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Monumental monografi over Herzogs oeuvre og poetik, rigt illustreret med over 100 farvefotos Instruktøren Werner Herzogs visuelle vovemod har dannet præcedens og han er blevet kultfigur og forbillede for en helt ny generation af filmskabere, internationalt såvel som i Danmark. Bredest kendt blev han for sine film med den gale Klaus Kinski, men er i dag dokumentargenrens store navn, der forbinder de europæiske nybølger med succesfuld amerikansk mainstream. Bogen fører læseren ind i et værk der bl.a. beskriver gangsterpræster, bjørnehviskere, skospisning, revolutionære filmkunstnere … og en enkelt pingvin. Samt ikke mindst vigtige perspektiver på en tid med fake news. Skrevet af Kristoffer Hegnsvad, dokumentarist, samt Film&TV-redaktør og kritiker ved Dagbladet Politiken. Han har læst på Københavns Universitet og Sorbonne og har instrueret filmene Laamb og Looking for Exits – Conversations with a Wingsuit Artist. I 2016 deltog han på Werner Herzogs provisoriske filmskole for instruktørtalenter, The Rogue Film School.

Lars von Triers film- og tv-produktioner har siden hans biografdebut med The Element of Crime i 1984 udløst stærke reaktioner hos publikum, og desuden har han vakt opsigt i hele filmverdenen med Dogme 95-manifestet. I dag regner mange Trier blandt de største nulevende filminstruktører, og med hver ny film forventes han at sætte nye standarder for, hvad filmmediet kan. I denne bog undersøges Lars von Triers affektskabende og etisk involverende stil med udgangspunkt i hans værker over en 30-årig periode, helt op til hans seneste film, Nymphomaniac. Centralt i Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsens læsninger står væsentlige analytiske begreber som det haptiske, det affektive, det diagrammatiske og det signaletiske materiale, der med Gilles Deleuze anvendes til at betegne det, der i filmene undslipper en repræsentationel analyse. Lars von Triers fornyelse af filmen 1984-2014 giver en omfattende læsning af Lars von Triers værker i lyset af Deleuzes (film)filosofi og udfolder en ny affektdiagrammatisk filmteori. Løbende inddrages Gilles Deleuzes og Félix Guattaris filosofiske arbejder, samt bl.a. Brian Massumis fortolkning af Baruch de Spinozas affektbegreb og C.S. Peirces diagrammatiske tegn. Bogen giver således en nytænkende analyse og diskussion af samtlige hovedværker af en af vor tids mest anerkendte filminstruktører. Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, ph.d., professor mso ved Nordiske studier, Institut for Kommunikation og Kultur, Aarhus Universitet.

Colours of Film is a captivating book by Charles Bramesco, a renowned author in the literary world. Published by QUARTO in 2023, this book delves into the intricate relationship between cinema and color. Bramesco, with his eloquent writing style, explores how filmmakers use color to evoke emotions, tell stories, and bring their visions to life. The genre of this book can be best described as a blend of Film Studies and Visual Arts, offering a unique perspective on the use of color in films. This book is a must-read for movie enthusiasts, film students, and anyone with an interest in visual storytelling. Published by the esteemed QUARTO, Colours of Film is a testament to Bramesco's deep understanding and love for cinema. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of film and discover the magic of color with Colours of Film.

Use this deluxe, faux-leather Lord of the Rings™–inspired journal to record the experiences of your next adventure or write your life’s story. This notebook is the perfect companion, no matter where your path takes you in Middle-earth™.184 RULED PAGES: Includes 184 pages of high-quality paper to give you plenty of space to record your notes and thoughts or to chart a course back to the Shire™. STAY-CLOSED ELASTIC BAND WITH CHARM: Keep your thoughts secure with the elastic band closure, accented with a metal and enamel Leaf of Lórien™ charm to inspire bravery and Elvish honor. HIGH QUALITY AND ETHICAL: The journal has a durable, vegan faux-leather cover featuring a golden design of the One Ring™’s inscription in the Dark Tongue of Mordor™. CONVENIENT SIZE: This 5.75 x 8.25-inch journal is a comfortable size to journal anywhere and easily fits in a bag or backpack to take with you on the road. PERFECT FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS: Whether you are new to the world of Lord of the Rings™ or a seasoned fan, this hardcover journal is perfect for any admirer of the books or films. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION / COLLECT THEM ALL: Collect more great stationery products from Insights inspired by The Lord of the Rings™, including The Lord of the Rings: One Ring Traveler's Notebook Set, The Lord of the Rings: Stationery Set, and The Lord of the Rings: The One Ring Glass Candle. The Insights Lord of the Rings™ stationery line makes a thoughtful gift for any Middle-earth™ fan or budding, avid reader.

Here is a look behind the frozen fjords and ice caves of Berk at the making of the sequel to a beloved animated classic. This full-color, lavishly illustrated book features more than 650 paintings, drawings, sketches, models, film stills, lighting studies, color keys, story boards, and photographs. Along with quotes from all the principal filmmakers there is also an introduction by the writer/director Dean DeBlois and a foreword by Gerard Butler, the voice of Stoick.In this brilliantly conceived sequel, we are on a journey of exploration to new lands, four-winged dragons, long-lost love, vicious and powerful enemies, and ginormous Bewilderbeasts.How does a movie of such imagination and magnitude come into creation? Well, you begin with an incredibly talented team of artists, writers, engineers, animators, modelers, and tech wizards and you let their creativity soar. The result is a stunning, original vision?bigger, better, and fiercer than ever?of an earth-shattering, fire-breathing sequel to the legendary story of Vikings and dragons in the frozen north.Hold on to your dragons, fans and friends, you're in for the ride of a lifetime!

"Bond, James Bond." Seit Sean Connery 1962 diese unsterblichen Worte äußerte, hat der schneidigste Geheimagent der Kinogeschichte Zuschauer in aller Welt erobert und begeistert. Der von Autor Ian Fleming erfundene, unverwüstliche aber stets gentlemanlike-stilvolle britische Charakter wurde in 25 von EON produzierten Filmen über die Jahrzehnte von sechs verschiedenen Darstellern gespielt.Für unseren Herausgeber Paul Duncan öffnete die Produktionsfirma EON ihre Archive voller Fotos, Entwürfe, Storyboards und weiterer Materialien. Zwei Jahre lang wühlte er sich durch eine Million Bilder und hundert Schränke voller Akten. Herausgekommen ist das umfassendste Making-of sämtlicher, jemals gedrehter James-Bond-Filme, von James Bond jagt Dr. No (1962) bis zu Keine Zeit zu sterben, der 2021 in die Kinos kam, inklusive der Parodie Casino Royale (1967) und Sag niemals nie (1983), die beide nicht von EON produziert wurden.Die unzähligen, bislang unveröffentlichten Fotos, Bühnenbilder, Storyboards und Produktionsmemos werden abgerundet durch eine Oral History, in der 150 Schauspieler und Crew-Mitglieder, von Produzenten und Regisseuren über Ausstatter und Tricktechniker bis hin zu Stuntmen, die wahren Insider-Geschichten der Bond-Filme erzählen - ein einmaliger Blick hinter die Kulissen des erfolgreichsten und am längsten laufenden Franchise der Filmgeschichte und eine würdige Hommage an den smartesten Geheimagenten, Weltenretter, Playboy und Sprücheklopfer der Filmgeschichte.Diese aktualisierte Ausgabe enthält exklusive Fotos und brandneue Interviews mit Daniel Craig, Regisseur Cary Fukunaga, den Produzenten Michael G. Wilson und Barbara Broccoli sowie vielen anderen und enthüllt die ganze Wahrheit hinter der emotional aufgeladenen Entstehung von No Time To Die (Keine Zeit zu sterben). Die in Wort und Bild erzählte Geschichte der erfolgreichsten und langlebigsten Filmreihe der Kinogeschichte, erstellt mit uneingeschränktem Zugang zu den Bond-Archiven Über 1.007 Abbildungen, darunter zahlreiche bislang unveröffentlichte Stand- und Set-Fotos, geheime Aktennotizen, Dokumente, Storyboards, Modelle und Plakate sowie nicht realisierte Ideen und Alternativentwürfe Hintergrund-Stories von Menschen, die dabei waren: Produzenten, Regisseure, Schauspieler, Drehbuchautoren, Ausstatter, Tricktechniker, Stuntmen und andere Crewmitglieder Mit allen jemals gedrehten Bond-Filmen, von James Bond jagt Dr. No (1962) bis Keine Zeit zu sterben (2021)

Discover the loyalty of your inner Hufflepuff with this yearlong guided journal inspired by the beloved Harry Potter films.In the Harry Potter films, students sorted into the house of Hufflepuff are known for their kindness and loyalty. Now, fans of the iconic film series can embrace their inner Hufflepuff with this deluxe guided journal. Featuring classic Hufflepuff iconography, this yearlong journal includes a mixture of one-line-a-day activities, lists, and free-writing prompts to help fans tap into and develop the key trait that makes Hufflepuffs so special: their loyalty. With film quotes from famous Hufflepuffs throughout and prompts and activities inspired by key scenes from the movies, From the Films of Harry Potter: Kindness: A Guided Journal for Embracing Your Inner Hufflepuff offers Harry Potter fans a space for self-reflection, evaluation, and empowerment inspired by the movies they love.

Celebrate the magic of Hogwarts™ with this adorable plush journal inspired by Harry’s loyal companion Hedwig™. Let this fluffy Hedwig™ journal swoop into your life and add some magic to your desk at work or school.  184-RULED PAGES: With lined pages throughout, there is ample room for all your notes on owl care and Hogwarts™ memories.  UNIQUE WAND PEN: Swish and flick with every word you write. Clasped within Hedwig’s talons, find your very own wand pen replica of Harry’s wand pen.  CONVENIENT SIZE: This 6.5 x 8.75–inch journal is a comfortable size to journal anywhere and easy to throw in a bag or backpack to take with you as you set off to the Owlery™.  PERFECT FOR ALL AGES: The Hedwig Plush Journal makes a wonderful gift for lifelong fans of the Harry Potter™ films as well as younger fans who have recently discovered the Wizarding World™.

"Dansk stumfilm" er en smuk coffee-table bog, som tager læseren med tilbage til dansk stumfilms storhedstid i begyndelsen af det 20. århundrede. Dengang idérige iværksættere så muligheder i et nyt medie og skabte internationale succeser fra en kolonihavegrund i Valby. Hvor skuespillere som Asta Nielsen og Valdemar Psilander gjorde kometkarriere og blev verdenskendte superstjerner over night. En spændende tid, hvor kreativitet og skabertrang var i højsædet, og hvor publikum konstant var sultent efter mere.Bogen er rigt illustreret med et fantastisk billedmateriale fra stumfilmens guldalder. Mange af stumfilmene er først blevet restaureret for nyligt, dermed indeholder bogen billedmateriale, som ikke har været vist i over hundrede år. Bogen giver et unikt tilbageblik til en tid, hvor dansk film var i absolut særklasse og stod bag nogle af de største nyskabelser og landvindinger inden for filmkunst.

Mask your written thoughts and secrets in this deluxe replica of Tom Riddle’s diary as seen in the Harry Potter™ films, complete with an invisible ink pen and basilisk tooth ribbon marker.Whether you’re writing anagrams of your name or unpacking your emotions, this replica of Tom Riddle’s diary slashed by the tooth of the Basilisk is the perfect outlet for your imagination. This blank notebook is accompanied by an invisible ink pen and magical light so that you can cloak anything you write. 192 RULED PAGES: Includes 192 pages of quality paper to give you plenty of space to record your deep and unexplored thoughts. INVISIBLE INK PEN: Write your most sensitive thoughts in invisible ink and keep your secrets safe from prying eyes. To uncover them again, simply wave the included magical light over your writing. ENAMEL CHARM RIBBON MARKER: Never lose your place with the velvet ribbon marker adorned with a metal and enamel charm of a Basilisk’s tooth. HIGH QUALITY VEGAN LEATHER: The durable, vegan faux leather cover featuring the striking tooth impression of a Basilisk makes this journal a beautiful and lasting keepsake. CONVENIENT SIZE: This 5.25 x 8.25-inch journal is a comfortable size to journal anywhere and easily fits in a bag or backpack to take with you on the go. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Collect more great stationery products inspired by the Wizarding World™ including Hermione Granger™ Softcover Journal, Hogwarts™ 12-Month Undated Planner, and Marauder's Map Lock and Key Diary all from Insights

The long-awaited first work of non-fiction from the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: a deliriously entertaining, wickedly intelligent cinema book as unique and creative as anything by Quentin Tarantino.

100 film fra det 20. århundrede gennemgås grundigt. De 100 film er ordnet kronologisk. Den første film der bliver genmmegået er Josef von Sternbergs "Den blå engel" (1930) og bogen afsluttes med "Breaking the Waves" (1996) af Lars von Trier.idden /title /head body center h1 403 Forbidden /h1 /center /body /htmlDen danske filminstruktør og filmproducent Christian Braad Thomsen (f. 1940) debuterede som forfatter i 1971. Han er uddannet fra Den Danske Filmskole, har været direktør for Odense Film Festival og medlem af Statens Kunstfonds repræsentantskab. I 1991 kom han på Kulturministeriets livsvarige ydelse.

Covering everything from Basilisks to Zouwus, Harry Potter: Creatures of the Wizarding World is a visual guide to the magical creatures from all eight Harry Potter and three Fantastic Beasts films. In this comprehensive, updated and expanded edition of Harry Potter: The Creature Vault, read how the creatures were brought to life on screen along with rare concept illustrations, behind-the-scenes photography, and filmmaking secrets from the Warner Bros. archive.Go behind the scenes of the Wizarding World in this in-depth guide to the making of the on-screen magical creatures from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. For the first time, fans can learn about the conception and creation of the Basilisk, Bowtruckles, Zouwu, and more in this comprehensive, fully updated and expanded edition of Harry Potter: The Creature Vault. Harry Potter: Creatures of the Wizarding World includes thrilling insights into the creation of the magical creatures for all eight Harry Potter films and the entire Fantastic Beasts series. Filled with cast and crew interviews, behind-the-scenes photographs, concept art, and film facts, this visual feasts of Wizarding World creatures delivers a fascinating look into the development of all the creatures, from Dementors and house-elves to Thunderbirds and Nifflers. This updated and expanded collectible volume is an ideal resource for both longtime Harry Potter fans looking to learn about their favorite on-screen creatures and new fans just starting their journey into the Wizarding World. 11 FEATURED FILMS: Comprehensive and detailed profiles of the beloved creatures from every Wizarding World film, including all eight Harry Potter films and the Fantastic Beasts series STUNNING IMAGES: This in-depth visual guide features exclusive, behind-the-scenes photography of the creatures of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE: Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts: Creatures of the Wizarding World features all your favorite magical creatures from both the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series, from Aragog the Acromantula to Zouwus EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Featuring behind-the-scenes insights from the concept artists and filmmakers COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Pair this visual guide with Harry Potter: The Film Vault: The Complete Series, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald: Movie Magic, and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore: Movie Magic OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Created in collaboration with Warner Bros. Entertainment

Welcome to Color Me Creepy, a unique coloring book that invites you to a land where incredible artistry and limitless imagination collide.Unleash your inner artist as you make your way through a collection of scorching illustrations, each intricately designed to captivate and challenge your coloring skills. Dive into the chilling depths of your own creativity and bring these amazing characters to life with a vibrant palette. Whether you choose to paint the nightmarish or the enchanting, Color Me Creepy promises an immersive coloring adventure that will delight you for hours.So grab your crayons, markers, or crayons and begin your journey into the macabre and magic. Color Me Creepy invites you to explore the dark and fantastic, one stroke of color at a time. Give in to the charm of mystery and let your imagination run wild as you embark on this fascinating coloring book adventureThis Coloring Book feature30 unique coloring pages, no repeatSingle-sided print to prevent bleed-throughLarge-sized 8.5 x 11-inch pagesSuitable for markers, gel, pens, coloring pencils, and fine linersPremium finish cover design

We have done with great success many specials in the past 2 years including "Brett Ratner Rush Hour Special, Jackie Chan Special, Sammo Hung Special, and Angela Mao special, This time we dedicate an issue to one of my favorites "Yuen Biao".Yuen Biao is one that should not be overlooked. Despite his impressive athleticism, comedic timing, and acrobatics, Biao is often overshadowed by his peers, Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan. But it's time to give this Peking Opera School alumnus the recognition he deserves.Join us as we delve into the world of Yuen Biao from his early career as a stuntman and extra to his transition into a full-fledged lead, we'll explore the films that showcase Biao's versatility, athleticism, and comedic timingWith some great Articles includingPaul Bramhills" Yeun Biao - Once upon a time in the '90s A retrospective of his most overlooked decade"The Three Legends of Hong Kong Cinema: Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, and Yuen BiaoYuen Biao - The Seven Little FortunesYuen Biao: Leading Man of ActionYuen Biao Memorabilia sectionJustyn Hughes reviews Five films from the '90sYeun Biao - Photogalleryplus lots more.

"Following his underground hit Eraserhead and critically acclaimed The Elephant Man, visionary filmmaker David Lynch set his sights on bringing Frank Herbert's beloved sci-fi novel Dune to the screen. The project had already vexed directors such as Alejandro Jodorowsky (El Topo) and Ridley Scott (Alien). But by the early '80s Universal Pictures was prepared to give Lynch the keys to the kingdom - and the highest budget in the studio's history at the time - so that he could lend his surrealistic chops to this sprawling story of feuding space dynasties. As the hot young filmmaker commanded a cast with 42 major speaking parts as well as a crew of 1,700 (plus over 20,000 extras) on 80 sets built on 8 sound stages in Mexico, what happened next became as wild, complex, and full of intrigue as Herbert's novel itself. Film writer Max Evry goes behind the erratic ride of David Lynch's Dune like never before, with a years-in-the-making oral history culled from a lineup of new interviews with the film's stars (Kyle MacLachlan, Sean Young, Virginia Madsen, etc.), creatives, film executives, and insiders - not to mention Lynch himself. David Lynch's Dune initially left many filmgoers and reviewers scratching their heads, most dismissing the film upon its initial release. However, four decades and a big-budget remake later, Lynch's Dune is finally poised to find its rightful place alongside the director's other masterpieces such as Blue Velvet and Mullholland Drive. Max Evry's A Masterpiece in Disarray takes you back to 1984 with the deepest dive yet into the cult classic that is David Lynch's Dune"-- Provided by publisher.

"Featuring 8 newly commissioned pieces alongside more than 20 classic essays from the likes of Fraçnois Truffaut and Jonas Mekas, DO NOT DETONATE explores key influences on celebrated director Wes Anderson's new film Asteroid City. Together they form a detailed, captivating portrait of the mid-century film world and the enduring myths of the American West." --

Keep your passwords in one convenient place with this Harry Potter™–inspired password book with a cover design featuring the Unlocking Charm, Alohomora!NEVER FORGET A PASSWORD AGAIN: Use this time and headache-saving organizer to gain access to your most important websites and passwords. Featuring ALOHOMORA, the Unlocking Charm, in beautiful gold foil, this password book includes ample space to list websites, usernames, multiple passwords, and login hints. A–Z TABS: Organized with tabbed pages from A to Z, this password book makes it easy to access all of your website login information. 468 WEBSITE ENTRIES: For each website entry, there is also space for up to three different password changes, and a section for notes and hints. DISCREET DESIGN: This password book is designed to look like a regular journal without any obvious hint at what’s inside, so you can safely store it on your desk or bookshelf with confidence. An elastic band also helps keep your book securely closed. PERFECT HOME ACCESSORY: This practical password book is the perfect accessory for any student or Wizarding World™ fan who needs a little help organizing and remembering all of their important websites and logins

Achieve Hermione Granger™ levels of organization with this dated academic year planner inspired by the Harry Potter™ films.Following the 2023–2024 academic calendar (July–June), this planner offers students plenty of room to track and record homework reminders, test dates, study sessions, and more. DELUXE COVER: Features a vegan leather cover with a stunning deboss and gold foil design. You’ll be proud to carry this ethical and beautiful planner to class. WEEK AND MONTH VIEWS: Includes month-at-a-glance and week-to-week templates with plenty of room for all your appointments and reminders. RIBBON MARKER: Easily keep and find your place as you plan your studies throughout the year. MONTHLY TAB STICKERS: Includes monthly tab stickers for you to use so you can quickly access each month. ELASTIC BAND COVER: Keep your precious notes safe and secure. PRACTICAL POCKET: Store keepsakes, mementos, and notes. GENEROUS SIZE: The 7 x 10 size is perfect for a backpack, book bag, or at the ready on your desk. PERFECT FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS: You’ll never feel like you need a TIME-TURNER™ again! This 2023–2024 academic year planner is perfect for keeping both students and adult professionals organized and on track.

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ethan and Joel Coen’s cinematic triumph The Big Lebowski with this ultimate guide to life from the founders of the Church of Latter-Day Dude.When you seek salvation from this stressed-out, uptight world, there’s only one man to go to for guidance—the Dude. With a new introduction and updated content from the Dudeism priests and founders at the Church of Latter-Day Dude, this is the perfect gift for movie lovers and mindfulness seekers. At once helpful, funny and profound (like The Big Lebowski itself), this survival guide shows how to be as Dude-like as the Dude (well, almost): Secrets of sacred Dudeist practices The Seven Spiritual Laws of Taking It Easy Great Dudes who changed the world (without really trying) New feminist philosophy for special ladies The Way of the Dude applied to politics, ethics and finances A 12-step program for personal Dudevolution The science of really tying your room together All this and a lot more what-have-you. So the next time life throws you a gutterball, just pick up this book and ask, “What would the dude do?” It’s your answer for everything.

Neil Gaiman's complete original scripts for the highly anticipated six-episode original series, adapted from the classic novel he wrote with Terry PratchettFirst published nearly thirty years ago, the novel Good Omens has sold more than five million copies worldwide and is beloved by Gaiman and Pratchett fans alike. Collected here are Neil Gaiman's original scripts for the Good Omens television series, offering readers deeper insight into Gaiman's brilliant new adaptation of a masterwork.A tale of good and evil and the end of the world, Good Omens stars Michael Sheen as the angel Aziraphale, David Tennant as the demon Crowley, and Jon Hamm as the archangel Gabriel, as well as Anna Maxwell Martin, Josie Lawrence, Adria Arjona, Michael McKean, Jack Whitehall, Miranda Richardson, and Nick Offerman.

Often hailed as the 'best' James Bond film, From Russia With Love (1963) is celebrated for its direction by Terence Young, memorable performances from Sean Connery in his second outing as 007, Pedro Armendáriz as Kerim, Lotte Lenya as the lesbian villain Colonel Rosa Klebb, and Robert Shaw as Red Grant, the sexually ambiguous SPECTRE assassin. And regardless of its place within the longest-running continuous film series in cinema history, it is also an outstanding example of the British spy thriller in its own right.Llewella Chapman's study of the iconic film pinpoints its place within the James Bond film franchise, and its significant cultural value to critics and fans as well as this film's important place within British cinema history more widely. Drawing on a broad range of archival sources, Chapman traces the film's development and production history, including its adaptation from Ian Fleming's source novel, as well as its reception and lasting impact. Chapman also considers the film's portrayal of gender politics, with its queer villains counterpoised with the heterosexual couple Bond and his Russian counterpart Tatiana Romanova, the context of Cold War politics, and the influence of Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest (1959).

"The most important unpublished work on one of the greatest films of all time, The Godfather, written before filming, by the man who wrote and directed it--Francis Ford Coppola, then only thirty-two years old--reveals the intense creative process that went into creating this seminal film. With meticulous notes and impressions of Mario Puzo's novel, the Notebook was referred to by Coppola daily on set while he directed the movie. [This book] pulls back the curtain on the legendary filmmaker and the film that launched his illustrious career. Complete with an introduction by Francis Ford Coppola and exclusive photographs from on and off the set, this is a unique, beautiful, and faithful reproduction of Coppola's original notebook"--Publisher's website.

The full scripts of award-winning Downton Abbey, season one including previously unseen materialDownton Abbey has become an international phenomenon and the most successful British drama of our time. Created by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes, the first season delighted viewers and critics alike with stellar performances, ravishing costumes, and a gripping plot. Set in a grand country house during the late Edwardian era, season one of Downton Abbey follows the lives of the Crawley family upstairs and their servants downstairs as they approach the announcement of the First World War. Fellowes succeeds in not only entertaining his audience with a combination of sustained storylines and sharp one-liners but also in delivering a social commentary of British life. The scripts from season one give readers the opportunity to read the work in more detail and to study the characters, pace, and themes in depth. With extended commentary from Fellowes, highlighting key historical or dramatic details, this book gives invaluable insight, particularly for would-be screenwriters, into how Fellowes researched and crafted the world of Downton Abbey.Featuring full-color photographs

Hvorfor bliver vi tiltrukket og fascineret af uhyggelige hændelser i fiktiv form? Hvad er det, der gør, at vi ligefrem nyder at læse en roman eller se en film om en patologisk voldsforbryder, som vi under ingen omstændigheder ville have lyst til at møde i virkeligheden? Hvordan går det til, at personer, der ellers virker sunde og fornuftige, nyder det kolde gys, når vampyren blotter tænderne, og når psykopaten hæver øksen eller retter geværet mod et uskyldigt offers hoved? Og er offeret nu også altid helt uskyldigt?I bogen ”I lyst og død” dykker Rikke Schubart ned i gysets anatomi og gyserens historie. Bogen udkom første gang i 1993.Rikke Schubart (f. 1966) er lektor ved Institut for Design, Medier og Uddannelsesvidenskaber på RUC og har udgivet en lang række artikler og bøger om film, køn, kultur og medier.

De fleste kender til Amerikas "Vilde Vesten" gennem det sidste århundredes filmiske genfortællinger om livet blandt cowboys og indianere (på godt og ondt). Gennem tiden er der selvfølgelig også lavet videnskabelig analyser om både historiske og filmhistoriske aspekter af "Det Vilde Vesten". De fleste bøger, dokumentarfilm, blogs og internet-sider er dog for det meste på engelsk og sammenfatter ofte ikke det underholdende med de filmhistoriske og historiske aspekter. Som western-entusiast og historie-interesseret er denne bog et personligt bud på sammenhængen mellem underholdning, fiktion og fakta - på dansk.Som underholdning blev westerns en succes lige fra starten af filmens historie. For film, som for alle andre kunstarter gælder dog, at historierne er subjektive og ofte manipulerende i deres udtryk og fortælling.Vi har alle en opfattelse af hvad vi forstår ved "Det Vilde Vesten". Fortællingerne, som vi kender dem gennem litteratur og film, er i høj grad baseret på en blanding af myter og legender, krydret med historiske personer og hændelser. Med dette i baghovedet er det vigtigt at forstå at fortællingen og "Det vilde Vesten" er en grundlæggende del af amerikanernes selvforståelse og ikke mindst deres selviscenesættelse.

Amicus - The Studio That Made Us Scream and Scream Again offers an entertaining and affectionate overview of the legacy of this beloved studio and the films they produced. In the concluding chapter we shall also look at the work Milton Subotsky and Max Rosenberg did after Amicus folded. So, open that decanter of brandy, make sure there aren't any voodoo dolls or disembodied hands lying around, stay out of those catacombs, lock the doors lest an escaped maniac dressed as Father Christmas be lurking, watch out for the Werewolf Break, and prepare to enter the spooky, mysterious, eclectic, and wonderful world of Amicus Productions!

Seit im Jahr 1977 zum ersten Mal der magische Einleitungssatz " Es war einmal vor langer Zeit in einer weit, weit entfernten Galaxie ..." über die Kinoleinwand flimmerte, sind Generationen von Film- und Scifi-Fans L uke Skywalker, Han Solo, Prinzessin Leia, R2-D2 und C-3PO und natürlich dem beliebtesten Schurken und schlimmsten Vater des Universums, Darth Vader , auf ihren abenteuerlichen Reisen durch die endlosen Weiten des Alls gefolgt, haben - je nach der individuellen sittlich-moralischen Grunddisposition - aufseiten der Rebellen oder der Sturmtruppen gekämpft, den Millenium Falken geschrottet, mit Meister Yoda die Syntax verunstaltet und das Lichtschwert tanzen lassen. Mit seiner Sternensaga hat Georg Lucas eine Welt von mythischer Strahlkraft und das Filmfranchise der Kinogeschichte schlechthin erschaffen. Dass er sich bei der Konzeption von Star Wars durch das Buch "Der Heros in tausend Gestalten" des von ihm verehrten amerikanischen Literaturwissenschaftlers und Mythenforschers Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) und der darin beschriebenen archetypischen Grundstruktur der Heldenreise leiten ließ, ist mittlerweile feuilletonistisches Allgemeingut. Dass diese Rezeptur, angereichert mit Westernmotiven, Slapstickelementen, Popcorndialogen und etwas fernöstlicher Spiritualität und in Szene gesetzt mit einem bis dahin unbekannten Aufwand an Tricktechnik und Spezialeffekten , tatsächlich funktionierte und er ein Epos von bleibender Faszination erfunden hatte, kam selbst für Lucas damals überraschend. Dieser Band, entstanden in enger Kooperation mit George Lucas und Lucasfilm , deckt die Entstehungsgeschichte der Originaltrilogie ab - Krieg der Sterne (= Episode IV: A New Hope ), Das Imperium schlägt zurück (= Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back ) und Die Rückkehr der Jedi-Ritter (= Episode VI: Return of the Jedi ). Er enthält ein Exklusivinterview mit Lucas und ist vollgepackt mit selten gezeigten Dokumenten , mit Drehbuchseiten, Produktionsunterlagen, Konzeptentwürfen, Storyboards und natürlich einer Fülle an Fotos aus den Filmen und von den Dreharbeiten . Möge die Macht mit euch sein!

"From the ruthlessness of Darth Vader's campaigns to the horrors of the Tarkin Initiative, this book offers fresh new insights into the dark entity at the core of Star Wars."--Provided by publisher.