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  • We Make Movies Survival Guide 2013

    by Sam Mestman, Jennifer Flaks, Sapna Gandhi ...
    Series series We Make Movies Survival Guides
    This invaluable collection of filmmaking tips and tricks from members of the group "We Make Movies," people who are actually MAKING films, is an must-have reference guide for filmmakers of whatever profession. ... Read more

    R167,77

  • Hollywood and Catholic Women

    Virgins, Whores, Mothers, and Other Images

    by Kathryn Schleich ...
    In this second edition of her exploration of Catholic women in film and television, author Kathryn Schleich presents an in-depth, feminist point of view while addressing important questions about the role of women in both the Church and Hollywood.Throughout Schleichs extensive research, she noticed that themes of fear, mistrust, and even hatred of women were prevalent. While examining such deeply ... Read more

    R57,95

  • A Short History of Film, Third Edition

    by Wheeler Winston Dixon, Gwendolyn Audrey Foster ...
    With more than 250 images, new information on international cinema—especially Polish, Chinese, Russian, Canadian, and Iranian filmmakers—an expanded section on African-American filmmakers, updated discussions of new works by major American directors, and a new section on the rise of comic book movies and computer generated special effects, this is the most up to date resource for film history ... Read more

    R509,90

  • The Enneagram Movie & Video Guide 3.0

    How To See Personality Styles In the Movies - Third Edition Revised and Expanded

    by Thomas Condon ...
    See Your Favorite Stars in a Whole New Light Whether you are a movie lover, aspiring actor, storyteller, student of psychology or Enneagram enthusiast, this spirited and original book will alter the way you see movies forever. From classics to independent films to mega-hits, personality types are everywhere in the movies - if you know how to see them. The Enneagram is a fascinating and popular ... Read more

    R134,31

  • Billy Wilder

    The iconic writer, producer and director

    by Glenn Hopp ...
    A bullet-riddled body floats in the pool of a faded screen star. A desperate wife and a crafty insurance man mix lust with murder. Two musicians flee Prohibition gangsters by joining an all-girl band. A likeable loser climbs the corporate ladder by pimping for his bosses. Only in the skewed world of Billy Wilder would such situations provide the context for classic cinema: Sunset Boulevard, Double ... Read more

    R102,80

  • 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

    R310,26

  • 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

    R522,43

  • 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

    R571,42

  • 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

    R865,36

  • How To Build An Awesome Movie Collection

    by B.B. Frank ...
    Movie collecting is getting bigger and bigger with every day that passes, but not everyone knows how to get the most out of building a movie collection. But never fear, as author and movie collector B.B. Frank is here is to give a helping hand in his new book 'HOW TO BUILD AN AWESOME MOVIE COLLECTION'. ... Read more

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  • Making A Movie: Everything You Need To Know To Make Your First Movie

    by Cordell Matyas ...
    Independent filmmaking is a useful avenue for first-time filmmakers or those shooting with a low-budget, but there are other reasons some choose to produce films outside of the studio system. Independent films - or “indie films”- are controlled more by the creator in terms of content, voice, and style. With a lack of big-budget and fewer crew members at their disposal, indie filmmakers can be more ... Read more

    R82,22

  • 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

    R83,90 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Gateway Horror (2023)

    117 Dark Movies for Kids

    by Steve Hutchison ...
    This book features a comprehensive guide to 117 films that are sure to delight children and teenagers who have an interest in the horror genre. The films presented in this collection have been carefully selected to ensure they contain minimal violence, coarse language, and nudity.Arranged in chronological order, each film review provides a synopsis of the storyline, along with a list of genres and ... Read more

    R61,26

  • Horror Movies of the Millennium (2021)

    21 Years of Fear

    by Steve Hutchison ...
    Included in this book are reviews of the 5 best horror films for each year between 2000 and 2020, and reviews of the top 10 horror movies released in the same period.Each entry includes a picture of the antagonist, a star rating, a synopsis, and a three-paragraph review. ... Read more

    R45,32

  • Mother India

    by Gayatri Chatterjee ...
    Series series BFI Film Classics
    Mehboob Khan's 1957 epic family drama Mother India, starring movie legends Nargis, Sunil Dutt and Rajendra Kumar, is a cornerstone of Indian cinema.In her insightful study of this classic, Gayatri Chatterjee draws on new research in the Mehboob studio archive to outline the film's eventful production history, the ambitious vision of its director, and the performances of its stars. Rooted both in ... Read more

    R285,42

  • Hollywood Game Plan: How to Land a Job in Film, TV, or Digital Entertainment

    How to Land a Job in Film, TV and Digital Entertainment

    by Carole Kirschner ...
    Hollywood Game Plan is an in-depth, how-to guide for aspiring Hollywood hopefuls. It provides a concrete, step-by-step strategy to land a job in the entertainment industry. ... Read more

    R362,58

  • J'ai oublié - Prix Médicis essai 2019

    by Bulle Ogier, Anne Diatkine ...
    Voici un livre de grâce, porté par la grâce.Comme un funambule qui avance, yeux grands ouverts, sur une corde au-dessus du vide, Bulle Ogier parcourt les étapes de sa vie d'enfant, de femme, d'actrice, de mère. Une vie jamais banale, pour le meilleur (l'art, la création, la fréquentation de grandes figures comme Duras, Rivette ou Chéreau), ou pour le pire (la mort de sa fille Pascale, évoquée avec ... Read more

    R142,99

  • The Vincent Calvino Reader's Guide

    The Laws, Worldview, and Books

    by Christopher G. Moore ...
    The Vincent Calvino Novels Since Spirit House was published in 1992, the Vincent Calvino series has enjoyed international acclaim and an ever-expanding readership in twelve languages. The Vincent Calvino novels, with the Bangkok noir settings, are known for their cultural insights into the Thai/Asian societies. Calvino’s Laws explore the human psyche streched along the East-West divide. All of the ... Read more

    R33,16

  • Getting it Done: The Ultimate Production Assistnat Guide

    The Ultimate Production Assistant Guide

    by Joshua Friedman ...
    Only a fool would enter a film set without having first read this production manual. There is no faster way up the ladder than being prepared and no faster way out the door than by screwing up. This manual was created by a working PA as a tutorial for those starting out, or a reference guide for seasoned filmmakers. ... Read more

    R281,85

  • One-Minute Monologues: Original Monologues For Kids

    by Rosy Smeathers ...
    A Book for Children, Parents, and Educators who need to make great discourse.An astonishing book of unique discourses for youngsters that are inspiring as well as loaded up with entertaining characters for the youthful craftsman to perform! Speeches are "humble" and composed suitably for a very long time with 4 - 10 welcoming tweens to jump in and let loose! Extra tips from the honor-winning ... Read more

    R82,22

  • A Beginner's Guide to Extreme Horror

    by Jon Steffens, Ira Rat ...
    Are you a horror fan who's seen every big-name slasher sequel and zombie flick you can find? Do you feel as though you've exhausted every option mainstream horror cinema has to offer? Looking to see just how dark, bleak, and ugly our beloved genre gets?Join Jon Steffens and Ira Rat for a trip through the gore-soaked wasteland of Extreme Horror. From necrophilia and cannibalism to sexual sadism so ... Read more

    R99,81

  • Investing in Movies

    Strategies for Investors and Producers

    by Joseph N. Cohen ...
    Series series American Film Market Presents
    Investing in Movies: Strategies for Investors and Producers is a useful guide for investors and producers looking for an analytical framework to assess the opportunities and pitfalls of film investments. The book traces macroeconomic trends and the globalization of the business, as well as the impact these have on potential returns. It offers a broad range of guidelines on how to source ... Read more

    R773,73

  • Guinea Pig: The Darker Side Of Japanese Cinema

    by Fwah Storm ...
    'Guinea Pig: The Darker Side Of Japanese Cinema' is an in depth look into one of Japan's most notorious series of horror films. A series so shocking & brutal that it was under investigation from the FBI, and other authorities across the world. Since their release; The Guinea Pig franchise has gained a loyal following despite being banned in several countries. Discover why the series has disgusted ... Read more

    R57,49

  • Scream Deconstructed

    An Unauthorized Analysis

    by Scott Kessinger ...
    Someone's taken their love of Scream one step too far... and written a book about it! Having earned the respect and accolades of critics and audiences, generated more than half a billion dollars in revenue, and inspired a gaggle of imitators, it's safe to say Scream is millions of people's favorite scary movie. While the Scream films have scared and entertained moviegoers worldwide, they've also ... Read more

    R67,08