genre, and his book will be of interest to a wide variety of readers.” · Film Criticism “…identifies and defines a distinct group of films within contemporary complex narrative films, partly tracing historical antecedents, using a useful taxonomy for contemporary complex narrative films.” · Nitzan Ben Shaul, Tel Aviv University “This book effectively combines theories of multiform narrative with subjective realism to develop a sophisticated theory of complex storytelling in contemporary cinema. It presents detailed and distinct analyses of [a number of important films].” · Warren Buckland, Oxford Brookes UniversityTable of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Three Periods of Narrative Experimentation Multiform Narrative Subjective Realism Chapter 1. Complex Narratives The New Hollywood and The Smart Film New Hollywood Narration Fragmented Narratives Multi-strand Narratives Multiform Narratives Brazil Puzzle Films Chapter 2. Two Trajectories of the Cinema of Attractions The Narrative Trajectory: Realism and Spectacle The Avant-garde Trajectory: Realism and Defamiliarization Chapter 3. Subjective Realism and Multiform Narrative Subjective Realism Vertigo The Fantastic Wild Strawberries Chapter 4. Mulholland Drive Expressionism and the Uncanny Three Views As Surrealist or Trance Film As Fragmented Subjective Realist Film As Supernatural Film It Is All An Illusion Chapter 5. Memento The Four Strands Unreliable Narration Disrupted Expectations Subjective Realism Chapter 6. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind The Philosophy of Eternal Sunshine Temporal Inversions Subjective Realism Sonic Metalepsis The Marvelous Real Conclusion Filmography Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe prototypical rust belt city, Cleveland has long served as an emblem of late twentieth-century urban decay. But recent decades have brought a cultural and economic renaissance – a revival that has been reflected and aided by the growing number of films being shot on location there. This new entry in the World Film Locations series offers the first-ever extended look at Cleveland on screen. Richly illustrated with images from dozens of productions, it reveals Cleveland to be usefully chameleonic, appealing to some filmmakers for its modern downtown's ability to mimic more prominent (and more expensive) cities, to others for the way its shuttered factories and decaying docks signify contemporary urban distress. With entries on such classics as The Fortune Cookie , The Deer Hunter , A Christmas Story and Marvel's The Avengers , as well as lesser-known films, the volume reveals Cleveland to be a far more compelling, and far more varied, on-screen presence than even most film buffs would expect. Like all the books in this series, World Film Locations: Cleveland is designed to appeal to cinephiles and scholars alike, while also serving as a silver screen souvenir for those who make the city their home as well as for those who visit it. Table of ContentsForeword John Ewing Introduction Alberto Zambenedetti Maps/Scenes Scenes 1-6 1949-1970 Scenes 7-13 1977-1987 Scenes 14-19 1989-1997 Scenes 20-25 1998-2006 Scenes 26-31 2007-2011 Scenes 32-37 2012-2013 Scenes 38-44 2013-2015 Essays Cleveland: City of Imagination Alberto Zambenedetti & William Patrick Day Views from the Rustbelt: Cleveland's Industrial History Burke Hilsabeck Cleveland Sports, Hollywood Movies William Patrick Day Art Cinema or Porn? Grace An The Rock and Roll Capital of the World James V. Banta Secret Identities: Cleveland and the Comic Book Film Brian Doan The Conceptual Image: The Cinema of Richard Myers Burke Hilsabeck On Race and Infrastructure: The Films of Kevin Jerome Everson Alberto Zambenedetti

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Book SynopsisTen years after its initial successful publication, The MarvelVault is due for an update. New text and images chroniclehow Marvel has channelled its singular storytelling into ablockbuster movie studio, even as it has stayed true to itshallowed roots in the comics world. This updated editionfeatures 16 new pages that focus on Marvel's history andcore stories, plus an envelope containing removabledocuments.Trade Review"The Marvel Vault: A Visual History is a must own art book for fans of the comic book creating giant." - Entertainment Buddha"Bursting with interesting information and wonderful imagery from the Marvel Comics Universe throughout its diverse and expandable history, this 192 page book is your one stop shop that includes information about its characters, stories and its creators." - Impulse Gamer"If you know you have a Marvel fan this Holiday season, then The Marvel Vault – A Visual History will make a great gift item." - Retrenders"This is a great book that details Marvel’s history from the dawn of comics until the 2010’s with plenty of art to look at and great stories about Marvel’s growth over the years." - Entertainment Buddha gift guide“This is a package no Marvel fan will want to miss!” - Forces of Geek “The Marvel Vault makes for a fascinating trip down memory lane for those curious about what went on behind the pages. It's highly recommended.” Cinema Sentries

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Book SynopsisExplore the creation of Guillermo del Toro's early masterpiece through this visually stunning and insightful look at the spine-chilling classic. Released in 2001, Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone marked out the director as a singular talent with the unique ability to mix the macabre with the sublime. Set during the Spanish Civil War, the film focuses on ten-year-old Carlos (Fernando Tielve), an orphan taken in by Republican sympathisers. On his first day at the orphanage, he witnesses a ghostly apparition, the spirit of a young boy named Santi (Andreas Munoz) who disappeared from the institution a year earlier. With the ghost's help, Carlos must uncover the dark secrets that led to Santi's death and help prevent himself and his fellow orphans from meeting the same fate. Seen by del Toro as a spiritual companion piece to his Oscar-winning Pan's Labyrinth (2006), The Devil's Backbone explores similar themes against the backdrop of the same brutal conflict that turned ordinary men into monsters. This book is written in close collaboration with the director and provides the definitive account of the film's creation, covering everything from del Toro's initial musings through to the haunting designs for Santi, the hugely challenging shoot, and the overwhelming critic and fan reactions upon its release. Including exquisite concept art and rare unit photography from the set, Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone gives readers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how this gothic horror masterpiece was crafted for the screen. The book also draws on interviews with every key player in the film's creation to present the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at this unforgettable Spanish-language classic.

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Book SynopsisVolume 4 The very best features and interviews from Star Wars Insider-the official magazine of the Star Wars saga! Mark Hamill discusses the making of Return of the Jedi and Daisy Ridley talks about making her Star Wars debut in The Force Awakens! Freddie Prinze Jnr reveals all about playing Kanan in Star Wars Rebels and we take a look at the largest Star Wars collection in the world!Trade Review"With the recent loss of Carrie Fisher, it feels all too appropriate that there's a lot of kickass content about the women of Star Wars in this collection. From Hera and Sabine of Rebels to Daisy Ridley and the world of fangirls, it's awesome to see the myth of Star Wars being just for boys dispelled with so much terrific material...As always, the slick presentation and fascinating content made for a great read." - San Francisco Book Review (5/5 stars)

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Book SynopsisAn all-new Star Wars story arrives in cinemas returns as the hotly anticipated stale of Han Solo’s early years. Meet the characters including familiar acquaintances such as Lando Calrissian and the mighty Chewbacca!

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Book SynopsisThor: Ragnarok The Official Collector's Edition is a unique, behind-the-scenes, visual celebration exploring Marvel Studios' latest blockbuster movie.Presenting unseen behind the scenes photos from the movie sets, stunning concept art, and secrets from the set, with star interviews including Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett and Mark Ruffalo. This deluxe collector's edition is a must-have for all fans of everything Marvel!The stage is set for 2017's far-out fantasy epic, Marvel Studios' Thor: Ragnarok! Go behind the scenes of the epic new movie, with in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, and a complete guide to the worlds of the highly anticipated movie. Along with a gallery of images and concept art, this deluxe publication also features a synopsis of the movie. This is an essential companion to the film for all fans of one of Marvel's mightiest heroes.

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Book SynopsisBlack Panther: The Official Movie Special is a complete visual and behind-the-scenes guide to Marvel Studios' highly anticipated next movie.With exclusive behind the scenes photos from the movie sets, stunning concept art revealing the beautiful, secretive nation of Wakanda, interviews with the stars of the film, including Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Andy Serkis, Martin Freeman, Forest Whitaker and Danai Gurira, this stunning collector's book is a must-have for all fans of everything Marvel!Trade Review“This book has everything for fans dying to know more about how Coogler’s Black Panther movie came together” - Entertainment Weekly"A true collectors item and I deem it as a must have for any fan of the Black Panther movie or the entire MCU." - The Pullbox"The concept art used throughout is beautiful to look at" - Nerdly"a must-have for all fans of everything Marvel! ... beautifully informative volume " -- Midwest Book Review

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Book SynopsisA collector's guide to the Oscar and multi-award winning animated movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, featuring exclusive content showcasing behind-the-scenes images, art, and much more!Experience an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the world of Marvel's greatest hero as never before in this deluxe collector's edition. Discover secrets behind the production of Spider-Man's spectacular new film as the filmmakers and voice cast reveal how they brought the expansive Spider-Verse to life. Includes never-before-seen artwork and everything you need to know when swinging through one of Spidey's biggest films yet.Trade Review"A beautiful guide full of stunning art and crammed with tons of fun Spider-Facts ... 10/10" - Pastrami Nation"If you’re a fan of the film-making process or animation or even if you’re merely a massive fan of the characters and world of Spider-Man, you owe it to yourself to grab this!" - Adventures In Poor Taste"An absolute must ... interesting, fun, and above all, beautifully presented" - FanFest"One of the best Movie Specials I have seen ... 5/5" - Nerdly

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Book SynopsisUpdated and expanded for a new edition, this is the perfect starter text for students of film studies. Packed full of visual examples from all periods of film history up to the present, Film:A Critical Introduction illustrates film concepts in context and in depth, addressing techniques and terminology used in film production and criticism, and emphasizing thinking and writing critically and effectively.With reference to 450 new and existing images, the authors discuss contemporary films and film studies scholarship, as well as recent developments in film production and exhibition, such as digital technologies and new modes of screen media.New features in the fourth edition:Expanded discussion of changing cultural and political contexts for film and media industries, including #MeToo, #TimesUp, and #OscarsSoWhiteUpdated examples drawing from both contemporary and classic films in every chapter highlight that film studies is a vibrant and growing field.New closing chapter expands the book''s theoretical framework, linking foundational concepts in cinema studies to innovative new scholarship in media and screen studies.Thoroughly revised and updated discussions of auteur theory, the long-take aesthetic, ideology in the superhero film and more.

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Book SynopsisAn Open Access edition of this book is available on the Liverpool University Press website and through Knowledge Unlatched.Well-known in science fiction for tomb-raiding and mummy-wrangling, the archaeologist has been a rich source for imagining ‘strange new worlds’ from ‘strange old worlds.’ But more than a well-spring for SF scenarios, the genre’s archaeological imaginary invites us to consider the ideological implications of digging up the past buried in the future. A cultural study of an array of very popular, though often critically-neglected, North American SF film and television texts–running the gamut of telefilms, pseudo-documentaries, teen serial drama and Hollywood blockbusters–Excavating the Future explores the popular archaeological imagination and the political uses to which it is being employed by the U.S. state and its adversaries. By treating SF texts as documents of archaeological experience circulating within and between scientific and popular culture communities and media, Excavating the Future develops critical strategies for analyzing SF film and television’s critical and adaptive responses to post 9/11 geopolitical concerns about the war on terror, homeland security, the invasion and reconstruction of Iraq, and the ongoing fight against ISIS.Trade Review'[A] provocative and fastidiously researched monograph... Invoking such heavy-hitters as Roland Barthes, Jean Baudrillard, and Homi Bhabha, Excavating the Future is best for scholars or advanced students already acquainted with a fair amount of theory. Nevertheless, Malley maps rich territory at the intersection of literature, media studies, history, and geopolitics.'Pedro Ponce, SFRA Review'This volume should prove to be of interest not only to SF scholars but to film, television, and general popular-culture scholars as well...Not only does this study convey SF’s enormous potential for social influence and criticism, but it also captures the zeitgeist of the early 21st century, when we are poised at a unique time in history for unthinkable change.'James Hamby, Fafnir-Nordic Journal of Science Fiction and Fantasy ResearchTable of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: Battling BabylonChapter 1: ManticoreChapter 2: Stargate SG-1Chapter 3: Transformers 2: Revenge of the FallenPart 2: Of Artifacts and Ancient AliensChapter 4: Ancient AliensChapter 5: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullChapter 6: SmallvillePart 3: Cyborg SitesChapter 7: Battlestar GalacticaChapter 8: PrometheusEnvoyWorks CitedIndex

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth behind-the-scenes guide to the upcoming Marvel film Spider-Man: Far From Home.A deluxe collector's edition based on the sequel to Marvel Cinematic success Spider-Man Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home.Trade Review"The perfect companion piece to the 22nd MCU film" - Marvel.com

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth behind-the-scenes guide to the forthcoming Avengers: Infinity War sequel, Avengers: Endgame!A deluxe collector's edition detailing the follow-up film to the epic cinematic phenomenon Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame. Go behind the scenes on the highly aniticipated Marvel film.Trade Review"To any fan of the MCU, this 96-page hardback edition is a must-own" - Geeks of Doom

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the first 10 years of Marvel Studios movies in this collector's edition featuring all of the films from Iron Man to Captain Marvel!Includes interviews with Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chadwick Boseman, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt and more, plus Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and Co-President Louis D'Esposito.Features stunning photography and in-depth sections on each film, including a guide to each movie's Easter Eggs and end-credits scenes.

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Book SynopsisA celebratory guide to Marvel Studios' four epic Avengers movies from The Avengers (2012) to Avengers: Endgame (2019). Includes exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of the super hero films that defined a generation of cinema! Including interviews with Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth and more! Packed with stunning photography and concept art from the biggest films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

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Book SynopsisThe official souvenir collector’s guide to Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye, as seen on Disney+.A behind-the-scenes look at Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye, this deluxe book is a must-have for all fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Featuring interviews with the cast and crew including Clint Barton aka Hawkeye, Jeremy Renner, and co-stars Hailee Steinfeld (Kate Bishop), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), Alaqua Cox (Maya Lopez), and Vincent D'Onofrio (Kingpin) this collector’s edition explores the making of the action-packed show including chapters dedicated to fights and stunts, and the stunning costume departments with exclusive photos and art.

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Book SynopsisA deluxe look at the new Marvel Studios' Spider-Man movie.An in-depth behind-the-scenes look at Marvel Studios' spectacular new action-packed Spider-Man movie. Includes cast interviews and production features, plus amazing concept art and photography from the film.

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Book SynopsisA deluxe guide to Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder including interviews, production art and photos that take readers behind the scenes of the most epic Thor adventure to date!A behind-the-scenes guide to Marvel Studios’ action-packed science fiction adventure movie, Thor: Love and Thunder. This deluxe fully illustrated hardcover edition includes: Chris Hemsworth (Thor) discussing his intense fitness regime to get into shape for his biggest adventure yet, collaborating with Taika Waititi, and the film’s unique romantic humor. Natalie Portman (Jane Foster/The Mighty Thor) on returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, being reunited with Chris Hemsworth after nine years, and the challenges of balancing darkness and comedy. Taika Waititi (Director and Co-Writer) revealing how he created his vision of the Thor movies, why Thor is such a tortured hero, and why he likes to twist the Super Hero genre. Plus interviews with the talented team behind the film’s stunning visual effects, costumes and makeup. Plus amazing production art and photography from the film. A must for all Marvel Studios fans.Trade Review“Avengers: Infinity War: The Official Movie Special is great for fans who want to read more about the film. This 96-page, full-color book makes for a great gift or coffee table book.” – Scifichick.com “Perfect for fans.” – Flickeringmyth.com “To any fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the 96-page hardback edition of Avengers: Endgame: The Official Movie Special is a must-own.” – GeeksofDoom.com

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Book SynopsisThe official 10th anniversary making of book for the Duncan Jones directed sci-fi film Moon. Directed by Duncan Jones, and written by Nathan Parker from a story by Jones, Moon is a 2009 science fiction drama following Sam Bell, a man who experiences a personal crisis as he nears the end of a three-year solitary stint mining helium-3 on the moon. Independently financed and produced on a modest budget, Moon became an instant cult classic. It was well received by critics and audiences alike, and was particularly praised for its scientific plausibility and realism. Making Moon will take an in-depth look back at the film's production: It features interviews with the film's key creatives and includes rare concept and behind-the-scenes images, as well as excerpts from the original shooting script.Trade Review“I've read and reviewed quite a few movie books such as this and this one might have been the best researched. Every aspect of the production is captured and cataloged with such detail I imagine this could serve as a helpful guide to future filmmakers” 10/10 - Aventures in Poor Taste“a high quality art book for a cult classic sci-fi film in Moon. If you love the film, or just appreciate insights into the filmmaking process, then this is a great little art book to add to the collection” - Entertainment Buddha “I'd highly recommend picking up a copy. You won't be disappointed.” - Birth.Movies.Death.“a gorgeous book loaded with information for the Sci-Fi Nerd” - Fangirl Nation“a tactile treat to satisfy the sci-fi obsessive” - Film School Rejects“a fine addition to a film fan's library, and for Moon enthusiasts, it's hard to find a reason not to own it” - Cinema Sentries“An in-depth look the film deserves” - The Film Stage

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Book SynopsisReviled on its release, Peeping Tom (1960) all-but ended the career of director Michael Powell, previously one of Britain's most revered filmmakers. The story of a murderous cameraman and his compulsion to record his killings, Powell's film stunned the same critics who had acclaimed him for the work he'd made with writer-producer Emeric Pressburger (The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, 1943; A Matter of Life and Death, 1946), resulting in the film falling out of circulation almost as soon as it was released. It took the 1970s 'Movie Brat' generation to rehabilitate the director, and the film, which is now regarded as a masterpiece. In this Devil's Advocate, published to coincide with the film's 60th anniversary, Kiri Walden charts the origins, production and devastating critical reception of Peeping Tom, comparing it to the treatment meted out to its contemporary horror classic, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960).

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Book SynopsisDaughters of Darkness (1971) is a vampire film like no other. Heralded as psychological high-Gothic cinema, loved for its art-house and erotic flavors, Harry Kümel's 1971 cult classic is unwrapped in intricate detail by writer Kat Ellinger to unravel the many mysteries surrounding just what makes it so appealing. This book, as part of the Devil’s Advocates series, examines the film in the context of its peers and contemporaries, in order to argue its place an important evolutionary link in the chain of female vampire cinema. The text also explores the film's association with fairy tales, the Gothic genre, and fantastic tradition, as well as delving into aspects of the legend of Countess Bathory, traditional vampire lore, and much more. The book contains new and exclusive interviews with director Harry Kümel and actress and star Danielle Ouimet.

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Book SynopsisEx Machina (2014) impressed critics and audiences alike with its bold ideas and all-too-realistic depiction of the unexpected consequences of constructing a sentient being. In his feature directorial debut, Alex Garland uses efficient storytelling, a compelling narrative, and heady concepts to create a modern science fiction masterpiece that explores gender, scientific advancement, and the very concept of humanity, all in a compelling, suspenseful film. Artificial intelligence has long been a sci-fi staple, but here, Garland posits what would happen if, for once, humans, rather than AI, were the real villains. In exploring Ex Machina’s ideas about consciousness, embodiment, and masculinity, all through the lens of a misogynist mad scientist, Joshua Grimm argues the result is a fascinating, truly unique film that immediately established Garland as a breakout voice in the landscape of science fiction film.

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Book SynopsisFew filmmakers could even attempt the fearlessness of Andrei Tarkovsky’s cinema and his most ambitious work, Stalker (1977), is arguably the most thoughtful science-fiction film ever made. Stalker parallels its speculative elements with a harrowing narrative of human fragility and philosophy. It is as much a movie about the complexity of its characters as it is the mysteriousness of its labyrinthine landscape, the ambiguous Zone and its heart, the Room of Desire. It is at once a darkly nihilistic film, ominous and threatening, and yet also profoundly hopeful and at its core a story of true faith. This book attempts to unravel the film’s complexities, from its difficult production and through its many cinematic elements: its composition and cinematography, the many philosophies it engages with, its poetic and literary influences, along with the cultural and historical landscapes that cultivated it, and the enormity of its influence across the following generations. Stalker challenges us to engage with film in a different way: a poetic cinema that asks much more of you as a viewer than most. Most of all, to explore why this film—even forty years since its original release—still affects us as an audience as profoundly as ever.

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Book SynopsisSince its release at the mid-point of the 1980s American horror boom, Stuart Gordon’s Re-Animator (1985) has endured as one of the most beloved cult horror films of that era. Greeted by enthusiastic early reviews, Re-Animator has maintained a spot at the periphery of the classic horror film canon. While Re-Animator has not entirely gone without critical attention, it has often been overshadowed in horror studies by more familiar titles from the period. Eddie Falvey’s book, which represents the first book-length study of Re-Animator, repositions it as one of the most significant American horror films of its era. For Falvey, Re-Animator sits at the intersection of various developments that were taking place within the context of 1980s American horror production. He uses Re-Animator to explore the rise and fall of Charles Band’s Empire Pictures, the revival of the mad science sub-genre, the emergent popularity of both gore aesthetics and horror-comedies, as well as a new appetite for the works of H.P. Lovecraft in adaptation. Falvey also tracks the film's legacies, observing not only how Re-Animator’s success gave rise to a new Lovecraftian cycle fronted by Stuart Gordon, but also how its cult status has continued to grow, marked by sequels, spin-offs, parodies and re-releases. As such, Falvey's book promises to be a book both about Re-Animator itself and about the various contexts that birthed it and continue to reflect its influence.Trade Review'The contextual analysis of Re-Animator in this typically thoughtful Devil’s Advocates study examines it as a pivotal product of the briefly thriving Empire Pictures... Falvey’s analysis hits just the right tone of affection, with pleasing incidental detail.' Steven West, FrightFest'Re-animator is fertile ground for thinking about the role of horror cinema in America, both aesthetically and sociologically, and even politically. That's what Eddie Falvey does with the film in the latest monograph from the Devil's advocates series... The thoroughness of his account is exemplified by the bibliography, which is a great place to start for those who want a deep dive into the significant changes in horror films from the mid -80's to the present.' Douglas Holm, KBOO

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Book SynopsisSince its release at the mid-point of the 1980s American horror boom, Stuart Gordon’s Re-Animator (1985) has endured as one of the most beloved cult horror films of that era. Greeted by enthusiastic early reviews, Re-Animator has maintained a spot at the periphery of the classic horror film canon. While Re-Animator has not entirely gone without critical attention, it has often been overshadowed in horror studies by more familiar titles from the period. Eddie Falvey’s book, which represents the first book-length study of Re-Animator, repositions it as one of the most significant American horror films of its era. For Falvey, Re-Animator sits at the intersection of various developments that were taking place within the context of 1980s American horror production. He uses Re-Animator to explore the rise and fall of Charles Band’s Empire Pictures, the revival of the mad science sub-genre, the emergent popularity of both gore aesthetics and horror-comedies, as well as a new appetite for the works of H.P. Lovecraft in adaptation. Falvey also tracks the film's legacies, observing not only how Re-Animator’s success gave rise to a new Lovecraftian cycle fronted by Stuart Gordon, but also how its cult status has continued to grow, marked by sequels, spin-offs, parodies and re-releases. As such, Falvey's book promises to be a book both about Re-Animator itself and about the various contexts that birthed it and continue to reflect its influence.Trade Review'The contextual analysis of Re-Animator in this typically thoughtful Devil’s Advocates study examines it as a pivotal product of the briefly thriving Empire Pictures... Falvey’s analysis hits just the right tone of affection, with pleasing incidental detail.' Steven West, FrightFest'Re-animator is fertile ground for thinking about the role of horror cinema in America, both aesthetically and sociologically, and even politically. That's what Eddie Falvey does with the film in the latest monograph from the Devil's advocates series... The thoroughness of his account is exemplified by the bibliography, which is a great place to start for those who want a deep dive into the significant changes in horror films from the mid -80's to the present.' Douglas Holm, KBOO

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Book SynopsisThis book argues for the importance of Gothic in understanding one of the key elements within the films of Sam Peckinpah (1925-1984). Although occasionally noted in the past, the Gothic has been generally overlooked when most critics consider the work of Sam Peckinpah with the exception of the Freudian based Crucified Heroes (1979) by Terence Butler. This work not only examines the films made after that date, especially the often dismissed The Osterman Weekend (1983) and the two music videos he made for Julian Lennon, but also places the director within the context of the developing work on Gothic that has since appeared. Peckinpah has been identified as the director of one undisputed masterpiece, The Wild Bunch (1969). By focussing on the key role Gothic plays in most of the director's work, this book offers a way to see Peckinpah beyond The Wild Bunch and the Western, viewing him as a director who had the potential of evolving further, had circumstances permitted, to continue his critique of American life within the developing lens of the Gothic.

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Book SynopsisWomen and Migration in Contemporary Italian Cinema: Screening Hospitality puts gender at the centre of cinematic representations of contemporary transnational Italian identities. It offers an intersectional feminist analysis of the ways in which transnational migration has been represented, understood, and constructed in the contemporary cinema of Italy. Drawing on Jacques Derrida’s notion of hospitality and in dialogue with postcolonial and decolonial theory, queer studies, and feminist critiques, the six chapters of the book focus on a series of exemplary fiction films from the last twenty years, which both reflect and shape the nation’s responses to the growing presence of transnational migrants in Italian society. The book shows how questions of gender, sexual difference, and reproductivity have been central to Italian filmmakers’ approaches to stories of mobility and displacement. Gender is also enmeshed in the rhetoric and poetic of hospitality that filmmakers propose as a critical framework to condemn Italian border policies and politics. Women and Migration in Contemporary Italian Cinema: Screening Hospitality traces an arc that moves from the embrace of a humanitarian rhetoric of infinite hospitality toward migrants, apparent in films produced in the early 2000s, to a more fluid understanding of Italian identities from a transnational perspective.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsPreface: Representing Migration in the Time of the CoronavirusChapter OneIntroduction: Screening Migrant HospitalityChapter TwoThe Limits of Hospitality: Marco Tullio Giordana’s Quando sei nato non puoi più nasconderti and Ivano De Matteo’s La bella genteChapter ThreeMaternal Hospitality and Liquid Maternity on ScreenChapter FourWomen and the City: Female Forms of Hospitality in Marina Spada’s Come l’ombra and Giulia Ciniselli and Anna Bernasconi’s Via Padova: Istruzioni per l’usoChapter FiveGuest Stars: Performing Hospitality in the Italian Film IndustryChapter SixConclusion: No Longer Guests: G2 Filmmakers and Their StoriesBibliographyFilmography

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Book SynopsisWritings on people and places, theater and film, in a portfolio of essays and photographs informing Wes Anderson's film Asteroid City. Featuring 8 newly commissioned pieces alongside more than 20 classic essays from the likes of François Truffaut and Jonas Mekas, DO NOT DETONATE explores key influences on celebrated director Wes Anderson's new film Asteroid City. Together they form a detailed, captivating portrait of the mid-century film world and the enduring myths of the American West. Contents: A Conversation Between Wes Anderson and Jake Perlin A Life excerpt - Elia Kazan The Celluloid Brassière - Andy Logan Rainy Day - Lillian Ross The Outskirts: Other Men's Women - Gina Telaroli The Petrified Forest - Jorge Luis Borges Ace in the Hole: Noir in Broad Daylight - Molly Haskell What Makes a Sad Heart Sing: Some Came Running - Michael Koresky One False Start, Never Wear the Same Dress Twice - Durga Chew-Bose Maigret at the Coroner's excerpt - Georges Simenon Sunbelt Noir: Desert Fury - Imogen Sara Smith The Voyage Down and Out: Inferno - Kent Jones Bad Day Near The River's Edge - Nicolas Saada Watching Fail Safe at the End of the World - K. Austin Collins Black Desert, White Desert - Serge Toubiana Marilyn Monroe and the Loveless World - Jonas Mekas Beyond the Stars - Jeremy Bernstein Coming: Nashville - Pauline Kael Coming Around the Mountain: Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Matt Zoller Seitz Selections from Close Encounters of the Third Kind Diary - Bob Balaban Introduction to Small Change: A Film Novel - François Truffaut By The Time I Get to Phoenix - Thora Siemsen My Guy - Hilton Als Wild to the Wild - Sam Shepard

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Book Synopsis"[A] well-plotted survey." Total Film In 100 American Horror Films, Barry Keith Grant presents entries on 100 films from one of American cinema's longest-standing, most diverse and most popular genres, representing its rich history from the silent era - D.W. Griffith's The Avenging Conscience of 1915 - to contemporary productions - Jordan Peele's 2017 Get Out. In his introduction, Grant provides an overview of the genre’s history, a context for the films addressed in the individual entries, and discusses the specific relations between American culture and horror. All of the entries are informed by the question of what makes the specific film being discussed a horror film, the importance of its place within the history of the genre, and, where relevant, the film is also contextualized within specifically American culture and history. Each entry also considers the film’s most salient textual features, provides important insight into its production, and offers both established and original critical insight and interpretation. The 100 films selected for inclusion represent the broadest historical range, and are drawn from every decade of American film-making, movies from major and minor studios, examples of the different types or subgenres of horror, such as psychological thriller, monster terror, gothic horror, home invasion, torture porn, and parody, as well as the different types of horror monsters, including werewolves, vampires, zombies, mummies, mutants, ghosts, and serial killers.Trade ReviewA keen dissection of the unsettled, Grant’s well-plotted survey shows how the genre feeds on the renegotiation of its methods and meanings. -- Kevin Harley * Total Film *Barry Keith Grant provides a treasure trove of information and insights into some of the most important films in the horror genre. Those new to the genre will find this book a useful guide into its many facets and long history. Readers already familiar with the genre will enjoy finding new films and new critical perspectives on old favorites. -- Kendall Phillips, author of A Place of Darkness: The Rhetoric of Horror in Early American CinemaTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Addiction (Abel Ferrara, 1995) 2. American Psycho (Mary Harron, 2000) 3. American Werewolf in London (John Landis, 1981) 4. The Avenging Conscience (D.W. Griffith, 1914) 5. The Birds (Alfred Hitchcock, 1963) 6. Blade (Stephen Norrington, 1998) 7. The Blair Witch Project (Daniel Myrick and Eduard Sánchez, 1999) 8. Brian Damage (Frank Henenlotter, 1988) 9. Bram Stoker’s Dracula (Francis Ford Coppola, 1992) 10. The Bride of Frankenstein (James Whale, 1935) 11. Bubba Ho-Tep (Don Coscorelli, 2002) 12. Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (Charles Barton, 1948) 13. The Burrowers (J. T. Petty, 2008) 14. Candyman (Bernard Rose, 1992) 15. Carnival of Souls (Herk Harvey, 1962) 16. Carrie (Brian De Palma, 1976) 17. The Cat and the Canary (Paul Leni, 1927) 18. Cat People (Jacques Tourneur, 1942) 19. Child’s Play (Tom Holland, 1998) 20. Color out of Space (Richard Stanley, 2019) 21. Contagion (Steven Soderbergh, 2011) 22. The Crazies (George A. Romero, 1973) 23. Creature from the Black Lagoon (Jack Arnold, 1954) 24. The Dead Zone (David Cronenberg, 1983) 25. The Devil’s Rejects (Rob Zombie, 2005) 26. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Rouben Mamoulian, 1931) 27. Dracula (Tod Browning, 1931) 28. Eraserhead (David Lynch, 1977) 29. The Evil Dead (Sam Raimi, 1981) 30. The Exorcist (William Friedkin, 1973) 31. Fall of the House of Usher (James Sibley Watson and Melville Webber, 1928) 32. Fallen (Gregory Hoblit, 1998) 33. Fatal Attraction (Adrian Lyne, 1987) 34. The Fly (Kurt Neumann, 1958) 35. Frankenstein (J. Searle Dawley, 1910) 36. Freaks (Tod Browning, 1932) 37. The Frighteners (Peter Jackson, NZ/US, 1996) 38. Funny Games U.S. (Michael Haneke, 2007) 39. Ganja and Hess (Bill Gunn, 1973) 40. Get Out (Jordan Peele, 2017) 41. Gremlins (Joe Dante, 1984) 42. Halloween (John Carpenter, 1978) 43. The Hellstrom Chronicle (Walon Green, 1971) 44. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (John McNaughton, 1986) 45. The Hills Have Eyes (Wes Craven, 1977) 46. Hostel (Eli Roth, 2005) 47. House of Wax (André de Toth, 1953) 48. The Hunger (Tony Scott, 1983) 49. I Walked with a Zombie (Jacques Tourneur, 1943) 50. I Was a Teenage Werewolf (Gene Fowler, Jr., 1957) 51. In the Mouth of Madness (John Carpenter, 1994) 52. Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (Neil Jordan, 1994) 53. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Philip Kaufman, 1978) 54. It’s Alive (Larry Cohen, 1974) 55. Jaws (Steven Spielberg, 1975) 56. King Kong (Meriam C. Cooper and Ernest Schoedsack, 1933) 57. The Last House on the Left (Wes Craven, 1972) 58. Let Me In (Matt Reeves, 2010) 59. The Little Shop of Horrors (Roger Corman, 1960) 60. The Lodger (John Brahm, 1944) 61. Mad Love (Karl Freund, 1935) 62. The Magician (Rex Ingram, 1926) 63. Martin (George A. Romero, 1976) 64. The Masque of the Red Death (Roger Corman, 1964) 65. Midsommar (Ari Aster, 2019) 66. Misery (Rob Reiner, 1990) 67. The Mist (Frank Darabont, 2007) 68. The Mummy (Karl Freund, 1932) 69. Murders in the Rue Morgue (Robert Florey, 1932) 70. Near Dark (Kathryn Bigelow, 1987) 71. Night of the Living Dead (George A. Romero, 1968) 72. Office Killer (Cindy Sherman, 1997) 73. The Omen (Richard Donner, 1976) 74. Paranormal Activity (Orin Peli, 2007) 75. The Phantom of the Opera (Rupert Julien, 1925) 76. Phantom of the Paradise (Brian de Palma, 1974) 77. Poltergeist (Tobe Hooper, 1982) 78. Psycho (Alfred Hitchcock, 1960) 79. The Purge (James DeMonaco, 2013) 80. Race with the Devil (Jack Starrett, 1975) 81. Ravenous (Antonia Bird, 1999) 82. Rosemary’s Baby (Roman Polanski, 1968) 83. Saw (James Wan, US/Australia, 2004) 84. Scream (Wes Craven, 1996) 85. The Shining (Stanley Kubrick, 1980) 86. The Silence of the Lambs (Jonathan Demme, 1991) 87. Sisters (Brian De Palma, 1972) 88. Targets (Peter Bogdanovich, 1968) 89. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Tobe Hooper, 1974) 90. The Tingler (William Castle, 1959) 91. Twentynine Palms (Bruno Dumont, 2003) 92. Two Thousand Maniacs! (Herschell Gordon Lewis, 1964) 93. The Unknown (Tod Browning, 1927) 94. Weird Woman (Reginald Le Borg, 1944) 95. What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (Robert Aldrich, 1962) 96. White Zombie (Victor Halperin, 1932) 97. The Wind (Emma Tammi, 2019) 98. The Witch (Robert Eggers, 2015) 99. The Wolf Man (George Waggner, 1941) 100. Young Frankenstein (Mel Brooks, 1974) Index

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Book SynopsisThe French New Wave is an essential anthology of writings by and about the critics and filmmakers of this revolutionary cinematic movement, which has had a radical impact on film practice and the way we think and write about film. The volume includes foundational writings such as Francois Truffaut's A Certain Tendency in French Cinema and Andre Bazin's La Politique des auteurs, as well writings by Jean-Luc Godard, Claude Chabrol and Alexandre Astruc. This new edition now represents writings by and about women critics and film-makers, including important articles by the critics Evelyne Sullerot, Michele Firk and Françoise Aude, addressing issues of gender and representation, as well as considering New Wave films in the context of contemporary political events, notably France's colonialist war on the Algerian independence movement. To accompany the case study of Godard's À bout de souffle, the new edition includes a case study of the critical reception of two films by Agnès Varda: La Pointe Courte and Cléo de 5 à 7 . The articles have been specially translated for the volume by Peter Graham, and some are published for the first time in English. These classic writings are accompanied by contextualising introductions by Ginette Vincendeau, updated for this new edition, to form a unique resource on this key cinematic movement and its practitioners.Trade ReviewThis is an indispensable point of reference for anyone interested in the movement. The book's resurrection in this slightly expanded new version is very welcome, and it remains faithful to one of the series' hallmarks: the imaginative arrangement of the many carefully selected stills. * Sight & Sound (of the 2009 edition) *...the re-printed essays in The French New Wave: Critical Landmarks encapsulate an exciting time of cultural change with their fierce opinions and alternative approach towards reading film. * Scope (of the 2009 edition) *Table of ContentsPreface to the 2022 edition Preface to the 2009 Edition Preface to the 1968 Edition Introduction (updated): Sixty Years of the French New Wave 1. The politique des auteurs: foundational texts The Birth of a New Avant-Garde: La Caméra-Stylo ALEXANDRE ASTRUC A Certain Tendency in French Cinema FRANÇOIS TRUFFAUT The Evolution of Film Language ANDRÉ BAZIN La Politique des auteurs ANDRÉ BAZIN 2. Critical debates: authorship and mise-en-scène The Delights of Ambiguity: In Praise of André Bazin GÉRARD GOZLAN Little Themes CLAUDE CHABROL. Review of Alexandre Astruc’s Une vie JEAN-LUC GODARD. The Emperor Has No Clothes ROBERT BENAYOUN. Interview with François Truffaut CAHIERS DU CINÉMA. 3. Authorship-mise-en-scène Case Study: the reception of A bout de souffle Contrasting Views of A bout de souffle: Jean-Luc Godard LUC MOULLET . A bout de souffle RAYMONDE BORDE . Le Quai des brumes 1960: A bout de souffle by Jean-Luc Godard GEORGES SADOUL. 4. Critical debates: The Missing Perspective, gender and politics Identikit of the ‘New Wave’ heroine EVELYNE SULLEROT Goodnight, Doctor Kinsey PIERRE KAST Three texts by MICHÈLE FIRK Hiroshima mon amour, the heart and the mind FRANÇOISE AUDÉ 5. Gender Case study: the reception of Agnès Varda MONOD: La Pointe courte; SADOUL: Cleo de 5 a 7; BORY: Cleo de 5 a 7 Bibliography (updated) Index (updated)

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Book SynopsisAction Cinema Since 2000 addresses an increasingly lively and evolving field of scholarship, probing the definition and testing the potential of action cinema to reframe the mode for the 21st century.Contributors examine a broad range of content, from blockbusters to smaller independent films, originating from China, Korea, India, France, the USA, and Mexico. Ranging from JSA: Joint Security Area (Gondonggeonygbi guyeok) (2000) to Polite Society (2023), they consider the changing modes of action cinema, with streaming assuming global importance and an ever-increasing number of generic blends. They consider under-explored areas of action film, particularly how race, ethnicity, gender, and age figure in narratives and through image and soundtracks. Overall, the book demonstrates how 21st century action cinema engages with and reflects geopolitical, creative, and industrial developments. Contributors argue that it continues to offer fantasies

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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

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Book SynopsisOften hailed as the 'best' James Bond film, From Russia With Love (1963) is celebrated for its direction by Terence Young, memorable performances from Sean Connery in his second outing as 007, Pedro Armendáriz as Kerim, Lotte Lenya as the lesbian villain Colonel Rosa Klebb, and Robert Shaw as Red Grant, the sexually ambiguous SPECTRE assassin. And regardless of its place within the longest-running continuous film series in cinema history, it is also an outstanding example of the British spy thriller in its own right. Llewella Chapman's study of the iconic film pinpoints its place within the James Bond film franchise, and its significant cultural value to critics and fans as well as this film’s important place within British cinema history more widely. Drawing on a broad range of archival sources, Chapman traces the film's development and production history, including its adaptation from Ian Fleming's source novel, as well as its reception and lasting impact. Chapman also considers the film's portrayal of gender politics, with its queer villains counterpoised with the heterosexual couple Bond and his Russian counterpart Tatiana Romanova, the context of Cold War politics, and the influence of Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest (1959).Trade ReviewPersuasive. -- Neil Smith * Total Film *A riveting read and one that Bond fans will devour ... if you are a Bond fan, or just a fan of cinema in general, this is well worth the effort of tracking down and reading. -- Glam AdelaideThis short book is an excellent quick read for anyone with a love of Bond … Its in-depth analysis and archival research offer new perspectives even for hardened fans. * Retro Cinema *Llewella Chapman’s From Russia with Love is the BFI Film Classics first foray into the Bond canon and they could not have picked a better Bond film to start with. Chapman takes a deep dive into all aspects of the film from script beginnings to costumes, film production, promotion, reception and a comparison between Ian Fleming’s novel and the film. Meticulously documented and researched and lavishly illustrated From Russia with Love is a gift to Bond fans, scholars, and students. Chapman argues that From Russia with Love is the best Bond film and this volume makes a good case for it. -- Robert G. Weiner, Texas Tech University, USAEchoing the film's detail, meticulous swagger, precision and velocity, this is a perfectly rich companion to one of the rich, pivotal Bond movies. -- Mark O'Connell, author of Catching Bullets - Memoirs of a Bond FanJust like Bond's attaché case, Chapman's book is tightly packed with surprises. Even Bond experts will see From Russia With Love with fresh eyes after reading this (once the tear gas has dissipated). -- David Lowbridge-Ellis, author of License to QueerTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Contexts 2. Production 3. The Film 4. Promotion and Reception Conclusion Notes Credits Bibliography

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Book SynopsisMovies have constantly pushed at the boundaries of sexual representation, outraging censors, transgressing taboos and opening up formerly forbidden realms of sensual pleasure. Whether through an exploration of our dreamiest fantasies or our darkest desires, films have expanded our repertoire of erotic images and challenged who we are as sexual beings. The first book to look at truly contemporary erotic cinema, this publication gives in-depth analyses of sex scenes from over 100 films, more than half of them released in the 21st century. Beginning with an overview of how depictions of sex on screen have changed over the last 40 years, with particular attention to censorship controversies, the book is divided into three main parts - erotic genres, themes and acts - and covers sex comedies, body horror, alien sex and erotic animation; gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans films, movies about youth, marriage and infidelity, films dealing with incest, blasphemy and death; on-screen nudity and voyeurism, masturbation, oral and anal sex, the ménage à trois and the orgy, and bestiality, rape and sadomasochism. The films discussed include 9 Songs, American Pie, Bad Education, Black Swan, Brokeback Mountain, Intimacy, Last Tango in Paris, The Reader, The Wayward Cloud, Y Tu Mamá También and many more.

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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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Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to the decade when swinging London was the film capital of the world After The Beatles stormed America, every Hollywood and European production company descended on London to be part of the new swinging scene... and they didn't leave until they'd signed up every able-bodied pop group or singer to appear in one of their films. A unique and carefully researched cultural history of UK film, TV and music in the swinging 60s; a time when no film or TV programme was without a group, singer or fantastic soundtrack - and London was briefly the film capital of the world. Containing individual summaries of over 120 films, covering everything from John Barry to Pink Floyd via Blow Up, the Electric Banana, Serge Gainsbourg, Magical Mystery Tour, David hemmings, Kubrick, Godard, Jodorowsdky and the London cast of Hair. With comprehensive listings of over 500 related features, documentaries, TV programmes and shorts, an unforgettable trip through the swinging 60s.Trade ReviewA pleasure to read, I am now hoping for a second volume on European psychedelic cinema -- Darren Charles * Musique Machine *A must-purchase for fans of British films and pop music -- James E Perone * Goldmine *For anyone with a love of the music, fashions, and the scene, or for anyone who simply adores movies, Psychedelic Celluloid is a handy book to own -- Jay * Severed Cinema *A must-purchase for fans of British films and pop music -- James E. Perone * Library Journal *Matthews proves once and for all that, far from being a fleeting trend, this period still influences notable directors such as Wes Anderson, Nicolas Winding Refin, Roman et Sofia Coppola right up to the mainstream work of Mike Myers' Austin Powers -- Jean-Emmanuel Dubois * Transfuge Magazine *

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Book SynopsisTwo screenwriters once walked into a Hollywood producer's office and said three words 'Jaws in space.' Those three words won them the contract for the blockbuster movie Alien. The ability to pitch well is essential for all writers, directors and producers in cinema and TV. Strong pitching skills will accelerate your career - not only helping you sell your projects, but also developing them in the first place, focusing on what makes a story work, clarifying character and plot, and working more successfully with industry collaborators. This book takes you from the essentials of what makes a good pitch to advanced skills that will help you in all kinds of pitching situations. Charles Harris gives a clear-sighted view of how pitching works in the industry and a series of very practical techniques for developing a gripping and convincing pitch. Drawing on his experience, he examines the problems that can arise with both mainstream and unconventional projects - from a range of different cultures - and explains how to solve them. He also analyses the process of taking a pitch meeting and shows you how to ensure you perform at your best.Trade ReviewEverything you need to know about pitching and a whole lot more -- Nicola QuilterCharles Harris has created the perfect handbook for anyone who is a bit uncertain or scared about pitching their work * www.writesofluid.com *Charles makes the whole process of pitching seem so enjoyable -- Elinor * Lock and Load, Brides of Christ *

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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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Book SynopsisA.L. REES was a Research Tutor in Visual Communication, Royal College of Art, London.

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Book SynopsisAnime: A Critical Introduction maps the genres that have thrived within Japanese animation culture, and shows how a wide range of commentators have made sense of anime through discussions of its generic landscape. From the battling robots that define the mecha genre through to Studio Ghibli’s dominant genre-brand of plucky shojo (young girl) characters, this book charts the rise of anime as a globally significant category of animation. It further thinks through the differences between anime’s local and global genres: from the less-considered niches like nichijo-kei (everyday style anime) through to the global popularity of science fiction anime, this book tackles the tensions between the markets and audiences for anime texts. Anime is consequently understood in this book as a complex cultural phenomenon: not simply a “genre,” but as an always shifting and changing set of texts. Its inherent changeability makes anime an ideal contender for global dissemination, as it can be easily re-edited, translated and then newly understood as it moves through the world’s animation markets. As such, Anime: A Critical Introduction explores anime through a range of debates that have emerged around its key film texts, through discussions of animation and violence, through debates about the cyborg and through the differences between local and global understandings of anime products. Anime: A Critical Introduction uses these debates to frame a different kind of understanding of anime, one rooted in contexts, rather than just texts. In this way, Anime: A Critical Introduction works to create a space in which we can rethink the meanings of anime as it travels around the world.Trade ReviewA brilliant encapsulation of the vast range of anime, from its history to the digital era. For anyone wondering what all the fuss is about this is the place to begin, and for those already turned on to the wonders of the form this will point you in new directions for both viewing and study. * David Desser, Professor Emeritus of Cinema Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA *In this lively and readable book, Rayna Denison frames Japanese animation in relation to local and transnational genres from science fiction through to horror. This is, quite simply, the best scholarly introduction to anime that I have read. * Iain Robert Smith, Senior Lecturer in Film, University of Roehampton, UK *In the complicated world of anime studies, where definitions clash over anime’s relation to culture, technology, and media, Rayna Denison clears up the field by focusing on the field itself, skillfully using concepts from genre studies to reveal how anime has been constructed in history through the discourse of fans, critics, and producers not only through genres such as science fiction and horror, but as a fascinating and flexible genre itself. * Aaron Gerow, Professor of Film and Media Studies and East Asian Languages and Literatures, Yale University, USA *This slender volume packs an interesting punch: it looks at the very concept of anime itself, outlining both its history within Japan and how it has been received and perceived in the USA and the UK. Written with admirable clarity, it examines some key examples in order to illustrate the complexity of the genres that get included under the umbrella term anime. Anime: A Critical Introduction has all the hallmarks of a teaching classic—one for all of us to add to our reading lists whether in Japanese Studies or Film and Cultural Studies. * Dolores Martinez, Emeritus Reader in Anthropology and Associate Member of the Centre for Media and Film Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK, and Research Associate, ISCA, Oxford University, USA *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Approaching Anime: Genre and Subgenres Chapter 2: Sci Fi Anime: Cyberpunk to Steampunk Chapter 3: Anime’s Bodies Chapter 4: Early Anime Histories: Japan and America Chapter 5: Anime, Video and the Shojo and Shonen Genres Chapter 6: Post-Video Anime: Digital Media and the Revelation of Anime’s Hidden Genres Chapter 7: Ghibli Genre: Toshio Suzuki and Studio Ghibli’s Brand Identity Chapter 8: Experiencing Japan’s Anime: Genres at the Tokyo International Anime Fair Chapter 9: Anime Horror and Genrification Index

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Book SynopsisThe vampire and the zombie, the two most popular incarnations of the undead, are brought together for a forensic critical investigation in Screening the Undead. Both have a long history in popular fiction, film, television, comics and games; the vampire also remains central to popular culture today, from literary 'paranormal romance' to cult TV and movie franchises - by turns romantic, tortured, grotesque, countercultural, a goth icon or lonely outsider. The zombie can shamble or, nowadays, sprint with alarming velocity, and even dance. It frequently lends itself to metaphor and can stand in for fascism or ecological disaster, but is perhaps most frequently a harbinger and instrument of the apocalypse. Leading writers on Horror and cult media consider the sexy vampire and the grotesque zombie, as well as hybrid figures who do not fit neatly into either category. These are examined across a range of contexts, from the Swedish vampire to the Afro-American Blacula, from the lesbian vampire to the gay zombie, from the Spanish Knights Templar riding skeletal horses to dancing Japanese zombies. Screening the Undead sheds new light on these two icons of terror - and desire - whose popular longevity has taken them 'Beyond Life'.Table of ContentsLeon Hunt, Sharon Lockyer and Milly Williamson, ‘Introduction’ Part One: The Mark of the Vampire – Race, Place, Gender, Identity and the Modern Undead 2. Ian Cooper, ‘Manson, Drugs and Black Power: The Counter-Cultural Vampire’ 3. Stacey Abbott, ‘Taking Back the Night: The Female Vampire in New York’ 4. Peter Hutchings, ‘Northern Darkness: The curious case of the Swedish vampire’ 5. Milly Williamson, ‘Let Them All In: The Evolution of the Sympathetic Vampire’ Part Two: Re-Writing the Living Dead – The Zombie in Popular Culture 6. Jeffrey Sconce, ‘Dead Metaphors/Undead Allegories’ 7. Russ Hunter, ‘Nightmare Cities: Italian zombie cinema and environmental discourses’ 8. Emma Dyson, ‘Diary of a Plague Year: Perspectives of Destruction in Contemporary Zombie Film’ 9. Darren Elliott-Smith, ‘”Death is the New Pornography!”: Gay Zombies, Homonormativity and Consuming Masculinity in Queer Horror’ Part Three: Hybrid Bloodlines 10. Costas Constandinides, ‘From Mexico to Hollywood: Guillermo Del Toro’s Treatment of the Undead and the Making of a New Cult Icon’ 11. Nicola Woodham, ‘“Nollywood, Our Nollywood”: Resisting the Vampires’ 12. Steve Rawle, ‘The Ultimate Super-Happy-Zombie-Murder-Mystery-Family-Comedy-Karaoke-Disaster-Movie-Part-Animated-Remake-All-Dancing-Musical-Spectacular-Extravaganza: Miike Takashi’s The Happiness of the Katakuris as ‘Cult’ Hybrid’ 13. Andy Willis, ‘Amando de Ossario’s ‘Blind Dead’ Quartet and the Cultural Politics of Spanish Horror’

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Book SynopsisThe films of Claire Denis probe the idea of global citizenship and trace the borderlines of family, desire, nationality and power. Her films, including Chocolat, Beau travail and White Material explore connections between national experience and individual circumstance, visualizing the complications of such dualities. Following a foreword by Wim Wenders, international contributors explore the themes she addresses in her films, such as kinship and landscape, neo-colonialism and New French Extremity. Original interviews with an editor, actor and two composers familiar with Denis's working style and with Denis herself, also reveal fresh facets of this intrepid filmmaker.Trade ReviewThis book compiles insightful essays and interviews concerning the work of one of the most innovative and particular narrative filmmakers of our time -- Claire Denis. I feel so lucky to have this remarkable body of films accessible to my consciousness! Thank you, Claire Denis. Jim Jarmusch Claire Denis's films are unequalled in contemporary cinema in their political rigour, sensitivity, artistic verve, and sheer sensuality. This beautiful, exploratory book responds to these films through interviews with the director and her collaborators, photographs and tributes, and through a series of coruscating critical essays from the finest writers in the field. Emma Wilson, Professor of French Literature and the Visual Arts, Cambridge University. Marjorie Vecchio has put together a stunning volume, full of intellectual verve and breathtaking insight that throws light on the work and critical impact of Claire Denis. Unpretentious yet spot on in terms of philosophical framing, the contributions will occupy a central place in the ever-growing archives of film criticism and the theoretical soundtrack that accompany every screening of our ability to think. Avital Ronell, Philosopher, New York University.Table of ContentsMarjorie Vecchio - Introduction Wim Wenders - Forward: “Klärchen“ 1. Interviews Martine Beugnet -‘To Let The Image Sing’: Conversations with Dickon Hinchliffe and Stuart Staples Kirsten Johnson - Interview with Nelly Quettier, Paris July 2011 - Interview with Alex Descas, Paris July 2011 Jean-Luc Nancy - Interview with Claire Denis, European Graduate School, Saas-Fee, Switzerland Summer 2011 (Trans. Nathalie Le Galloudec) 2. Relations Catherine Wheatley - La Famille Denis Sam Ishii-Gonzales - Reinventing Community, or Non-Relational Relations in Claire Denis’s I Can’t Sleep James S. Williams - Beyond the Other: Grafting Relations in the films of Claire Denis 3. Global Citizenship Cornelia Ruhe - Beyond Post-colonialism? From Chocolat to White Material Florence Martin - Trouble Every Day: The Neo-Colonialists bite back. Rafael Ruiz Pleguezuelos - Foreignness and Employment: A Study of the Role of Work in the Films of Claire Denis Jean-Luc Nancy - The Intruder According to Claire Denis (Trans. Anna Moschovakis) 4. Within film Noëlle Rouxel-Cubberly - Delivering: Claire Denis’s opening sequences Laura McMahon - Rhythms of Relationality: Denis and Dance Firoza Elavia - That Interrupting Feeling: Interstitial Disjunctions in Claire Denis’s L'Intrus Henrik Gustafsson - Points of Flight, Lines of Fracture: Claire Denis’s Uncanny Landscape Adam Nayman and Andrew Tracy - Arthouse/Grindhouse: Claire Denis and the “New French Extremity” Filmography Index

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