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Examines how philosophical concepts like free will, personal identity, and goodness are given an artistic life in films and television programs.

"The screenplay for the cult classic film by the legendary writer-director returns to print in time for its thirtieth anniversary. Pulp Fiction is arguably the most influential American film of the 1990s. Winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, the 1994 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and later selected by the Library of Congress for preservation on the National Film Registry, Quentin Tarantino's second film was immediately hailed as a masterpiece ("a triumphant, cleverly disorienting journey through a demimonde that springs entirely from Mr. Tarantino's ripe imagination" -Janet Maslin, The New York Times). Now, on the heels of Tarantino's bestselling forays into both the novel and essay form, this iconic screenplay returns to print in a 30th anniversary edition"--

Teniendo en cuenta la frecuente invisibilidad del cine de mujeres y del cine queer en los manuales de historia del cine, el presente volumen se dedica a un estudio transnacional de cuestiones de construcción de género, cuerpo, mirada, queerness y deseo femenino en la cultura fílmica y televisiva de lenguas románicas desde un punto de vista estético, epistemológico, y transmedial. El volumen se entiende como una invitación a viajar por nuevas cartografías del deseo: siguiendo las huellas de una historiografía transnacional del cine y de la cultura audio-visual que ofrece figuras del pensamiento y del deseo nómadas y que huye voluntariamente de los conceptos binarios de una biopolítica normativa para proponer una cartografía alternativa del deseo femenino y queer.

Desde hace unos años hemos visto cómo la figura del vampiro ha pasado de ser una que infunde terror, a una que desata pasiones, un don Juan. El vampirismo es el nuevo donjuanismo, por lo que hablaremos de un arquetipo: el don vampiro. Pero ¿cómo es posible? El libro "Don Vampiro: De monstruo a amante" te lo cuenta. Revisando obras como "El Vampiro" de John William Polidori, pasando por los donvampiros cinematográficos más emblemáticos de Hollywood o por los del cine de terror español de los años 70 (el fantaterror), en este libro verás trazada una línea desde los orígenes del vampiro seductor hasta llegar a versiones recientes y al análisis del panorama actual del relato español."Don Vampiro" es una monografía que investiga la creación y desarrollo del arquetipo del vampiro seductor haciendo un recorrido por las obras literarias y cinematográficas que forjaron el personaje. Asimismo, explora la tradición del arquetipo en el cine y el relato español, haciendo hincapié en las representaciones más recientes y en la convergencia de elementos globales y españoles en las diversas iteraciones del mito. Además, el libro se centra en revelar cómo las representaciones del vampiro van amoldándose a los cambios socioculturales. Con los cambios sociales se necesitan nuevos monstrous para fascinar y poner a prueba los valores anteriores. Los donvampiros aparecen para retar especialmente al patriarcado y, con ello, poner en evidencia la opresión que ha ejercido sobre las personas que no han encajado en sus moldes tradicionales. Este libro puede ser de interés tanto para académicos como para aficionados a la literatura y al cine donjuanescos y de vampiros.

The sensational, lurid, and wickedly entertaining true story of the brothers who invented Hollywood to become the godfathers of cinema - movie moguls Nicholas and Joseph Schenck - studded with glamorous stars, scandals, mobsters, murders, and one legendary blond bombshell. . .Groundbreaking pioneers of the Hollywood Dream Factory, Joseph and Nicholas Schenck may not have been household names like the Warner brothers or Louis B. Mayer, but they were infinitely more powerful, influential—and ruthless. A pair of Russian immigrants with giant ambitions, the Schencks turned their small nickelodeon business in New York’s Bowery into a partnership with Loew’s movie theaters and a controlling interest in three major studios: MGM, 20th Century Fox, and United Artists. They painted the silver screen silver, laid the foundations for the all-powerful studio system, and ruled a global movie empire from their Gatsby-sized mansions on the East and West coasts. The Schencks had become moguls.Their story is the stuff of legends—and their scandals are among the greatest stories Hollywood never told. This riveting, behind-the-scenes account reveals the suprising truth about:The union-busting mob deal that landed Joe Schenck in federal prison for four years—on tax evasion charges including deductions for a menage a trois.The cutthroat and merciless political maneuvering that defined the Hollywood studio heads.The lurid murder charges against silent film star “Fatty” Arbuckle—whose legal defense was paid for by Joe Schenck.Joe’s secret infatuation with Marilyn Monroe, even though Marilyn’s mother named her Norma after Joe’s wife!The brothers’ ingenious creation of the Academy of Motion Pictures and the Oscars—and indomitable control over the entire film industry.From the earliest days of silent films and the swinging era of the Roaring Twenties, through the Golden Age of the studio system and the patriotic call of WWII, to the Red Scare paranoia of the McCarthy years, the history of the Schenck brothers is the story of Hollywood itself—and the endurng power of the American Dream. Moguls is a must-read for film fans, history buffs, and anyone who loves the movies.

WHAT HAVE WE HERE? follows Billy Dee Williams from his childhood growing up in Harlem to his days on Broadway and in Hollywood before landing the role in George Lucas' space opera that would win him everlasting fame.Over a 60-year career spanning Broadway, music, movies, and television, Billy's tales and travels include Lawrence Olivier, Marlon Brando, James Baldwin, Henry Fonda, Duke Ellington, Berry Gordy, Diana Ross, Richard Pryor, Sylvester Stallone, Diahann Carroll, and a world of less famous but no less colourful characters.And that's just his life on this planet. As hundreds of millions of Star Wars fans worldwide know, Williams is and always will be Lando Calrissian, the double-dealing, outlandishly handsome rogue from George Lucas' classic Star Wars adventures The Empire Strikes Back and The Return of the Jedi, a role he reprised in 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

"A highly illustrated analysis of fictional sporting events from twenty-six popular movies, including imagined tickets to the competitions, play maps, and other ephemera"--

"The Langoliers" follows a red-eye flight from L.A. to Boston, and after an inexplicable event, only a handful of passengers survive. When they land, they find themselves in an eerily empty world, where something is waiting for them..."The Langoliers" follows a red-eye flight from L.A. to Boston, and after an inexplicable event, only a handful of passengers survive. When they land, they find themselves in an eerily empty world, where something is waiting for them...Stephen King's novella "The Langoliers" was published in 1990 as part of the chilling collection, Four Past Midnight.4 years later, writer/director Tom Holland began his journey to bring it to the TV screen. The challenge: Turn the original 200+ page story into a 4-hour, two-night, TV mini-series screenplay. The challenge was met, and the mini-series was a smashing success.Please enjoy your in-flight entertainment. Thank you for flying the not-so-friendly skies with us.

"Each of the trials detailed in this book dominated the world's news media and gripped public attention. After examining the evidence, if you had been a member of the jury, what would have been your verdict? Guilty? Or Not Guilty?"--Publisher provided description.

With the mainstream's growing acceptance of worlds and storytelling spread among several different texts - e.g., films, television series, novels, and comics - this pioneering study employs a multidisciplinary approach combining transmediality, network theory, and narratology to analyze the narrative network of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this analysis, Christopher Hansen thoroughly examines storytelling techniques while providing a fresh theoretical framework to develop a structural model for interconnected narratives. He redefines our understanding of narrative dynamics in one of the most successful cinematic franchises of all time.

Xala (1974) by the pioneering Senegalese director Ousmane Sembene, was acclaimed on its release for its scorching critique of postcolonial African society, and it cemented Sembene's status as a wholly new kind of politically engaged, pan-African, auteur film-maker. Centring on the story of businessman El Hadji and the impotence that afflicts him on his marriage to a young third wife, Xala vividly captures the cultural and political upheaval of 1970s Senegal, while suggesting the radical potential of dissent, solidarity and collective action, embodied by El Hadji's student daughter Rama and the group of urban 'undesirables' who act as a kind of raw chorus to the affairs of the neocolonial elite. James S. Williams's lucid study traces Xala's difficult production history and analyses its daring combination of political and domestic drama, oral narrative, social realism, symbolism, satire, documentary, mysticism and Marxist analysis. Yet from its dazzling extended opening sequence of revolution as performance to its suspended climax of redemption through ritualised spitting, Xala presents a series of conceptual and formal challenges that resist a simple reading of the film as allegory. Highlighting often overlooked elements of Sembene's intricate, experimental film-making, including provocative shifts in mood and poetic, even subversively erotic, moments, Williams reveals Xala as a visionary work of both African cinema and Third Cinema that extended the parameters of postcolonial film practice and still resounds today with its searing inventive power.

In this new edition of Licence To Thrill, James Chapman builds upon the success of his classic work, regarded as the definitive scholarly study of the history of the James Bond film series from the first picture, Dr No (1962), to the present. He considers the origins of the films in the spy thrillers of Ian Fleming and examines the production histories of the films in the contexts of the British and international film industries. This edition includes a new introduction and chapters on Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015) and No Time to Die (2021). Chapman explores how the films have changed over time in response to developments in the wider film culture and society at large. He charts the ever-evolving Bond formula, analysing the films' representations of nationhood, class, and gender in a constantly shifting cinematic and ideological landscape.

When Carole Lombard was tragically killed in a plane crash on January 16, 1942, she was 33 years old and had been a film actress for almost 20 years, yet her best work probably still lay ahead. She had reached a career high point, earning praise for her talents as a comedienne as well as a dramatic actress. As well liked as she was on screen, she was equally popular off screen, known for being witty, uninhibited and a great party-giver. Blonde and beautiful, she reigned as the queen of Hollywood when she married Clark Gable, its king. This book offers a thorough examination of her too-short life and provides information about her 78 films, including cast and credits, synopses, reviews and comments. Photographs from her life and films complete the work.

This book traces the origins of Baz Luhrmann¿s Moulin Rouge! (2001) to opera, employing a variety of theoretical frameworks to highlight their aesthetic and ideological correlation. Through intertextuality, allusions to opera are examined in terms of story, setting and character, while issues of social class, gender representation and orientalism are raised. Prominent examples from opera include Verdi¿s La Traviata, Puccini¿s La Bohème as well as 19th century French opera, such as works by Offenbach, Massenet and Gounod. Furthermore, the book explores how the formal elements of opera are translated into the film with a postmodern twist, thus enhancing the interplay between the two media. Moulin Rouge!¿s theatricality and self-reflexivity renegotiate the tropes of stage performance, rendering the film a love letter to opera.

Author Joe Shrager, MD, doctor and playwright, offers his latest masterpiece "The Curious Trial of Dr. Allen Fine". Mr. Motis was seeing Dr. Fine for a rare skin disease. Treatment included ultraviolet light sessions in an ultraviolet light box four times a week. Mr. Motis was given strict instructions on how to stand in the light box, so that he would not get burned. When he failed to follow instructions, certain parts of his body got 2nd degree burns, resulting in painful blisters. He wound up suing Dr. Fine. In "The Curious Trial of Dr. Allen Fine", readers will discover the intricate details of how the trial ends and whether or not Dr. Fine prevails.

TSUI HARK: THE DRAGON MASTER OF CHINESE CINEMA: A Critical Study¿¿¿¿¿ By Jeremy Mark Robinson ¿¿¿¿¿ Tsui Hark is the dragon master of Chinese cinema (Stephen Teo calls Tsui a 'lion dancer among film directors'). Yes - a master, a lion dancer, a sifu, a wizard, a dragon. ¿¿¿¿¿ Tsui Hark is a one-man film industry - as a glance as his list of credits will show, along with setting up his own film company in 1983, Film Workshop. Tsui Hark directs movies like a force of nature. The energy coming off the screen is stupendous. He is a fearless filmmaker, willing to try anything to get a good shot. That feeling of fearlessness, and wildness, coupled with imagination and technical brilliance makes Tsui an incredibly formidable filmmaker. There are very few filmmakers on the scene today with those qualities in such abundance. When you come back to a Tsui Hark picture after looking at other movies for a while, you realize that this guy is so passionate about cinema, so willing to try anything, to experiment, to push the boundaries of what cinema can do, of what cinema can be. This man is on fire. Tsui Hark was born on January 2, 1951 (or February 15; some sources say 1950), in French Cochin China (Saigon, Vietnam). His name was originally Tsui Man-kong (he also been known as Mark Yu). In Cantonese, his name is Chui Hak; in Mandarin, it's Xu Ke. He had sixteen siblings (from three marriages). His father was a pharmacist. Tsui changed his name from 'Tsui Man-kong' to 'Tsui Hark' because he thought it was too soft, and for his 'King Kong' nickname. Tsui grew up in Saigon until the family moved to Hong Kong in 1966 (Tsui said he migrated around the age of 13, which make it 1964; others say he was 14).As a producer, Tsui Hark has been responsible for masterpieces including: the Better Tomorrow series, the Chinese Ghost Story series, the Swordsman series, New Dragon Gate Inn and The Killer, plus a host of hugely enjoyable films, such as: Once Upon a Time in China 4, Once Upon a Time In China 6, Vampire Hunters and Black Mask. Directors often work in contrasts - if they've just done a comedy, they might fancy a drama next. Tsui wanted to do something silly after his first three movies, which were 'very serious and very depressing'. Hence All the Wrong Clues, which was his first commercial hit (in 1981). And since then, Tsui had rarely let a year pass without releasing a movie as a director or producer (sometimes two! Sometimes three!). By 2014, Tsui had directed around 43 feature films. They include the Once Upon a Time In China series, the Detective Dee series, Blade, We're Going To Eat You, The Master, Zu: Warriors From the Magic Mountain, A Better Tomorrow 3, Green Snake, The Lovers, Seven Swords, Journey To the West, Shanghai Blues and Peking Opera Blues. ¿¿¿¿¿ Fully illustrated in colour, with over 240 images from the films of Tsui Hark and other Chinese and Hong Kong productions. With filmography, bibliography and notes. 712 pages. Hardcover, with a full colour laminate cover, and a color jacket (flyleaf). www.crmoon.com

Künstliche Intelligenz verändert die Welt des Erzählens fundamental. Der renommierte Dramaturg und Autor Oliver Schütte gibt einen umfassenden Einblick in die Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der KI für das kreative Schreiben. Die breite Palette reicht von Brainstorming, Recherche, Titelfindung bis hin zur Figurenentwicklung. Schütte zeigt fundiert und kritisch, wie Autoren dieses Instrument optimal nutzen können, um an Romanen und Drehbüchern zu arbeiten. Dabei stellt er viele konkrete Anwendungsbeispiele vor, die sofort umgesetzt werden können. Er warnt aber auch vor übertriebenen Erwartungen und betont die unersetzliche Rolle der menschlichen Kreativität. Ein zeitgemäßes und aufklärendes Buch für alle Autorinnen und Autoren im digitalen Zeitalter.Das Update beschreibt in einem zusätzlichen Kapitel die neuesten Programme bis einschließlich Juli 2024, die für das Entwickeln von Geschichten relevant sind.

The Videography of Darcy Lange is a critical monograph of a pivotal figure in early analogue video. Trained as a sculptor at the Royal College of Art, Lange developed a socially engaged video practice with remarkable studies of people at work in industrial, farming, and teaching contexts that drew from conceptual art, social documentary and structuralist filmmaking. Lange saw in portable video a democratic tool for communication and social transformation, continuing the legacy of the revolutionary avant-garde projects that merged art with social life and turned audiences into producers. This book follows Lange's trajectory from his early observational studies to the crisis of representation and socially engaged video and activism, as it is shaped by, and resists, the artistic, cultural and political preoccupations of the 1970s and 1980s. It strikes a balance between being a monographic account providing a close analysis of Lange's oeuvre and drawing from unpublished archival materials¿a sort of catalogue raisonné¿whilst maintaining a breadth with theoretical discourses around the themes of labour and class, education, and indigenous struggles central to his work. The book's frameworks of Conceptual Art, structuralist and ethnographic film theory, social documentary and the critique of representation, video as social practice and the notion of 'feedback', participatory socially engaged art and postcolonial and indigenous theory,¿expand our understanding of video outside the predominant structuralist tendencies. Lange's transnational and nomadic career introduces notions of alterity and challenges nationalistic accounts that excluded him in the past.

Understanding the Importance of KnowledgeIn this fast-paced, ever-changing world, knowledge is undoubtedly the key to success and empowerment. It is often said that knowledge is power, and indeed, it holds immense significance in every aspect of our lives. Whether you are an individual striving for personal growth or a professional aiming to excel in your career, understanding the importance of knowledge is crucial.Knowledge empowers us and enables us to make informed decisions. It equips us with the necessary tools to navigate through life's challenges and opportunities. When we possess knowledge, we gain confidence in our abilities and have a clearer understanding of the world around us. This self-assurance allows us to take calculated risks and make choices that align with our goals and aspirations.Furthermore, knowledge opens doors to endless possibilities. It broadens our horizons and exposes us to new ideas, perspectives, and cultures. By continuously seeking knowledge, we expand our minds and foster a sense of curiosity and lifelong learning. This curiosity fuels our personal growth and allows us to adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of the world.In the professional sphere, knowledge is the foundation of success. In today's competitive job market, having expertise in a particular field or industry is a significant advantage. Employers value individuals who possess relevant knowledge and skills, as they can contribute effectively to the growth and development of the organization. Furthermore, knowledge empowers professionals to stay ahead of the curve, adapt to changing trends, and remain competitive in their careers.Beyond personal and professional growth, knowledge is also instrumental in societal progress. A knowledgeable society is a progressive society. It fosters innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving. When individuals have access to knowledge and information, they can actively participate in shaping their communities and influencing positive change. Knowledge empowers individuals to challenge existing norms, question authority, and create a more inclusive and equitable society.

In this issue, Mike Nesbitt takes us on a nostalgic journey back to the days of VHS, when Bootleg Bruce Lee tapes were the most sought-after movies (Uncut), complete with original advertisements and video sleeves.Game of Death "Not just another fight fest"We have an exclusive interview with Jeff Chin, the gatekeeper of Bruce Lee's legacy, who shares insights into his remarkable Bruce Lee collection. Additionally, Simon Pritchard and I sit down with author Thomas Lee to discuss his latest book, "The Bruce Lee Code."Bruce Lee Exploitation makes a comeback as we delve into the new "Clones of Bruce Lee" documentary. Furthermore, we talked to Matthew Routledge about his upcoming documentary, "Return to Thailand," which revisits the locations where "The Big Boss" was filmed.For our American audience, USA collector Harry McKenzie showcases some of his impressive Bruce Lee memorabilia. Plus, don't miss Bruce Lee's "The Rooftop Photo Gallery."Johnny Burnett provides in-depth reviews of the latest Bruce Lee releases on 4K UHD that are coming our way, and much more.

ANOTHER GREAT ISSUEINSIDETHE BRUCE LEE CODEBRUCEPLOITATIONRETURN TO THAILANDGUARDIAN OF BRUCE LEE'S LEGACYBRUCE LEE MEMORABILIAROOFTOP PHOTO GALLERY25 MEMORABLEENTER THE DRAGON MOMENTTHE BRUCE LEE COLUMNPLUS LOTS MORE

This book studies American science fiction films depicting invasions of the USA and Earth by extra- terrestrials within the context of imperialism from 1950-2020. It shows how such films imagine America and its allies as objects of colonial control. This trope enables filmmakers to explore the ethics of American interventionism abroad either by defending the status quo or by questioning interventionism. The study shows how these films comment on American domestic hegemonic practices regarding racial or gender hierarchies, as well as hegemonic practices abroad. Beginning with the Cold War consensus in the 1950s, the study shows how hegemony at home and abroad promotes division in the culture.

What's a Guyver? What's a Zoanoid? And what is a crew of young, relatively new filmmakers to do with a niche licensed property from Japan? For the first time, author Dom O'Brien delves deep into the Guyver film archives to get detailed insights from the talented cast and crew and explore what it took to make The Guyver and Guyver: Dark Hero. It is a tale about a ragtag group of friends and filmmakers who, through creative experimentation, ingenuity, and persistence, would overcome low budgets and numerous challenges to make a duo of cult classics that continue to inspire a new generation of filmmakers and fans more than 30 years on. Budget Biomorphs: The Making of The Guyver Films includes: Over 200 photos ranging from never-before-seen images, rare production sketches, design concepts, and deleted scenes. Over 40 interviews from key members of the cast and crew, including Screaming Mad George, Brian Yuzna, Steve Wang, Ted Smith, and Wyatt Weed. Plus, a foreword by actor/screenwriter David Hayter and an afterword by the co-director of The Guyver and director of Guyver: Dark Hero, Steve Wang.

What's a Guyver? What's a Zoanoid? And what is a crew of young, relatively new filmmakers to do with a niche licensed property from Japan? For the first time, author Dom O'Brien delves deep into the Guyver film archives to get detailed insights from the talented cast and crew and explore what it took to make The Guyver and Guyver: Dark Hero. It is a tale about a ragtag group of friends and filmmakers who, through creative experimentation, ingenuity, and persistence, would overcome low budgets and numerous challenges to make a duo of cult classics that continue to inspire a new generation of filmmakers and fans more than 30 years on. Budget Biomorphs: The Making of The Guyver Films includes: Over 200 photos ranging from never-before-seen images, rare production sketches, design concepts, and deleted scenes. Over 40 interviews from key members of the cast and crew, including Screaming Mad George, Brian Yuzna, Steve Wang, Ted Smith, and Wyatt Weed. Plus, a foreword by actor/screenwriter David Hayter and an afterword by the co-director of The Guyver and director of Guyver: Dark Hero, Steve Wang.

Streetcar Sandwiches is a screenplay showing the efforts the owner of a sandwich shop in Uptown New Orleans undertakes to keep her business running. Not only does she have to deal with a menagerie of all types of employees, she has to comply with onerous and often conflicting regulations from several government bureaus. How she handles what turns into an ordeal threatens to change her naturally optimistic and pleasant personality. It leads directly to an outcome that could only have occurred in the Big Easy.

The definitive history and celebration of the groundbreaking show RuPaul's Drag Race in its first decade, from a Burbank basement set all the way to the Emmy's, and every weave in-between,  as told by its stars, producers and fans.​ Four-time Emmy-winning series RuPaul's Drag Race never set out to find mainstream success. Over thirteen years and about 160 drag queen contestants later, everything from its language and style has seeped into the culture, cementing its place in herstory, one tuck at a time. With viewers from all walks of life, Drag Race has become a worldwide phenomenon. Told over its first ten years, And Don't F*ck It Up tells a cultural history through the stories of the people who lived it: the creators of the show, the contestants, the crew, the judges, and even some key (famous) fans. It traces the evolution of the show—and its queens—through its first 14 gag-worthy seasons, serving up all kinds of behind-the-scenes realness. With a history as shady as it is inspiring, the once-in-a-generation success story of RuPaul’s Drag Race is explored here as never before, in intimate, exuberant, unfettered detail.