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  • Behind the Ballads

    A Tribute to the People, Places and Music of Songbirds and Snakes

    by Thomas W. Paradis ...
    The 2023 premier of Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes introduced global audiences to the songster Lucy Gray Baird and her breathtaking performances. Based on Suzanne Collins' prequel, the dystopian saga's fifth film merges two unlikely worlds-namely Appalachia's distinctive musical traditions with Germany's postwar reconstruction era. These worlds collide in the Capitol's Tenth ... Read more

    RM 24.52

  • Beijing Film Academy 2018

    Edited by Journal of Beijing Film Academy ...
    The annual Beijing Film Academy Yearbook showcases the best academic debates, discussions and research from the previous year, as previously published in the highly prestigious Journal of Beijing Film Academy. This volume brings together specially selected articles, appearing for the first time in English, in order to bridge the gap in cross-cultural research in cinema and media studies.The book ... Read more

    RM 533.49

  • Radioactive Documentary

    Filming the Nuclear Environment after the Cold War

    by Helen Hughes ...
    How have nuclear issues been covered in documentary since the end of the Cold War? This original new book explores how the sometimes elusive, sometimes dramatic effects of uranium products on the landscape, on architecture and on social organisation continue to show up on-screen, maintaining a record of moving images that goes back to the early twentieth century.It is the first book to analyse ... Read more

    RM 304.89

  • James Bond. 100 Seiten

    by Wieland Schwanebeck ...
    Series series Reclam 100 Seiten
    »Die Bond-Formel? Vollkommenes handwerkliches Geschick, eine imposante wie präzise Choreographie, Witz und Thrill – und nicht zuletzt ein trotziger Wille zum Unerklärlich-Märchenhaften.«»Mein Name ist Bond, James Bond.« Der britische Meisterspion ist moderner Mythos und popkulturelle Ikone. Doch was macht seinen globalen Erfolg aus? In 007 Kapiteln fächert Wieland Schwanebeck die Geschichte der ... Read more

    RM 34.29 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Griffith Project, Volume 10

    Films Produced 1919-1946

    by Paolo Cherchi Usai ...
    No other silent film director has been so extensively studied as D. W. Griffith. However, only a small group of his more than five hundred films had been the subject of a systematic analysis. Now, for the first time in film studies, the complete creative output of Griffith - from 'Professional Jealousy '(1907) to 'The Struggle' (1931) - is explored in this multi-volume collection of contributions ... Read more

    RM 430.99

  • Joe Dante: Master of Horror

    by Luigi Boccia ...
    Saggi - saggio (95 pagine) - Joe Dante, formatosi nella bottega del leggendario Roger Corman, è tra i registi hollywoodiani del fantastico più significativi degli anni Ottanta.Il grande regista Joe Dante è un appassionato esploratore del cinema, protagonista di grandi successi commerciali e abilissimo nel cucire film a basso costo. Un artista umano e spiritoso, nelle fantasie come nella morale, ... Read more

    RM 32.70 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Madame Web (2024)

    Everything You Need to Know Before You Watch the Sci-Fi Film Directed By S. J. Clarkson and Casted By Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Adam Scott Etc

    by George Brooklyn ...
    In the captivating film "Madame Web," we meet Cassandra Webb, a resilient young woman grappling with a rare neurological condition that has left her paralyzed and blind. Despite her physical limitations, Cassandra possesses an extraordinary psychic ability that allows her to perceive events across multiple dimensions. Her unique gift catches the attention of Doctor Stephen Strange, who recognizes ... Read more

    RM 22.51 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Checklist of Terror (2021)

    2622 Dark Films - How Many Have You Seen?

    by Steve Hutchison ...
    This book contains a checklist of 2622 dark films sorted in order of preference.The ranking is established by the sum of 8 ratings: stars, gimmick, rewatchability, story, creativity, acting, quality, and creepiness.How many have you seen? ... Read more

    RM 12.24

  • A society sensation

    Rudolph films Valentino

    by Pierre Loglisci ...
    Series Book 1 - Rudolph films Valentino
    In "A Society Sensation," Rudolph Valentino stars in this silent short drama, showcasing the tumultuous romance between a wealthy young heiress and a dashing navy officer. The film's elegant visuals and Valentino's magnetic presence weave a tale of class divides and passionate love, capturing the essence of early 20th-century cinema allure. ... Read more

    RM 8.14 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Random Fascinating Facts About James Bond

    Interesting Facts About the World of 007

    by Frank Baker ...
    Many people are fans of the great British spy James Bond. James Bond was first introduced to the world by creator Ian Fleming with his first Bond novel Casino Royale in 1953. In 1962 the official James Bond film series started with Dr No. The film series would make James Bond a phenomenon and cultural icon, breaking box office records, introducing new ways of filmaking and marketing. The world of ... Read more

    RM 12.38 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tien And The ladder

    by Latigo Bayne ...
    List of ContentsSCENE 1 : I need backup-------8SCENE 2 : The ladder-----17SCENE 3 : The new partner -------27SCENE 4 : Power of friendship —--32SCENE 5 : He's teasing me—--38SCENE 6 : I was just playing with you -------47SCENE 7 : Not yet —-----------53SCENE 8 : I'll go too —----62SCENE 9 : What's going on? —-------70SCENE 10 : I'll come to meet you and then I'll slip away, every chance I get. --- ... Read more

    RM 88.42

  • Bette Midler

    The Multi - Talented Entertainer Her Career and Influence in Pop Culture

    by Camille Bush ...
    Explore the life of Bette Midler, an entertainment legend whose career spans Broadway, music, and film. This biography shows you her rise from her early years in Honolulu to her major roles in theater and film, including her iconic performances and Grammy-winning music. Read now and uncover details about her influential work in Hollywood and her philanthropic efforts. You can't afford to miss what ... Read more

    RM 22.06 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Pandora's Box (Die Büchse der Pandora)

    by Pamela Hutchinson ...
    Series series BFI Film Classics
    G.W. Pabst's 1929 silent classic Pandora's Box (Die Büchse der Pandora), stars Hollywood icon Louise Brooks as the enigmatic heroine whose erotic charms lead to disaster for the men drawn into her web. Despite failing commercially upon release, it has evolved into a cult film long after it should have been forgotten. Pandora's Box captivates audiences with its libidinous, violent story, and its ... Read more

    RM 67.19

  • Evil Dead - Un viaggio nel regno del male

    by Emanuele Crivello, Anna Silvia Armenise ...
    Saggi - saggio (10 pagine) - L’unico libro al mondo a raccontare il mito di Evil Dead nella sua interezza, dalla trilogia cinematografica alla serie TV Ash vs Evil Dead.A partire dal 1979, con Within The Woods, si ripercorre la storia di uno dei franchise più longevi della storia del cinema horror, capace di mutare la propria forma in ognuna delle sue incarnazioni. Il Necronomicon, la motosega, il ... Read more

    RM 42.79 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sound Effects Bible: How to Create and Record Hollywood Style Sound Effects

    How to Create and Record Hollywood Style Sound Effects

    by Ric Viers ...
    The Sound Effects Bible is a complete guide to recording and editing sound effects. The book covers topics such as microphone selection, field recorders, the ABCs of digital audio, understanding Digital Audio Workstations, building your own Foley stage, and more. ... Read more

    RM 79.49

  • Nightland

    by Giada Cecchinelli ...
    Saggi - saggio (82 pagine) - Incubi e sogni nella filmografia di M. Night ShyamalanNightland nasce per dare una voce diversa alla filmografia di M. Night Shyamalan, regista che negli anni è stato capace di dipingere le atmosfere e i significati della nostra epoca attraverso personaggi singolari ed enigmatici. Un viaggio che ripercorre la carriera del cineasta, da Il Sesto Senso, film d’esordio e ... Read more

    RM 32.70 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 100 Bible Films

    by Matthew Page ...
    Series series BFI Screen Guides
    Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2023From 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 ... Read more

    RM 102.99

  • Music Composition for Film and Television

    by Lalo Schifrin ...
    (Berklee Guide). Learn film-scoring techniques from one of the great film/television composers of our time. Lalo Schifrin shares his insights into the intimate relationship between music and drama. The book is illustrated with extended excerpts from his most iconic scores such as Mission: Impossible , Cool Hand Luke , Bullitt and many others and peppered with anecdotes from inside the Hollywood ... Read more

    RM 107.29

  • World Film Locations: Dublin

    Edited by Jez Conolly, Caroline Conolly ...
    With its rich political and literary history, Dublin is a sought after destination for cinematographers who have made use of the city's urban streetscapes and lush pastoral settings in many memorable films – among them Braveheart, The Italian Job and the 2006 musical drama Once. Throughout the book, a series of essays by leading film scholars spotlight familiar actors, producers, and directors as ... Read more

    RM 80.69

  • Fan Phenomena: The Hunger Games

    by Nicola Balkind ...
    An exciting dystopian fantasy thriller series, The Hunger Games began its life as a trilogy of books by Suzanne Collins, the first released in 2008. An immediate success, the first instalment had a first printing of 50,000 hardcover copies, which quickly ballooned to 200,000. Spending one hundred consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, the book was put into development for release ... Read more

    RM 76.49

  • Directory of World Cinema: Japan 2

    Edited by John Berra ...
    Building on and bringing up to date the material presented in the first instalment of Directory of World Cinema: Japan, this volume continues the exploration of the enduring classics, cult favourites and contemporary blockbusters of Japanese cinema with new contributions from leading critics and film scholars. Among the additions to this volume are in-depth treatments of two previously unexplored ... Read more

    RM 121.99

  • Film on the Faultline

    Edited by Alan Wright ...
    Film has always played a crucial role in the imagination of disaster. The earthquake, especially, transforms our understanding of the limits and possibilities of cinema, as well as of life itself. After major quakes in countries as dissimilar as Japan, Chile, Iran and New Zealand, filmmakers have responded with films that challenge ingrained social, political, ethical and philosophical categories ... Read more

    RM 133.39

  • Educating Film-makers

    Past, Present and Future

    by Duncan Petrie, Rod Stoneman ...
    A timely consideration of both the history and the current challenges facing practice-based film training, Educating Film-Makers is the first book to examine the history, impact and significance of film education in Britain, Europe and the United States. Film schools, the authors show, have historically focused on the cultivation of the film-maker as a cultural activist, artist or intellectual – ... Read more

    RM 201.99

  • Movies in Our Time

    Hollywood Mirrors and Mimics the Twentieth Century

    by Jacqueline T. Lynch ...
    Hollywood films from the 1930s through the 1950s reflected their era—and sometimes created it.Today, classic films are the moving image scrapbooks of collective memory, but when they were shown long ago in downtown movie palaces or neighborhood second-run movie houses, they were, as much as the newsreels, a catalogue of current events.Movies in Our Time – Hollywood Mirrors and Mimics the Twentieth ... Read more

    RM 20.42 or Free with Kobo Plus