Search results for ""Author John Kenneth Muir""

Horror films have always reflected their audiences' fears and anxieties. In the United States, the 2000s were a decade full of change in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the contested presidential election of 2000, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. These social and political changes, as well as the influences of Japanese horror and New French extremism, had a profound effect on American horror filmmaking during the 2000s. This filmography covers more than 300 horror films released in America from 2000 through 2009, including such popular forms as found footage, torture porn, and remakes. Each entry covers a single film and includes credits, a synopsis, and a lengthy critical commentary. The appendices include common horror conventions, a performer hall of fame, and memorable ad lines.

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ÊThe X-Files FAQÊ explores Chris Carter's popular 1990s science-fiction TV series which aired on Fox for nine seasons and inspired spin-offs including feature films TV shows toys novels and comic books. The book explores the series in terms of its historical context and analyzes how many of the episodes tackle the events of their time: the Clinton era. ÊThe X-Files FAQÊ also tallies the episodes that are based on true stories selects touchstone moments from the almost decade-long run and organizes the series by its fantastic subject matter ä from serial killers to aliens from prehistoric menaces to ethnic and religious-based horrors. In addition the book recalls the TV antecedents (ÊKolchak: The Night StalkerÊ) and descendants (ÊFringeÊ) of ÊThe X-FilesÊ examines the two feature films and investigates Chris Carter's other creations including ÊMillenniumÊ ÊThe Lone GunmenÊ ÊHarsh RealmÊ and ÊThe AfterÊ. Featuring numerous stills and the show's most prominent writers and directors ÊThe X-Files FAQÊ allows readers to relive the Mytharc conspiracy and the unforgettable monsters of the week ä from the Fluke Man to the Peacocks.

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In the summer of 1984 a small low-budget film came out of nowhere and unexpectedly debuted at the number one slot at the box office unseating reigning champion ÊGhostbustersÊ and making its star Prince a household name. By the end of the year the film was a multiple-award winner a trend setter in terms of fashion and recognized on many prominent critical top ten lists. ÊPurple Rain: Music on FilmÊ explores in detail the behind-the-scenes struggles and triumphs of the film's making from the trouble casting a female lead to star opposite Prince to concerns that the movie's urban vibe and sound wouldn't play in Peoria. Featuring extensive new interviews with the film's director producer and assistant editor ÊPurple RainÊ reveals a 1980s cult-classic as you've never seen heard or experienced it before. Let's go crazy...

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