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From Pink Flamingos to A Dirty Shame, John Waters has something to offend everyone, and have you laughing while doing so. In this collection of essays, Scott Colbert takes a conversational tone in talking about Waters' movies and why he's one of the most important film directors of the past 40 years. Collected from his popular columns on the now defunct talkbacker site, Colbert offers an insightful, humorous, and approachable take on the films from...
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Few contemporary television shows have been subjected to the critical scrutiny that has been brought to bear on David Lynch and Mark Frost's “Twin Peaks” since its debut in 1990. Yet the series, and the subsequent film, “Fire Walk with Me”, are sufficiently rich that it's always possible for a close analysis to offer something new — and that's what Franck Boulègue has done with “Twin Peaks: Unwrapping the Plastic”. Through Boulègue's...
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An in-depth, no holds barred look at making movies from 'concept to delivery' in today's ever-evolving climate while breaking down the dos and don'ts of (independent) filmmaking. The author offers unbridled insight on many important subjects including what material to produce, tips on raising independent capitol, what to look for when hiring a production crew and how to select the right cast to get the most bang for your buck in the worldwide marketplace....
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The profusion of research on film history means that there are now few Hollywood filmmakers in the category of Neglected Master; John M Stahl (1886–1950) has been stuck in it for far too long. His strong association with melodrama and the woman's film is a key to this neglect; those mainstays of popular cinema are no longer the object of critical scorn or indifference, but Stahl has until now hardly benefited from this welcome change in attitude....
45) They Make Movies
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This fast-moving collection blends fiction with history to illuminate the stimulating but often troubled lives and careers of noted actors, actresses, and directors.
Charismatic Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable live hard on and off screen. Chadwick Boseman portrays civil rights giants Jackie Robinson and Thurgood Marshall. Bette Davis smolders in every scene. Marilyn Monroe is not only sexy, she's a superb actress and comedienne. Halle Berry seduces...
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Aristotelian-Inspired Screenwriting takes you inside the heart and soul of the screenplay like no other book has done. Jason Kent explains how films can be written to make us feel like we are not only watching a story unfold before our eyes but actually living the lives of the characters. Drawing on fundamentals taught by Aristotle over 2000 years ago, Kent sweeps away much of the sand that has buried the essence of visual storytelling to reveal truths...
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Crossing genres of films, this book contains movies that have lessons in them as a way of finding insights into daily life. While other critics summarize a film, focus on the amount of profanity and nudity it contains, and decide whether it's worthwhile to watch, Herbert Cohen takes a different tactic and views films as life lessons. This collection of meaningful films, with inspiring and emotional stories that help understand the plight of others,...
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Crosscurrents: How Film Policy Developed in Quebec 1960-1983 documents the fight by filmmakers in Quebec for a film policy that would support their ambition to create commercial feature films. In the process, it explores the history of Quebec cinema, charting how the government supports that exist today came into existence through an intense lobbying effort on the part of filmmakers. Further, the author describes how cultural bureaucrats colluded...
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On Low Budget Film Making is a book that contains interviews with many young and upcoming digital filmmakers. Most of these interviews were conducted while they were in the middle of production. This book was written to aid those who wish to become filmmakers by someone who believed that the best way to lear is from those who are putting in the time and sweat equity.
This is a digital film making manual that feature many inspirational interviews...
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Decimoséptima entrega del célebre «Abecedario del cine mexicano» (precedida de La aventura / búsqueda / condición / disolvencia / eficacia / fugacidad / grandeza / herética / ilusión / justeza / khátarsis / lucidez / madurez / novedad / ñerez / orgánica del cine mexicano), fue publicada por vez primera en su versión impresa por la ENAC, en 2020, presenta en exclusiva material inédito de la investigación en curso del crítico cinematográfico...
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Treintaidós cineastas peruanos representativos de sus respectivas regiones nos dan a conocer las formas de producción, realización, distribución y exhibición de sus filmes. Se pronuncian sobre la falta de apoyo institucional, nos dan su opinión respecto de los concursos convocados por el Ministerio de Cultura, y manifiestan sus expectativas profesionales y artísticas. Asimismo, narran los orígenes de su vocación, su aprendizaje del cine,...
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La televisión se ha expandido por múltiples pantallas gracias a la tecnología digital. Esta versatilidad ha dado pie a una verdadera revolución en el medio, una que, anclando raíces en lo mejor de su tradición, ha encumbrado a la serialidad como uno de los grandes productos culturales de hoy. En esa línea, los autores reunidos en este libro le toman el pulso a la ficción contemporánea, interesándose en las constantes y variantes que operan...
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Discover the Hidden Gems of Cinema's Forgotten Masterpieces!
Unveil the unspoken magic of "The 100 Movies That Get No Respect" – a captivating film criticism book that takes you on a thrilling journey through the underappreciated wonders of cinema. Delve into the fascinating world of 100 exceptional films, hailed by critics and experts as the true cream of the crop, yet unjustly sidelined from the pantheon of the greatest.
Immerse yourself in...
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The Ultimate Guide to the GoPro Hero 8 Learn how to use the GoPro Hero 8 Black! Take incredible photos, shoot exciting videos and make great edits with this book! This book will fully explain each setting, mode and option. After reading it, you will completely understand how each setting effects the footage and how to set up the camera for any unique situation. You will be given real life, in-the-field examples of when to use each setting and how...
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Los textos aquí compilados reflexionan sobre la soberbia a partir de la literatura, el cine, la filosofía e incluso la televisión, en diferentes contextos históricos y culturales. Algunos ensayos se han tejido desde los clásicos de la cinematografía mundial y no faltan los que se ocupan del tema centrándose específicamente en joyas del cine mexicano.
Éste es el séptimo y último volumen de la serie Historia de los afectos. Ensayos de cine...
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Post-Cinematic Affect is about what it feels like to live in the affluent West in the early 21st century. Specifically, it explores the structure of feeling that is emerging today in tandem with new digital technologies, together with economic globalization and the financialization of more and more human activities. The 20th century was the age of film and television; these dominant media shaped and reflected our cultural sensibilities. In the 21st...
57) Go Team Venture!: The Art and Making of the Venture Bros: The Art and Making of the Venture Bros
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This oversized book is the comprehensive companion to the art and making of the The Venture Bros. and includes a foreword by Patton Oswalt!
Ken Plume sits down with series creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer to have a conversation about the creation of every single episode through season six and much more. From the earliest sketches of Hank and Dean scribbled in a notebook, pitching the series to Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, learning the ins...
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Released in 2002, Russian Ark drew astonished praise for its technique: shot with a Steadicam in one ninety-six-minute take, it presented a dazzling whirl of movement as it followed the Marquis de Custine as he wandered through the vast Winter Palace in St. Petersburg—and through three hundred years of Russian history.
This companion to Russian Ark addresses all key aspects of the film, beginning with a comprehensive synopsis, an in-depth analysis...
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In his signature book, award-winning television producer-director-writer & documentary filmmaker Craig D. Forrest provides a wealth of valuable production insights - a field manual of sorts - that include strategies, wisdom, tips and tactics meant to inspire your next digital film or video shoot to be truly professional, organized and effective. Craig's sage advice - both success and failure - is drawn from a professional career of extensive world...
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This book analyses contemporary French films by focusing closely on cinematic representations of immigrants and residents of suburban housing estates known as banlieues. It begins by examining how these groups are conceived of within France's Republican political model before analysing films that focus on four key issues. Firstly, it will assess representations of undocumented migrants known as sans-papiers before then analysing depictions of deportations...
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