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Book SynopsisIn 1914, a young midwesterner quit his railroad job to crack the Hollywood motion picture boom. Impressed by his energy and honesty in his role as Lincoln, D.W. Griffith made him his assistant for Intolerance. Griffith then made Joe a director. He swiftly progressed to a preeminent position in the industry, directing some of the biggest Hollywood stars of the 1920''s including Douglas Fairbanks, Fatty Arbuckle, and Rudolph Valentino. Versatility played an important role in Joe''s rich creative life inside the studios. His understanding of the mechanics of motion-picture film led him to develop and be granted a patent for teaching speech to the deaf by visualizing sound. He pioneered sound short-subjects for the Vitaphone Studios in Brooklyn and later directed WWII training films for the Army Signal Corps in Astoria. Henabery contributed, not only as a director, but also as a researcher, writer, make-up artist/actor, architect, scenic designer, and special-effects innovator. His autobTrade ReviewIt's an extraordinary feat, one that should be appreciated by students of the movies. Henabery's unpretentious manner is ingratiating and the history he imparts is unequaled. * Rapport *Too few first-hand accounts of the silent era exist, making this book valuable for insight into early filmmaking. * The Silent Film Monthly *...captivating...illustrates a cutthroat motion picture industry...one of many excellent Hollywood memoirs. * The Silents Majority *...offers important insights on Griffith, as well as stories about Fairbanks, Valentino, and Fatty Arbuckle. * Curio *For a book as important as this to surface so many years after its author's death is nothing short of a miracle. Joseph Henabery is a fascinating chronicler of a colourful era—and his analysis of the other books on the subject is worth the cost of this one. -- Kevin Brownlow

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Book SynopsisThe first full-length account of the life and work of Joseph H. Lewis, the noted director of films such as My Name is Julia Ross (1945) and The Halliday Brand (1957).Trade Review...an affectionate, informative tribute to this undersung auteur...a brief but enjoyable read with solid research value for fans of some of the best of classic television and, of course, Lewis aficionados. * Bright Lights Film Journal *Interesting reading about a man who always put extra effort into his work and left a legacy of some of the most visual B-westerns and TV shows ever made. * Western Clippings *

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Book SynopsisThe first full-length English language biography of Carl Th. Dreyer, the Danish film director best known for his 1928 film The Passion of Joan of Arc.Trade ReviewThe book is very thoroughly researched...straight-forward, pleasant-to-read prose...should be regarded as a model for future career studies. Very highly recommended. * Classic Images *

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Book SynopsisAn obscure independent filmmaker until Halloween (1978), John Carpenter has been applauded for his classic sense of compositions, yet reviled for his B-film sensibility. This second edition of the first book-length analysis finds in Carpenter''s films a vision of a profound but unexpected order in the universe. The author analyzes Carpenter''s early independent work, his made-for-television movies, his big Hollywood films (The Fog, Escape from New York, The Thing, Stephen King''s Christine, Starman), his more recent independent work (Big Trouble in Little China, Prince of Darkness, They Live), and his contributions to films he did not direct. This edition fully updates the 1990 edition with attention to the films made since that date. With a chronology of Carpenter''s career, a detailed filmography, photos, brief plot synopses, and a thorough index, this volume will be treasured by film scholars and fans alike.Trade ReviewPraise for the previous edition: ...intelligent...perceptive about making comparisons between Carpenter's films and the works upon which he drew to make them. The Hawks connection is particularly well handled....... * Film Quarterly *Praise for the previous edition: ...one of the most cogent, best-argued books I've read about a fantasy specialist...particularly well-timed...a commendably sharp eye for detail...always dead on the money..... * Video Watchdog *...this volume will be treasured by film scholars and fans alike. * Rapport Magazine *...this is the long overdue second edition of Scarecrow Press' generally informative and robust series. * The Pocket Essential John Carpenter *...this update comes into its own when discussing Carpenter's more deserving films (Dark Star, Halloween, The Fog, The Thing), which are examined in critical and interpretive detail. The book does make the reader want to dig out his films, which is no mean achievement. * Film Review *The Second Edition of Robert C. Cumbow's Order in the Universe: The Films of John Carpenter provides a valuable service not only to Carpenter admirers as well as horror and science-fiction aficionados, but also to readers in search of thoughtful, accessible film criticism...not only sufficiently scholarly for academic readers, but also intellectually provocative and accessibly written...By examining the entire Carpenter oeuvre with intelligence, wit, and enthusiasm, he adds a distinctive contribution to contemporary film criticism. * Film History *Praise for the previous edition: ...intelligent...perceptive about making comparisons between Carpenter's films and the works upon which he drew to make them. The Hawks connection is particularly well handled... * Film Quarterly *Praise for the previous edition: ...one of the most cogent, best-argued books I've read about a fantasy specialist...particularly well-timed...a commendably sharp eye for detail...always dead on the money. * Video Watchdog *

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Book SynopsisAcclaimed in an international critics poll as one of the ten best films ever made, Stanley Kubrick''s 2001: A Space Odyssey has nonetheless baffled critics and filmgoers alike. Its reputation rests largely on its awesome special effects, yet the plot has been considered unfathomable. Critical consensus has been that Kubrick himself probably didn''t know the answers. Leonard Wheat''s Kubrick''s 2001: A Triple Allegory reveals that Kubrick did know the answers. Far from being what it seems to bea chilling story about space travel2001 is actually an allegory, hidden by symbols. It is, in fact, a triple allegory, something unprecedented in film or literature. Three allegoriesan Odysseus (Homer) allegory, a man-machine symbiosis (Arthur Clarke) allegory, and a Zarathustra (Nietzsche) allegoryare simultaneously concealed and revealed by well over 200 highly imaginative and sometimes devilishly clever symbols. Wheat decodes each allegory in rich detail, revealing the symbolism in numerous characters, sequences, and scenes. In bringing Kubrick''s secrets to light, Wheat builds a powerful case for his assertion that 2001 is the grandest motion picture ever filmed.Trade Review...his conclusions...ought to be pondered by everyone with a serious interest in the film...Indeed, part of the fun of reading his book is deciding whether, detail by detail, one agrees or disagrees with Wheat's specific reading...Wheat's readings of the Nietzschean allegory are perhaps even more compelling...a valuable contribution to our understanding of the best science fiction film ever. * Science Fiction Studies *All of Wheat's correlations are well worth pondering. His writing is immediately accessible; he even directly addresses the reader, inviting forethought and additional speculation. * Extrapolation *Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Where the Answers Lie Chapter 3 Allegory and Kubrick's Allegorical Symbols Chapter 4 A Preview of Coming Attractions Part 5 The Surface Story Chapter 6 The Basic Narrative Chapter 7 Fuzzy Areas of the Narrative Part 8 The Odysseus Allegory Chapter 9 Dave Bowman's Name Chapter 10 The African Monolith Chapter 11 The Judgment of Paris Chapter 12 Heywood R. Floyd's Name Chapter 13 Heywood Floyd as Paris Chapter 14 Heywood Floyd as Menelaus Chapter 15 The Trojan Horse and the Fall of Troy Chapter 16 The City of Ismarus and Lotus Land Chapter 17 The Cyclops Monster Chapter 18 The Laestrygonian Rock Attack Chapter 19 The Sirens Chapter 20 The Surf, Charybdis, and Scylla Chapter 21 Hyperion and Zeus Chapter 22 Seven Years with Calypso Chapter 23 Phaeacian Hospitality Chapter 24 Pallas Athene Chapter 25 Penelope, Her Suitors, and the Great Bow Chapter 26 Slaying the Suitors Chapter 27 Reunion with Penelope Part 28 The Man-Machine Symbiosis Allegory Chapter 29 Overview of the Allegory Chapter 30 The Dawn of Man Chapter 31 The Evolution of Humanoid Machines Chapter 32 Hal-Discovery as a Genuine Humanoid Chapter 33 The Death of Homo Machinus Chapter 34 The Evolution of Homo Futurus Chapter 35 What About Freud and Jung? Part 36 The Zarathustra Allegory: Background and Cast Chapter 37 Nietzsche's Characters and Themes Chapter 38 Interpretive Progress Chapter 39 The Monolith's as Human Attributes Chapter 40 Frank Poole as the Rope Dancer Chapter 41 Heywood Floyd as the Young Zarathustra Chapter 42 Dave Bowman as the Older Zarathustra and Overman Chapter 43 Hal-Discovery as God Part 44 The Zarathustra Allegory: The Action Chapter 45 The Death of God Chapter 46 The Immediate Aftermath Chapter 47 Man into Overman Chapter 48 Eternal Recurrence Chapter 49 Appendix A: Fallacies in Zarathustra's Eternal Recurrence Argument Chapter 50 Appendix B: List of the Zarathustra's Allegory's 160 Symbols Part 51 Evaluation Chapter 52 2001's Critical Stature in the Absence of Allegory Chapter 53 The Quality of the Allegory and Symbolism Chapter 54 One Man's Opinion

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Book SynopsisThe author relates the film's subsequent history against the background of the worsening political situation in Europe. The events leading up to World War II were to have a profound effect on the future of the film. Aside from the political issues, the book describes the fascinating story of the making of an epic film.Trade Review…A fascinating account which can be read, studied, and enjoyed on several levels….The author brilliantly succeeds in keeping his story lucid and gripping, totally involving the reader throughout. * Film Review Annual *Copiously researched, especially in primary German-language sources and interviews, it is of most interest to historians for its positioning of the film squarely within the social, cultural, and political context of National Socialism. Olympic fans will be especially drawn to Chapter 3, on the filming of the Games, where Graham provides anecdotal information on the athletes and their achievements. And students of film will be fascinated by this richly-detailed history of the production Olympia: its conception, planning, filming, editing, distribution, and present classic status. * Aethlon: Journal of Sports Literature *

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Book SynopsisOriginally a Hong Kong-based director, John Woo is now considered one of the ten most successful directors working in American films, receiving world-wide attention for his highly stylized violence in films such as The Killer (1989), Hard-Boiled (1992), Face/Off (1997), and Mission Impossible 2 (2000). While Woo is widely regarded as a master action director, scant attention has been paid to the manner in which Woo''s films reflect the director''s religious and ethical concerns. Through an examination of representative films from the director''s Hong Kong and American periods, Michael Bliss demonstrates that Woo should be regarded as a predominantly religious director, in whose films action is the vehicle by virtue of which a concern with spirituality is dramatized. Contains a chapter on Chinese opera tradition as relates to Woo''s films, an exclusive interview with John Woo, and a complete filmography.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 1 The Grand Nature of Chinese Opera Chapter 4 2 Bearing with Violence Chapter 5 3 Kept Promises Chapter 6 4 A Study in Vision Chapter 7 5 Growing Up Criminal Chapter 8 6 Shaken and Stirred Chapter 9 7 An American Trio Chapter 10 8 Simply Impossible Chapter 11 Appendix Chapter 12 Filmography Chapter 13 Index Chapter 14 About the Author

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Book SynopsisSteven Spielberg has fashioned an enviable career as a writer, producer, and director of American motion pictures, winning Academy Awards for Best Direction (Saving Private Ryan, Schindler''s List), and for Best Film (Schindler''s List). With David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg he founded Dreamworks SKG, already one of the most productive and respected studios in Hollywood. Despite Spielberg''s notable successes, however, his films have not avoided controversy. The Films of Steven Spielberg provides for the first time a collection of critical writings by professional film critics about the director and his films, bringing together many articles and reviews scattered in often inaccessible specialist publications and professional journals. The opinions vary from complimentary to critical, but they definitely provide a well-rounded view of the films and the director. Twelve of Spielberg''s major box office hits, including Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial, The

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Book SynopsisSteven Spielberg has fashioned an enviable career as a writer, producer, and director of American motion pictures, winning Academy Awards for Best Direction (Saving Private Ryan, Schindler''s List), and for Best Film (Schindler''s List). With David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg he founded Dreamworks SKG, already one of the most productive and respected studios in Hollywood. Despite Spielberg''s notable successes, however, his films have not avoided controversy. The Films of Steven Spielberg provides for the first time a collection of critical writings by professional film critics about the director and his films, bringing together many articles and reviews scattered in often inaccessible specialist publications and professional journals. The opinions vary from complimentary to critical, but they definitely provide a well-rounded view of the films and the director. Twelve of Spielberg''s major box office hits, including Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial, The

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Book SynopsisUnlike other books on Martin Scorsese that favor the discussion of broad themes and plot summaries, Scorsese Up Close: A Study of the Films also looks at the cinematic text of the great director''s films. With a scrutiny comparable to the detail Scorsese brings to the shooting and editing process, author Ben Nyce examines particular shots or sequences of shots in many of the director''s works. By focusing on these key components, Nyce explains how the visual and aural elements of such scenes dramatize Scorsese''s singular vision. Nyce first discusses several of the early works that established Scorsese as a filmmaker, beginning with a short student film, What''s a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? Subsequent chapters focus on individual films in the Scorsese canon, including Mean Streets, The Last Temptation of Christ, The Age of Innocence, Bringing out the Dead, Taxi Driver, and Raging Bull. Nyce''s close attention to the details within each of these films will satisfy fans and students alike, especially those who share a passion for Scorsese''s artistry and an appreciation for the craft of his filmmaking. Illustrated with photos.Trade ReviewThere have been more than two dozen books already written about director Martin Scorsese, so do we really need another one? If it's Ben Nyce's Scorsese Up Close: A Study of the Films (Scarecrow Press), the answer is an unequivocal yes. In only 176 pages, the author gives us a concise study of the cinematic text of the Scorsese oeuvre, from his early student works through Bringing Up the Dead, with a brief postscript on Gangs of New York . This is a perfect introduction to films like Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Age of Innocence and all the maestro's other pictures. I really like Nyce's ability to study each picture through certain key sequences, giving us an overview of each project's roots and reception. I also like the fact that Nyce gives high ratings to two of my favorite (and underrated) Scorsese movies - New York, New York and New York Stories: Life Lessons. This book is also a nice supplement to the newly released five-disc Scorsese Collection on DVD. * The National Board Of Review *Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 To the Reader Part 3 Chapter 1: Beginnings Chapter 4 WHAT'S A NICE GIRL LIKE YOU DOING IN A PLACE LIKE THIS?; IT'S NOT JUST YOU MURRAY!; THE BIG SHAVE; WHO'S THAT KNOCKING AT MY DOOR?; BOX CAR BERTHA Part 5 Chapter 2: A New Voice Chapter 6 MEAN STREETS; ITALIANAMERICAN Part 7 Chapter 3: A Career Choice Chapter 8 ALICE DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE Part 9 Chapter 4: The Strange and Familiar Chapter 10 TAXI DRIVER Part 11 Chapter 5: A New, New Musical Chapter 12 NEW YORK, NEW YORK; THE LAST WALTZ; AMERICAN BOY Part 13 Chapter 6: Bloodrope Chapter 14 RAGING BULL Part 15 Chapter 7: Empty Spaces Chapter 16 THE KING OF COMEDY Part 17 Chapter 8: The Bad Ladies Chapter 18 AFTER HOURS Part 19 Chapter 9: An Homage and a Career Choice Chapter 20 THE COLOR OF MONEY Part 21 Chapter 10: The Agony on the Hill Chapter 22 THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST Part 23 Chapter 11: The Artist as Agonist Chapter 24 LIFE LESSONS Part 25 Chapter 12: The Real Crew Chapter 26 GOODFELLAS Part 27 Chapter 13: Prelude to Rape Chapter 28 CAPE FEAR Part 29 Chapter 14: A Life Unlived Chapter 30 THE AGE OF INNOCENCE Part 31 Chapter 15: The Mob Again Chapter 32 CASINO Part 33 Chapter 16: The Buddhist Soul Chapter 34 KUNDUN Part 35 Chapter 17: The Urban Saint Chapter 36 BRINGING OUT THE DEAD Part 37 Conclusion Part 38 Postscript:GANGS OF NEW YORK Part 39 Bibliography Part 40 Index

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Book SynopsisBody and Soul explores the work of Robert Aldrich, a producer and director responsible for several notable films, including The Flight of the Phoenix, The Dirty Dozen, Too Late the Hero, The Longest Yard and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? Author Tony Williams examines the relationship of Aldrich''s films to the Cultural Front movement of the 1930s as well as to the blacklist of the 1950s. He also delineates Aldrich''s attempts to follow the progressive ideals of such mentors as Jean Renoir, Lewis Milestone, and Charlie Chaplin. From the noir classic Kiss Me Deadly to the controversial thriller Twilight''s Last Gleaming, Body and Soul focuses on the dilemmasboth personal and politicalthat affect individuals in all of Aldrich''s films.Trade ReviewRecommended. All collections; all levels. * CHOICE *In this critical study of the director and producer of such films as The Dirty Dozen, Kiss Me Deadly, and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, Williams...places Aldrich in his cultural and social context. Williams explores Aldrich's relationship to the cultural front of the 1930s, the blacklist of the 1950s and to his mentors and contemporaries. In addition to his study of Aldrich's personal and political dilemmas, Williams provides careful and insightful readings of his films. * Reference and Research Book News *...an admirable and rigorous addition to film studies in general and to an understanding of the films of Aldrich in particular. In the space of 350 densely argued and superbly documented pages the author makes out a persuasive case for seeing the director as an auteur... -- Reynold Humphries, Professor of Film Studies, University of Lille IIITable of ContentsChapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Chapter One: Odets and Aldrich Chapter 4 Chapter Two: Enterprise and After Chapter 5 Chapter Three: Television Work Chapter 6 Chapter Four: Apocalyptic Noir Chapter 7 Chapter Five: The Western Odyssey Chapter 8 Chapter Six: Melodrama, Authoritarianism, and Hysteria Chapter 9 Chapter Seven: The Private War of Robert Aldrich Chapter 10 Chapter Eight: The Game of Self-Respect Chapter 11 Chapter Nine: Twilight's Last Gleaming Chapter 12 Chapter Ten: Conclusion Chapter 13 Appendix: The Last Days of Sodom and Gomorrah Chapter 14 Filmography Chapter 15 Bibliography Chapter 16 Index Chapter 17 About the Author

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Book SynopsisWilliam Beaudine began his tenure in film as an assistant to the legendary D. W. Griffith. At the height of his career, Beaudine worked for every major studio and directed many greats of the silent era including Mabel Normand, George Sidney, Laura LaPlante, and Tom Mix. When Mary Pickford returned to the screen after a year-long hiatus, she chose Beaudine to direct her comeback film, Little Annie Rooney. Beaudine''s career continued through the sound era and well into golden age of television and beyond, where he worked on such programs as The Green Hornet and Lassie. In his unsurpassed employment of 60 years in the business, Beaudine racked up more than 500 films and in excess of 350 television programs. Until his death at age 78, he was the oldest active director in the business. Just before he died, The Canadian, his 1926 film starring Thomas Meighan, was acknowledged as one of the best films of the pre-sound era and received the Film Critics Award of the New York Arts Institute. In this detailed biography, author Wendy Marshall chronicles Beaudine''s swift rise through the ranks, his triumph as one of the most successful directors of British comedies, his accumulation and loss of personal fortunes, his fall from fame, and his prolific work in television. Marshall corrects much misinformation that has been written about the director and has compiled the most complete list of his directorial credits to date. This volume will serve as the ultimate authority on William Beaudine''s life and career.Trade ReviewWilliam Beaudine: From Silents to Television by Wendy L. Marshall is a real eye opener. I have newborn respect for the artistry and professionalism that Beaudine brought to film because of this book....Wendy L. Marshall is William Beaudine's granddaughter and, while she's objective—a rare feat for a granddaughter—she gives us a personal portrait that none of the other books on directors can boast. She is committed to getting his story down and she does so in an appealingly professional manner. At times she does tell us her relationship with her grandfather, and these warm moments add much to the text. She does not, however, go overboard. She's a film historian, foremost....I reveled in learning about Beaudine, and the author does not disappoint on this front....this unique study will open up a whole new side of Hollywood. And it finally gives the director the respect he deserves, for his amazing outpouring of films that on the whole were quite good in spite of the budgets. * Classic Images *...Beaudine was a true professional, yet over the years much misinformation has been spread about his prolific career, which this massive, all-encompassing biography at last re-dresses....a definitive study that not only chronicles the making of Beaudine's many films, but also captures the essence of the man. Superb! FIVE STARS> * Film Review *Serious film studies tend to be either theory-centered works or histories of the evolution of filmmaking based on an artist's life. Wendy L. Marshall's fine book William Beaudine: From Silents to Television is an entertaining, informative example of the latter....This biography offers a useful look at the hard work, care, and joy that could go into directing...The author offers a fascinating study...I recommend it for a personal or university library and for any readers interested in the vital, but unsung, contributions of the bread-and-butter film makers. * The Journal of Popular Culture *...both fascinating and informative, a book that can be read by anyone remotely interested in film to those constantly working in the industry itself....a refreshingly good humoured biography...an extremely well-researched book, certain to be the 'Bible' on Beaudine. * Scope: An Online Journal of Film and Television Studies *...Beaudine was a worthy film pioneer and merits this quiet, inspiring, and deeply affectionate tribute. Recommended. * CHOICE *...Beaudine was a true professional, yet over the years much misinformation has been spread about his prolific career, which this massive, all-encompassing biography at last re-dresses....a definitive study that not only chronicles the making of Beaudine's many films, but also captures the essence of the man. Superb! FIVE STARS * Film Review *Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Introduction Chapter 3 1 The Beginning Chapter 4 2 Off to Hollywood Chapter 5 3 Triangle Films and Christie Comedies Chapter 6 4 oldwyn and Warner Bros. Chapter 7 5 Penrod and Sam, Take One Chapter 8 6 The Queen Takes a Knight Chapter 9 7 Sparrows Chapter 10 8 Back to Warner Bros. Chapter 11 9 The Canadian Chapter 12 10 Frisco Sally Levy Chapter 13 11 Freelancing Chapter 14 12 Gathering Wealth Chapter 15 13 They Talk Chapter 16 14 Back to Work Chapter 17 15 From "Summer Camp" to the Trenches Chapter 18 16 Penrod and Sam, Take Two Chapter 19 17 Columbia Pictures Chapter 20 18 Paramount Chapter 21 19 W.C. Fields and The Old-Fashioned Way Chapter 22 20 England and Making a Name for Himself Chapter 23 21 Forced to Leave Chapter 24 22 Losing It All Chapter 25 23 Dixie National Chapter 26 24 The B's Chapter 27 25 Religion, Sex, and Kroger Bear Chapter 28 26 Early Television Chapter 29 27 Disney Chapter 30 28 Lassie Chapter 31 29 Winding Down Part 32 Filmography Part 33 Bibliography Part 34 Index Part 35 About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis first full-length biography of a legendary and award-winning Hollywood writer, producer, and director (Duck Soup, My Favorite Wife, An Affair to Remember, Going My Way, andThe Bells of St. Marys) explores the directors life as filtered through his art.Trade ReviewLeo McCarey directed Laurel and Hardy in their first team efforts, Carey Grant and Irene Dunne in the Awful Truth, and Bing Crosby in Bells of St. Mary's, to cite just a few examples from a film career spanning 1920 to 1963. Gehring (film, Ball State U.) profiles his life and career, often offering critical reaction to McCarey's oeuvre, which spanned the gamut from the subversively screwball Marx Brothers' film Duck Soup to the anti-communist My Son John. * Reference and Research Book News *...[Gehring] opens up the cultural landscape with fascinating links to Thurber, Benchley, Hemingway, and the McCarthy era in this wonderfully readable story. Recommended. All collections; all levels. * CHOICE *A fascinating career clearly, and long overdue for the detailed treatment offered by author Wes D. Gehring in Leo McCarey: From Marx to McCarthy...McCarey is unquestionably a pantheon director, and his contributons to cinema and popular culture are vast; Gehring's book is highly recommended, and is especially enlightening regarding the director's early work at Roach with Charley Chase. * The National Board Of Review *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Prologue Chapter 4 1. The Early Years Chapter 5 2. Silent Film Beginnings and Charley Chase Chapter 6 3. McCarey Teams and Molds Laurel & Hardy Chapter 7 4. The Early Features Chapter 8 5. Eddie Cantor, Ernest Hemingway, and the Marx Brothers Chapter 9 6. From Personality Comedians to an Attempted Kidnapping Chapter 10 7. Laughton, Lincoln, and Lloyd Chapter 11 8. Rethinking a Career and a Memorable 1937 Chapter 12 9. A Cowboy, A Cruise, A Crash, and Cary Chapter 13 10. From Dark Comedy to Father O'Malley Chapter 14 11. From O'Malley to McCarthy Chapter 15 12. Old Projects and Final Films Chapter 16 Epilogue Chapter 17 Filmography Chapter 18 Selected Bibliography Chapter 19 Index Chapter 20 About the Author

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis book is pure gold from beginning to end. It's an absolute must for any serious filmmaker. -- Steven Soderbergh, director of Erin Brockovich and TrafficThese superbly edited interviews put you in intimate touch with some of the film world's most gifted spirits as they tell, in richly anecdotal and often humorous fashion, how they created their most memorable works. -- Richard Schickel, filmmaker, author, and Time Magazine criticFilms are national treasures. Getting a glimpse of how they are made is a treat for the film lover. Hopefully, these nominations will continue to provide that. * American Reference Books Annual, Vol. 37 (2006) *Of all the directors here, it is Spielberg who speaks at greatest length and in most detail, and his remarks alone are worth the price of admission....budding auteurs...stand to learn a great deal from the accumulated wisdom in these pages. * The Hollywood Reporter *...this is the kind of stuff that movie addicts will devour...Crisply edited, this truly has something to fascinate on every page. FOUR STARS * Film Review *...highly entertaining. Whether it's Peter Jackson discussing how to coax actors into wearing the prosthetic devices they agreed to or Sam Mendes's comments on incorporating wildly different acting techniques, it all makes for rewarding reading. * Publishers Weekly *...fascinating and insightful...a highly informative and wildly entertaining read. * Dga Quarterly, Spring 2006 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction Part 2 Nominees in Attendance, 1992-2005 Chapter 3 1. "How I Got Here" Chapter 4 2. The Script Chapter 5 3. Preproduction Chapter 6 4. The Cast Chapter 7 5. The Crew Chapter 8 6. Design Chapter 9 7. Rehearsal Chapter 10 8. Production: The Shoot Chapter 11 9. Postproduction: Editing Chapter 12 10. Postproduction: Music and Sound Chapter 13 11. The Best and the Worst Part 14 Appendix A: Biographies Part 15 Appendix B: The Directors Guild of America Nominees and Winners Part 16 Appendix C: Elia Kazan: On What Makes a Director Part 17 Index Part 18 About the Moderator and Editor

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Book SynopsisFrom What''s Up, Tiger Lily? to Match Point, Woody Allen''s work has generated substantial interest among scholars and professionals who have written extensively about the director. In The Films of Woody Allen: Critical Essays, Charles L.P. Silet brings together two-dozen scholarly articles that address the core of Allen''s work from a variety of cultural and theoretical perspectives. With a special emphasis on his films of the 1980s, this collection includes both general essays that examine various themes and issues encompassed in Allen''s repertoire, as well as discussions that focus on one or two specific films. General essays explore Allen''s Jewish background as a religious and cultural facet, his apparent love affair with New York City, and his relation to various strains of humorparticularly American film humor, but also Allen''s broad use of such traditional comic tropes as irony and parody. The essays on individual films include examinations of some of Allen''s most significTrade Review...these essays are exhilarating because of sharp and loving insights...laugh-out-loud cheerful...The book simply cannot lose....Highly recommended. * CHOICE, Vol. 44, No. 6 (February 2007) *Twenty-four contributions from film scholars critically examine the cinema of Woody Allen. Some essays are general in scope, examining larger themes and issues in Allen's films, while others focus on one or two of his more significant works. The emphasis is on films of the 1980s. The essays were previously published in various journals. Editor Silet is emeritus professor of English at Iowa State University. * Reference and Research Book News, November 2006 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Introduction Part 3 Chronology Part 4 Part 1: General Essays Chapter 5 1. Woody Allen's Lovable Anxious Schlemiels Chapter 6 2. Woody Allen's New York Chapter 7 3. The Narrator and the Narrative: The Evolution of Woody Allen's Film Comedies Chapter 8 4. Woody Allen's Theological Imagination Chapter 9 5. Woody Allen's Comic Irony Chapter 10 6. Self-Deprecation and the Jewish Humor of Woody Allen Chapter 11 7. Beyond Parody: Woody Allen in the 1980s Part 12 Part 2: Individual Films Chapter 13 8. Woody Allen and Fantasy: Play It Again, Sam Chapter 14 9. Love and Death and Food: Woody Allen's Comic Use of Gastronomy Chapter 15 10. Powerful Man Gets Pretty Woman: Style Switching in Annie Hall Chapter 16 11. Annie Hall and the Issue of Modernism Chapter 17 12. Autumn Interiors, or the Ladies Eve: Woody Allen's Bergman Complex Chapter 18 13. Woody Allen's Manhattan and the Ethicity of Narrative Chapter 19 14. Ciao, Woody: Stardust Memories Chapter 20 15. Painful Laughter: The Collapse of Humor in Woody Allen's Stardust Memories Chapter 21 16. Mysterious Illnesses of Human Commodities in Woody Allen and Franz Kafka: Zelig Chapter 22 17. Zelig and Contemporary Theory: Meditation on the Chameleon Text Chapter 23 18. Woody's Mild Irish Rose: Broadway Danny Rose Chapter 24 19. Stardust Memories, The Purple Rose of Cairo, and the Tradition of Metafiction Chapter 25 20. Woody Allen's Interiors: The Dark Side of Hannah and Her Sisters Chapter 26 21. The Religion of Radio Days Chapter 27 22. Hlenka Regained: Irony and Ambiguity in the Narrator of Woody Allen's Another Woman Chapter 28 23. Justice and the Withdrawal of God in Woody Allen's Crimes and Misdemeanors Chapter 29 24. Between Time and Eternity: Theological Notes on Shadows and Fog Part 30 Filmography Part 31 Index Part 32 About the Contributors Part 33 About the Editor

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Book SynopsisFrom What''s Up, Tiger Lily? to Match Point, Woody Allen''s work has generated substantial interest among scholars and professionals who have written extensively about the director. In The Films of Woody Allen: Critical Essays, Charles L.P. Silet brings together two-dozen scholarly articles that address the core of Allen''s work from a variety of cultural and theoretical perspectives. With a special emphasis on his films of the 1980s, this collection includes both general essays that examine various themes and issues encompassed in Allen''s repertoire, as well as discussions that focus on one or two specific films. General essays explore Allen''s Jewish background as a religious and cultural facet, his apparent love affair with New York City, and his relation to various strains of humor_particularly American film humor, but also Allen''s broad use of such traditional comic tropes as irony and parody. The essays on individual films include examinations of some of Allen''s most signifiTrade Review...these essays are exhilarating because of sharp and loving insights...laugh-out-loud cheerful...The book simply cannot lose....Highly recommended. * CHOICE, Vol. 44, No. 6 (February 2007) *Twenty-four contributions from film scholars critically examine the cinema of Woody Allen. Some essays are general in scope, examining larger themes and issues in Allen's films, while others focus on one or two of his more significant works. The emphasis is on films of the 1980s. The essays were previously published in various journals. Editor Silet is emeritus professor of English at Iowa State University. * Reference and Research Book News, November 2006 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 Introduction Part 3 Chronology Part 4 Part 1: General Essays Chapter 5 1. Woody Allen's Lovable Anxious Schlemiels Chapter 6 2. Woody Allen's New York Chapter 7 3. The Narrator and the Narrative: The Evolution of Woody Allen's Film Comedies Chapter 8 4. Woody Allen's Theological Imagination Chapter 9 5. Woody Allen's Comic Irony Chapter 10 6. Self-Deprecation and the Jewish Humor of Woody Allen Chapter 11 7. Beyond Parody: Woody Allen in the 1980s Part 12 Part 2: Individual Films Chapter 13 8. Woody Allen and Fantasy: Play It Again, Sam Chapter 14 9. Love and Death and Food: Woody Allen's Comic Use of Gastronomy Chapter 15 10. Powerful Man Gets Pretty Woman: Style Switching in Annie Hall Chapter 16 11. Annie Hall and the Issue of Modernism Chapter 17 12. Autumn Interiors, or the Ladies Eve: Woody Allen's Bergman Complex Chapter 18 13. Woody Allen's Manhattan and the Ethicity of Narrative Chapter 19 14. Ciao, Woody: Stardust Memories Chapter 20 15. Painful Laughter: The Collapse of Humor in Woody Allen's Stardust Memories Chapter 21 16. Mysterious Illnesses of Human Commodities in Woody Allen and Franz Kafka: Zelig Chapter 22 17. Zelig and Contemporary Theory: Meditation on the Chameleon Text Chapter 23 18. Woody's Mild Irish Rose: Broadway Danny Rose Chapter 24 19. Stardust Memories, The Purple Rose of Cairo, and the Tradition of Metafiction Chapter 25 20. Woody Allen's Interiors: The Dark Side of Hannah and Her Sisters Chapter 26 21. The Religion of Radio Days Chapter 27 22. Hlenka Regained: Irony and Ambiguity in the Narrator of Woody Allen's Another Woman Chapter 28 23. Justice and the Withdrawal of God in Woody Allen's Crimes and Misdemeanors Chapter 29 24. Between Time and Eternity: Theological Notes on Shadows and Fog Part 30 Filmography Part 31 Index Part 32 About the Contributors Part 33 About the Editor

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Book SynopsisMany of Stanley Kubrick''s films are often interpreted as cold and ambiguous. Whether viewing Barry Lyndon, 2001, The Shining, or Eyes Wide Shut, there is a sense in which these films resist their own audiences, creating a distance from them. Though many note the coldness of Kubrick''s films, a smaller number attempt to explore exactly how his body of work elicits this particular reaction. Fewer still attempt to articulate what it might mean to feel Stanley Kubrick''s films. In The Kubrick Facade, Jason Sperb examines the narrative ambiguity of the director''s filmsfrom the voice-over narration in early works, including the once forgotten Fear and Desireto the blank faces of characters in his later ones. In doing so, Sperb shows how both devices struggle in vain to make sense of the chaos and sterility of the cinematic surface. All thirteen of Stanley Kubrick''s feature-length films are discussed in chronological order, from the little-seen and long-neglected Fear and Desire to the posthumous release of Eyes Wide Shut. Sperb also discusses Kubrick''s importance to Steven Spielberg''s AI. While exploring all of Kubrick''s films, the author concentrates in particular on The Killing, Dr. Strangelove, 2001, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, and Eyes Wide Shut. This is also the first book-length study that focuses considerable attention on Fear and Desire and its relevance to Kubrick''s larger body of work. In this respect, The Kubrick Facade is one of the first truly comprehensive books on narrative in the maverick director''s films. It is also the first book to integrate a discussion of AI, and the first to fully explore the importance of the consistent visual emphasis on blank, silent faces in his post-Lolita films.Trade Review...examines the 'narrative ambiguity' of the director's films, 'from the voice-over narration in early works to the blank faces and characters in later ones.' * Film Review, August 2007 *...presents well-founded points...hardcore Kubrick fans and/or serious cinephiles will want to own [this book]... * Cinema Retro *Ambitious, concise, convincing, and tightly argued, this book suggests Sperb as a formidable scholar with an amazing career ahead of him. Essential. * CHOICE, Vol. 44, No. 09 (May 2007) *Sperb (communication and culture, Indiana U., Bloomington) analyzes the narrative ambiguity that is characteristic of films by Stanley Kubrick. He examines each of Kubrick's 13 feature-length films in chronological order, paying particular attention to the visual emphasis on blank, silent faces in his post-Lolita works. Kubrick's influence on Steven Spielberg's AI is also discussed. A complete filmography listing primary cast and crew is found at the back of the volume. * Reference and Research Book News, November 2006 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 1. Introduction: Experiencing Faces and Voices Chapter 4 2. We're All Islands: Seeing and Hearing the Country of the Mind in Fear and Desire Chapter 5 3. Taking Life Too Seriously: Imposing Narrative Authority from Killer's Kiss to Lolita Chapter 6 4. He'll See the Big Board: Narration and the Magic of Words in Dr. Strangelove Chapter 7 5. I Can Feel It: Sounds, Intensities, and Subjectivities in 2001 Chapter 8 6. A Kubrickian Look: Narrating in a Voiceless Voice-Over Chapter 9 7. Their Eyes Were Wide Shut: Bill Harford as Failed Narrator Chapter 10 8. Conclusion: Sensing Stanley Kubrick Part 11 Filmography Part 12 Selected Bibliography Part 13 Index Part 14 About the Author

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Book SynopsisFrom his early days as a film editor at RKO studios, where he helped Orson Welles shape Citizen Kane, to his success as a director and producer of musical blockbusters of the 1960s, Robert Wise had a long and illustrious film career. Unlike contemporaries such as Alfred Hitchcock, John Ford or Howard Hawks, however, Wise''s films lack any clearly discernible characteristics to signify his work. There are few striking camera angles or visual flourishes that might distract from the primary obligation to present the story. And like Hawks, Wise never specialized in one or two genres, but brought his directing skills to all manner of films. His work as a director resists auteur categorization, and that is a chief reason why some critics have been unduly negative in their consideration of his work.In The Films of Robert Wise, Richard Keenan examines the nearly forty features that represent the director''s careerfrom Curse of the Cat People in 1944 to A Storm in Summer (2001), the only televiTrade ReviewThe author is generally evenhanded in granting measured attention to each of Wise's films. We are lucky to have now a critical study of the films of Robert Wise, but even lucker that The Films of Robert Wise is so persuasive and thoughtful. -- Peter Tonguette * Film International *Robert Wise (1914-2005) was an American film director and producer best known for such works as The Day the Earth Stood Still, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, and The Sand Pebbles. This book by Keenan (English and modern languages, U. of Maryland) is an appreciative discussion of the value and merit of Wise's filmic craftsmanship that discusses the 40 movies Wise produced or directed. It draws on many interviews with Wise, as well as first-hand observation of Wise's working methods on the set of Star Trek: the Movie. One of those interviews is include in an appendix, together with a bibliography and a filmography. * Reference and Research Book News, November 2007 *This book was many years in the making, and involves over thirty hours of interviews and countless correspondence with Wise and others associated with these productions. * Film Quarterly *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1 The Early Years at RKO 2 The Years with Val Lewton 3 More B Movies 4 Moving Up: From B to A 5 Wise at His Best: The Set-Up 6 The Years at Warner Bros. and Fox 7 Science Fiction and the Cold War:The Day the Earth Stood Still 8 1952-1958: Documentary Style—And Everything Else... 9 "Produced" by Robert Wise 10 From Stage to Film: Preeminent Translator of Musicals 11 The 1970s 12 Searching for New Beginnings Appendix: An Interview with Robert Wise Bibliography Filmography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisSuranjan Ganguly's book examines in depth six of Ray's major films focusing on issues such as human subjectivity, the importance of education, the emancipation of women, the rise of the new middle class, and the crisis of identity in post-Independence India.Trade ReviewGanguly's meticulously researched study of the master, beautifully illustrated with examples of the brilliant camerawork of Ray's films, will be of immense help to the reader in situating his complex cinematic characters in the cultural context to which they belong. * Scope: An Online Journal of Film and Television Studies *Recommended. * CHOICE, November 2007, Vol. 45, No. 3 *...provides a solid introduction to the themes and stylistics of the great Bengali director...Ganguly's useful bibliography makes this an excellent place for undergraduates to start. * CHOICE *Satyajit Ray (1921-1992) revolutionized Indian film and is widely considered to be one of the great filmmakers of all time. In this work, Ganguly (U. of Colorado) examines Ray's negotiations with history and modernity in the six major films he made between 1955 and 1970: Pather Panchali, Aparajito, Apur Sansar, Charulata, Aranyer Din Ratri, and Pratidwandi. Overall, Ganguly sets himself the task of examining how Ray's films convey the filmmaker's belief that the modern is best understood as a total experience in relation to how people express themselves in a changing society, although more specific concerns such as Ray's preoccupation with subjectivity in contexts such as education, urban culture, and the management of grief; the nature of action in a society suspended between apathy and revolution; and writing as a form of female discourse frequently intrude. This is a paperbound edition of a work first published in 2000. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2007 *

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Book SynopsisFor nearly 40 years, David Lynch''s works have enthralled, mystified, and provoked viewers. Lynch''s films delve into the subjective consciousness of his characters to reveal both the depraved darkness and luminous spirituality of human nature. From his experimental shorts of the 1960s to feature films like Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, and INLAND EMPIRE, Lynch has pushed the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. In David Lynch: Beautiful Dark, author Greg Olson explores the surreal intricacies of the director''s unique visual and visceral style not only in his full-length films but also his early forays into painting and short films, as well as his television landmark, Twin Peaks. This in-depth exploration is the first full-length work to analyze the intimate symbiosis between Lynch''s life experience and artistic expressions: from the small-town child to the teenage painter to the 60-year-old Internet and digital media experimenter. To fully delineatTrade ReviewAn essential resource in understanding Lynch’s work. -- David Bushman, Curator, Television, The Paley Center for MediaWith unprecedented access to Lynch, his parents, family, and colleagues, Olson has captured and defined the raw, mysterious energy that flows through the works of this iconoclastic auteur. * Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie, February 2009 *Olson's comprehensive biography of this highly original filmmaker contains a wealth of information, much of it previously unpublished. * CHOICE, June 2009 *Simply put, the book, "Beautiful Dark" by Greg Olsen is a work of art...The one thing that hits you about this book is the amount of passion that Olsen has put into his work....Olsen covers nearly every imaginable work that Lynch has ever done to date and does so with great enthusiasm and passion. He insightfully moves between Lynch's works with a precision that is both refreshing and exhaustive at the same time. The result is a chance between two worlds...into a place where no one has gone before....So if you were hesitating picking this one up, as Coop would say, "Every day, once a day, give yourself a present..." And grab this book today! -- Brian Kursar * Dugpa.Com, 10/4/08 *A thorough-going critical study of Lynch's works in all media that is firmly embedded in a clear biographical narrative and backed by lengthy interviews with almost everyone in his life....The result is exactly the kind of complex, keen-eyed but sympathetic critical biography one wishes every great filmmaker could receive. * Dga Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisIn this volume, David Lean's now undervalued epicsâThe Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, Ryan's Daughter, and A Passage to Indiaâare restored to the elevated esteem they once held.Trade ReviewThis is a fascinating, accurate, and highly readable account that will be valuable in both circulating and reference collections in large libraries with strengths in film history and criticism. * American Reference Books Annual *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One: The Bridge on the River Kwai Chapter Two: Lawrence of Arabia Chapter Three: Doctor Zhivago Chapter Four: Ryan’s Daughter Chapter Five: A Passage to India Epilogue: Nostromo: The Epic Continues Appendix A: The Early Films of David Lean Appendix B: DVD and Blu-Ray Editions Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisOliver Stone has written and directed many memorable films while also developing a reputation for tackling controversial subjects, such as the Turkish prison system (Midnight Express), the Vietnam war (Platoon and Born on the Fourth of July), insider trading (Wall Street), presidential assassination (JFK), and a voyeuristic media (Natural Born Killers). Along the way, Stone has been nominated for more than 10 Academy Awards and three times received Oscars for his work. In The Oliver Stone Encyclopedia, James M. Welsh and Donald M. Whaley provide an overarching evaluation of Stone's work as screenwriter, producer, and director. While the entries in this volume address all of the usual aspects of Stone's career, they also explore new avenues of critical evaluation, especially influences such as Friedrich Nietzsche and Buddhism, which Stone converted to in the 1990s. In addition, this volume traces Stone's obsession with Latin American politics, evident in his film Salvador (1986), his screenplay for Alan Parker's Evita (1996), and the documentaries Commandante (2003), Looking for Fidel (2004), and South of the Border (2010). Each entry is followed by a bibliography of published sources, both in print and online. A comprehensive and engaging examination of the director, The Oliver Stone Encyclopedia will appeal to scholars and fans alike as the most comprehensive reference on this director's body of work.Trade ReviewThe entries are well written and thoughtful. ... This work is recommended for comprehensive public and academic library film collections. * American Reference Books Annual *This detailed, well-cited work presents the minutiae of Stone’s philosophies and career, particularly in relation to five themes: corporate greed, Vietnam, U.S. foreign policy and Latin America, corruption in politics and government, and the media. While it’s not unbiased—Welsh and Whaley are confessed fans of Stone ... it is concise. Its goal is to be a resource of fans and scholars alike. ... Recommended for larger public libraries and academic libraries supporting a film studies program. * Booklist *Welsh (independent scholar) and Whaley (formerly, Salisbury Univ.), who wrote all the entries in this volume, pride themselves on having created a personalized encyclopedia rather than an objective, authoritative work. They aim "to re-create the intellectual world behind [Oliver] Stone's films" by researching the "literary, cinematic, philosophical" sources that have influenced the filmmaker. The authors offer their essay on Gabriel García Márquez as a model; other examples examine Viva Zapata, James Dean, The Red Badge of Courage, and Sam Peckinpah in the context of Stone's work, e.g., Dean and Peckinpah as inspirations for Natural Born Killers. The encyclopedia also contains many brief entries for actors, photographers, and others with whom Stone has worked. The longest entries, which run several pages, are devoted to Stone's films, including the background, plot synopsis, critique, and description of the critical reception of each title. A few entries seem tenuous, e.g., Camille Paglia is included, apparently on the basis of having referenced Stone's The Doors in a review of a book about the band. The focus on cultural texts and figures that have influenced the director, a cultural icon himself, make this encyclopedia a unique addition for film studies collections. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates; general readers. * CHOICE *The A-Z entries are enjoyable, not a word I usually use for an encyclopedia. Going back to the print versus online encyclopedia arguments, this encyclopedia has the true 'browsing' quality which the directness of the online encyclopedia lacks, and probably, will forever lack. Not only do the A-Z entries include all of the films, producers, actors, personalities, etc., but there are entries for notable films that Stone has influenced (doubtless there are many others). ... There are numerous black and white illustrations in this book which is laid out well with a good size and clear type font. . . . there are two enjoyable appendices. . . . The book ends with a selected bibliography, and an extremely thorough index. ... I found this book thoroughly enjoyable. I could talk forever about it – there are so many gems in the A-Z entries. There is a point in the introduction where the author-editors refer to themselves in writing the book as 'we have struggled through this book'. I can think of quite a number of works where it may well have been a struggle for the author, but where the reading is a struggle for the reader. This is, happily, not one of those works; it is thorough but perfectly readable and a work that strongly deserves a wide readership. I would have no hesitation in placing it among film books in a public library as well as recommending it for students of the cinema and film studies courses at university and college. It really is a great read. * s *Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Part I: Reading the Stone “Mosaic” (James M. Welsh and Donald M. Whaley) Introduction Part II: The Sixties Adventurer (Donald M. Whaley) ENTRIES A—Z Appendix A: “JFK and the Critics” (by Tom Prasch) Appendix B: Interviews Platoon and Salvador: Oliver Stone, Dale Dye, Charlie Sheen Heaven & Earth: Oliver Stone, Le Ly Hayslip, HiepThi Le, and Tommy Lee Jones Selected Bibliography About the Contributors About the Authors

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Book SynopsisSince 1992, the Directors Guild of America has hosted an annual symposium featuring its nominees for outstanding feature film directing. From the first, film and television director Jeremy Kagan has moderated these sessions in which the finest contemporary directors weigh in on every aspect of the filmmaking process. In Directors Close Up, Second Edition, Kagan culled the most insightful and entertaining responses from sessions conducted between 1992 and 2005. In Directors Close Up 2, an all-new sequel, Kagan shines his spotlight on nominees from the 20062012 seminars as they discuss their work on some of the most brilliant films of the last several years. From script development through pre-production to production and post-production, the directors offer personal insights into every step of the creative process. They also reveal their candid takes on the best and worst aspects of their profession. Featuring materials from their productionsincluding storyboards, script notes, sketchTable of ContentsTable of Contents Prologue Acknowledgments Nominees in Attendance, 2006-2012 List of Illustrations PART ONE: PRE-PRODUCTION Chapter One: Why Make This Film? Chapter Two: The Script Chapter Three: Casting Chapter Four: Rehearsal Chapter Five: Production Design Chapter Six: Costume Design PART TWO: PRODUCTION Chapter Seven: The Shoot Chapter Eight: Acting Chapter Nine: Camera PART THREE: POST PRODUCTION Chapter Ten: Editing Chapter Eleven: Music and Sound PART FOUR: THE WORST AND THE BEST Chapter Twelve: The Worst and the Best of Filmmaking Appendix A: Additional Materials Script Pages and Notes Costume Design Sketches Storyboards Appendix B: Biographies of Winning Directors’ Team Members and Key Creative Collaborators Appendix C: List of DGA Nominees and Winners (1948-2012) Director Index Subject Index About the Nominees About the Moderator and Editor

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Book SynopsisJohn Boorman has written and directed more than 25 television and feature films, including such classics as Deliverance, Point Blank, Hope and Glory, and Excalibur. He has been nominated for five Academy Awards, including twice for best Director (Deliverance and Hope and Glory). In the first full-length critical study of the director in more than two decades, author Brian Hoyle presents a comprehensive examination of Boorman's career to date. The Cinema of John Boorman offers a film-by-film appraisal of the director's career, including his feature films and little-known works for television. Drawing on unpublished archive material, Hoyle provides a close reading of each of Boorman's films. Organized chronologically, each chapter examines two or three films and links them thematically. This study also describes Boorman's interest in myths and quest narratives, as well as his relationship with writers and literature. Making the case that Boorman is both an auteur and a visionary, The CTrade ReviewThis work is the first comprehensive examination of John Boorman's film and television work in more than 20 years. Best known for his feature films, most notably Point Blank and Hope and Glory for which he received Academy Award nominations, Boorman has directed more than 25 television shows and films, some of which will be new to fans of his work. Arranged into eight chronological chapters, this volume offers a film-by-film appraisal of each work. The chapters examine several of his works and provide links between common themes, topics, and character types. They also explore his works' connections to mythology and classic literature. The author has made every attempt to cite undiscovered sources that bring to light Boorman's creativity and unique offering to the world of film and television. This work will be most useful in academic libraries holding comprehensive film studies collections. * American Reference Books Annual *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Chapter One: The Newcomer Chapter Two: Two Films about Lee Marvin Chapter Three: Man vs… Chapter Four: Hubris and Folly Chapter Five: The Burden of Dreams Chapter Six: Boorman on Boorman Chapter Seven: Back in the Game Chapter Eight: Tricksters, Shadows, and Doubles Filmography About the Author

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Book SynopsisSince the early 1980s, Jim Jarmusch has produced a handful of idiosyncratic films that have established him as one of the most imaginatively allusive directors in the history of American cinema. Three of his filmsDead Man (1995), Ghost Dog (1999), and The Limits of Control (2009)demonstrate the director's unique take on Eastern and Aboriginal spirituality. In particular, they reflect Jarmusch's rejection of Western monotheism's fear-driven separation of life and death. While these films address historical issues of imperialism, colonialism, and genocide, they also demonstrate a uniquely spiritual form of resistance to conditions that political solutions have not resolved. The impact of Dead Man, Ghost Dog, and The Limits of Control cannot be fully felt without considering the multicultural sources from which the writer/director drew. In The Jarmusch Way, Julian Rice looks closely at these three films and explores their relation to Eastern philosophy and particular works of Western liTable of ContentsChapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Dead Man Chapter Three: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai Chapter Four: The Limits of Control Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisJoel and Ethan Coen have written and directed some of the most celebrated American films of the last thirty years. The output of their work has embraced a wide range of genres, including the neo-noirs Blood Simple and The Man Who Wasn't There, the absurdist comedy Raising Arizona, and the violent gangster film Miller's Crossing. Whether producing original works like Fargo and Barton Fink or drawing on inspiration from literature, such as Charles Portis' True Grit or Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men, the brothers put their distinctive stamp on each film. In The Coen Brothers Encyclopedia, all aspects of these gifted siblings as writers, directors, producers, and even editorsin the guise of Roderick Jaynesare discussed. Entries in this volume focus on creative personnel behind the camera, including costume designers, art directors, and frequent contributors like cinematographer Roger Deakins and composer Carter Burwell. Recurring actors are also represented, such as Jeff Bridges,Trade ReviewKing offers a bare-bones, alphabetically arranged reference work on the Coen brothers (Ethan and Joel), their films, and creative collaborators. Entries for people—from actors to writers, e.g., George Clooney, Tom Hanks. Sam Raimi, or Barry Sonnenfeld—feature a career summary followed by a discussion of their work with the Coens. The longest entries (4-6 pages) are for the films. For each of these, a fact box precedes a detailed plot synopsis, followed by a few production notes and summary of critical reception. All entries conclude with a short list of references and cross-references to other entries. Contents are current through the filmmakers' Inside Llewyn Davis (2013). The volume also provides a filmography that includes the Coens' other work on television ads, acting, and writing, and ends with a half-page selective bibliography. The most extensive entry is about the Coen brothers themselves. It includes biographical details but focuses primarily on their films. . . .Summing Up: Recommended. All readership levels. * CHOICE *This is a highly readable, fascinating work that will be a suitable addition to both film and large library collections. * American Reference Books Annual *The Coen Brothers Encyclopedia by Lynne Chapman King tells you everything you want to know about the filmmaking duo. From 'Blood Simple' to 'Inside Llewyn Davis', the directors’ catalog is covered. * Campus Circle *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Entries A-Z Filmography Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA fascinating look inside the mind of a filmmaker whose career ranged from bonafide classics--such as The Manchurian Candidate and Seven Days in May--to unmitigated disasters. Frankenheimer discusses his work in unflinching terms, defending some critical failures (e.g., Prophecy) while acknowledging that others were made to pay the bills (e.g., The Extraordinary Seaman). His realistic approach to his craft can be summarized in this marvelous quote: "Every movie you make is a compromise." Armstrong has done a masterful job in selecting the articles, which were originally published between 1964 and 2010. The chronology of the articles allows the reader to learn how the acclaimed director viewed his films at different points in his life. Editor Stephen B. Armstrong, a professor at Dixie State University in St. George, Utah, includes a comprehensive filmography, a bibliography, and an index. His book is a must for any library with a film reference collection and for anyone interested in what goes on behind the scenes in the making of a motion picture. * Classic Film and TV Café *Table of ContentsContents Introduction Permissions Chronology PART 1: FRANKENHEIMER ON FRANKENHEIMER John Frankenheimer: Little to Big Screen; John Cutts On Screen: John Frankenheimer; C. Robert Jennings Seven Ways with Seven Days in May; John Frankenheimer Criticism as Creation; John Frankenheimer John Frankenheimer; Charles Higham and Joel Greenberg ‘The Gypsy Moths’—Sky Daredevils! John Frankenheimer; Russell AuWerter Filming “The Iceman Cometh”; John Frankenheimer John Frankenheimer: An Interview; Gary D. Engle John Frankenheimer Speaks to Ralph Appelbaum; Ralph Appelbaum John Frankenheimer; Pat Broeske Frankenheimer Says Casting is the Key; Jerry Roberts Dialogue on Film: John Frankenheimer The Grand Prix Circus, Hollywood Style; Peter Dick John Frankenheimer: Shooting Against the Wall; Gerald Pratley The Burning Season of John Frankenheimer: Four Decades of Directing; Mary Hardesty The Manchurian Candidate; Charles Champlin Hollywood Survivor John Frankenheimer; Tim Rhys and Ian Bage Ad Lib: John Frankenheimer; Charles Champlin The Train; Gerald Pratley John Frankenheimer: Renaissance Auteur; Alex Simon The Films of John Frankenheimer; Robert J. Emery John Frankenheimer; Scott Tobias Against the Wall; Robert Wilonsky John Frankenheimer; F. Anthony Macklin Frankenheimer Knew Period’s Main Players; Hugh Hart PART 2: COLLEAGUES AND FAMILY Roy Scheider and 52 Pick-Up; Kirk Honeycutt, Steven Gaydos and Jerry Roberts Pete Hamill: French Connection II; Stephen B. Armstrong ‘He Loved What He Did So Much!’ An Interview with Evans (Evans) Frankenheimer; Murray Pomerance John R. Leonetti: Working with Frankenheimer; Stephen B. Armstrong Tim Reid: Dead Bang and The Fourth War; Stephen B. Armstrong Appendix: Director Credits Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewHis critics have labeled him a superficial stylist; however, Michael Mann and his films are celebrated in Steven Rybin's energetic analysis of the filmmaker in Michael Mann: Crime Auteur. This book continues and expands upon what Rybin initially began with his 2007 book The Cinema of Michael Mann. . . .Rybin's approach to Mann's films is systematic and precise. . . .Furthermore, his enthusiastic approach to the films and television shows, and the care and detail he provides, adds to this optimisim. Rybin's refreshing approach to Mann places the director in the likeness of classic film director titans of past and present. * Film Matters *Steven Rybin has written an incisive, indispensable account of Michael Mann’s cinema of ideas and visuals in what promises to be the definitive study of this major film and television auteur for years to come. -- Steven Sanders, emeritus professor, department of philosophy, Bridgewater State UniversityTable of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Chapter One: Beginnings in Television and The Jericho Mile (1979) Chapter Two: Thief (1981) Chapter Three: The Keep (1983) Chapter Four: Miami Vice (The Television Series) (1984-1990) Chapter Five: Manhunter (1986) Chapter Six: Crime Story (1986-1988) Chapter Seven: The Last of the Mohicans (1992) Chapter Eight: Heat (1995) Chapter Nine: The Insider (1999) Chapter Ten: Ali (2001) Chapter Eleven: Collateral (2004) Chapter Twelve: Miami Vice (2006) Chapter Thirteen: Public Enemies (2009) Conclusion: Luck (2011-2012) and Beyond Michael Mann Filmography Notes Bibliography

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewOne effective method of teaching theory is to focus on a popular text and provide competing interpretations. Howe, Caron, and Click gather a cluster of such perspectives as they converge on the polysemic, iconic auteur filmmaker Charlie Chaplin. Offering a wide range of theoretical perspectives–Marxism, feminism, psychoanalysis–contributors exhume and dissect the body of Chaplin and his work, studying his screen persona and public celebrity. The approach serves both to highlight neglected aspects of the complex artist and to illumine theory. Charles Maland's introductory essay inaugurates this conversation by exploring the enduring appeal of both Chaplin and his cinematic persona Charlie. In his phenomenological study of Charlie's kinesic slapstick, Caron shows the clown as clumsy fool, 'eironic trickster,' and comic acrobat. Several essays offer particularly fascinating perspectives, especially Cynthia Miller's 'A Heart of Gold: Charlie and the Dance Hall Girls' and Click's rhetorical analysis of The Great Dictator. The critical collisions and cross-fertilizations among the contributors foster a lively, worthwhile intellectual exchange. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty. * CHOICE *Refocusing Chaplin is recommended for libraries and research centers, especially at the university level, for its intelligent, thorough examination of perhaps the most important figure in cinema's history. * Examiner.com *This collection proves to be a valuable resource on one of the leading masters of cinema. * Comics Grinder *Table of ContentsPreface: Why Refocus Chaplin? Lawrence Howe, James E. Caron, and Benjamin Click Acknowledgements Introduction: The Persisting Appeal of Chaplin and Charlie Charles Maland Chapter 1: Chaplin’s “Charlie” as Merleau-Ponty’s Phenomenological Everyman or, How Bodily Intelligence Manifests the Personae, Styles, and Fable of Slapstick James E. Caron Chapter 2: Chaplin and the Static Image: A Barthesian Analysis of the Visual in My Trip Abroad and “A Comedian Sees the World” Lisa Stein Haven Chapter 3: A Heart of Gold: Charlie and the Dance Hall Girls Cynthia J. Miller Chapter 4: American Masculinity and The Gendered Humor of Chaplin’s Little Tramp Lawrence Howe Chapter 5: In the Shadow of Machines: Modern Times and the Iconography of Technology A. Bowdoin Van Riper Chapter 6: Deconstruction and the Tramp: Marxism, Capitalism, and the Trace Randall Gann Chapter 7: Chaplin’s Presence Rachel Joseph Chapter 8: The Paradox of the “Dictactor”: Mimesis, Logic of Paradox, and the Reinstatement of Catharsis in The Great Dictator, Monsieur Verdoux, and Limelight Marco Grosoli Chapter 9: Charles Chaplin Sings a Silent Requiem: Chaplin’s Films from 1928-1952 as Cinematic Statement on the Transition from Silent Cinema to the Talkies Aner Preminger Chapter 10: Chaplin’s Sound Statement on Silence: The Great Dictator as Rhetorical Encomium Benjamin Click Bibliography Index About the Contributors About the Editors

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Book SynopsisFamous for his masculine swagger and gritty roles, American cultural icon Clint Eastwood has virtually defined the archetype of the tough lawman. The Philosophy of Clint Eastwood examines the philosophy and psychology behind this versatile and controversial figure, exploring his roles as actor, musician, and director.

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