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Experience the magic of the Harry Potter films, when you move the tabs, levers, and wheels across the pages of this book!Inspired by the events seen in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, this book is a charming depiction of Harry’s journey from the Cupboard Under the Stairs to the start of Harry’s life as a Gryffindor at Hogwarts. The all-new, beautifully detailed, immersive illustrations and clever paper engineering will amaze fans of all ages. Engineered for delight, six spreads invite readers to activate their favorite moments from the film. Turn the wheels, and pull the tabs, slits, and levers—the scenes on the pages change in exciting and surprising ways. The clever transformations were created by paper engineering maestro David Hawcock. Make the living room of Privet Drive flood with his Hogwarts acceptance letters, watch Harry disappear through the brick wall of Platform 9¾, discover the magnificent Hogwarts Express, and much more.

For the first time ever, immerse yourself in the action-packed thrills of DC at the movies in one spectacular book. From the trailblazing 1940s movie serials that first put Batman and Superman on the silver screen to the Caped Crusader's swinging 1960s escapades and the iconic 1970s Superman, to the state-of-the-art 21st century reinventions of the Dark Knight, the Man of Steel, and Wonder Woman, this book provides an indispensable guided tour of DC cinema history. See how DC's characters, locations, costumes, and weapons have been adapted from page to screen and evolved over the decades. Witness some of the world's finest actors, such as Academy-Award winners Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Christian Bale, Nicole Kidman, Joaquin Phoenix, Viola Davis, and others transform into the Superheroes, Super-Villains, and supporting cast for their times. Go behind the scenes and discover little known facts while poring over stunning movie stills, character and set designs, and storyboards. All this, alongside engaging text that provides insights into DC's rich cinematic legacy, makes this the book that every DC film fan has been waiting for! (c) & (TM) DC. (s24)

SHEMP! THE BIOGRAPHY OF THE THREE STOOGES' SHEMP HOWARD, THE FACE OF FILM COMEDY

Centers Cuban cinema to explore how films produced in Havana or Hollywood differently represent Black resistance to slavery.

Lon Davis was one lucky young film buff. Growing up in Southern California in the 1970s, he was able to spend quality time with some of the celebrated residents of the Motion Picture Country Home in Los Angeles. His great-uncle, a screenwriter and bit player since the movies' earliest days, looked forward to Lon's visits; so did silent film comedienne Babe London and original Stooge Larry Fine. Blessed with exceptional recall and the ability to bring those memories vividly to life, Lon shares anecdotes that are, by turns, comical, touching, and tragic. They are also true, right down to the smallest detail. As he matured, Lon became acquainted with other members of the silent film community (including the Oscar-winning historian Kevin Brownlow) and chronicles their stories as well. And finally, Lon reveals an intensely personal account of falling in love with his best friend while searching for the elusive grave of the legendary W.C. Fields. As movie producer Pancho Kohner writes in the foreword: "Stumbling into Film History is more than a book; it's an unforgettable adventure through the golden age of cinema, with the best guide you could ask for." Lon Davis is an author, editor, documentarian, and lecturer on film history. His first published book was Silent Lives:100 Biographies of the Silent Film Era (2008). He and his wife, Debra Davis (née LaCoe), co-authored King of the Movies: Francis X. Bushman (2009), and Ma and Pa Kettle on Film (2021). In addition to editing two hundred academic books on the performing arts, Lon and Debra released two volumes of essays: Stooges Among Us (2008) and CHASE! A Tribute to the Keystone Cops (2020). Debra also published a roman à clef entitled Flirtation Act: The Story of a Boy, a Girl, and Vaudeville (2016). Lon and Debra's documentary film This is Francis X. Bushman (2021) is available on Blu-ray from Flicker Alley. Lon's latest book, Stumbling Into Film History, is comprised of newly written and revised essays detailing his experiences with various denizens of early Hollywood. "Lon Davis, Champion of the Silent Cinema."-Thomas Gladysz, Founding Director of the Louise Brooks Society

Lon Davis was one lucky young film buff. Growing up in Southern California in the 1970s, he was able to spend quality time with some of the celebrated residents of the Motion Picture Country Home in Los Angeles. His great-uncle, a screenwriter and bit player since the movies' earliest days, looked forward to Lon's visits; so did silent film comedienne Babe London and original Stooge Larry Fine. Blessed with exceptional recall and the ability to bring those memories vividly to life, Lon shares anecdotes that are, by turns, comical, touching, and tragic. They are also true, right down to the smallest detail. As he matured, Lon became acquainted with other members of the silent film community (including the Oscar-winning historian Kevin Brownlow) and chronicles their stories as well. And finally, Lon reveals an intensely personal account of falling in love with his best friend while searching for the elusive grave of the legendary W.C. Fields. As movie producer Pancho Kohner writes in the foreword: "Stumbling into Film History is more than a book; it's an unforgettable adventure through the golden age of cinema, with the best guide you could ask for." Lon Davis is an author, editor, documentarian, and lecturer on film history. His first published book was Silent Lives:100 Biographies of the Silent Film Era (2008). He and his wife, Debra Davis (née LaCoe), co-authored King of the Movies: Francis X. Bushman (2009), and Ma and Pa Kettle on Film (2021). In addition to editing two hundred academic books on the performing arts, Lon and Debra released two volumes of essays: Stooges Among Us (2008) and CHASE! A Tribute to the Keystone Cops (2020). Debra also published a roman à clef entitled Flirtation Act: The Story of a Boy, a Girl, and Vaudeville (2016). Lon and Debra's documentary film This is Francis X. Bushman (2021) is available on Blu-ray from Flicker Alley. Lon's latest book, Stumbling Into Film History, is comprised of newly written and revised essays detailing his experiences with various denizens of early Hollywood. "Lon Davis, Champion of the Silent Cinema."-Thomas Gladysz, Founding Director of the Louise Brooks Society

Issue 2 of EASTERN HEROES FILM FRENZY is a SHOGUN ASSASSIN SPECIAL EDITION, boasting an all-new Lone Wolf and Cub cover illustration by comic book artist Russell Fox!SHOGUN ASSASSIN (1980) is a cult favourite that is famous for its vivid, blood-spraying carnage, impeccable use of voice-overs, gorgeous cinematography, fascinating feudal Japanese setting, lethal wooden perambulator, and thrilling electronic score!The SHOGUN ASSASSIN features include...VOICE OF THE WOLF CUBAn interview with Gibran Evans: the voice of Daigor¿!MASTER OF POSTERSA chat with poster artist superstar Jim Evans! He speaks about creating movie & rock posters, and he describes how he helped to bring SHOGUN ASSASSIN to the screen! Jim also shares an exclusive anecdote linking SHOGUN ASSASSIN with a certain Arnold Schwarzenegger movie...MANGAA lowdown on the utterly brilliant LONE WOLF AND CUB comics!MAGNIFICENT MEMORABILIASuper-collector Hector Martinez shows us his mouth-watering SHOGUN ASSASSIN collection of goodies!SHOGUN ASSASSIN OVERVIEWA look at what makes the film so bloody good!LIGHTNING DISCS OF DEATHSHOGUN ASSASSIN and LONE WOLF AND CUB Blu-rays, DVDs, and box sets are reviewed and rated!Also in this issue...GODZILLA - KING OF THE KAIJUA 16-page dive into the cinematic world of the monster king! BRUCEPLOITATIONDavid Gregory, director of the amazing documentary ENTER THE CLONES OF BRUCE, helps celebrate the upcoming release of a Severin Films Bruceploitation boxset by sharing some fine poster images, plus some quotes from Bruce Li, Bruce Le, Dragon Lee, and Bruce Liang: the cool, legendary Bruceploitation actors that appear in David's film!FILM REVIEWSLoads of reviews of movies from Japan, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, India, and the Philippines, plus a look at a whole herd of Chinese creature features too!GIANT MONSTERS POSTER GALLERYA truly astounding selection of movie posters illustrated by the late, great, uber-talented Japanese artist Noriyoshi Ohrai!

Mae West is one of the true icons of show business, enjoying success on stage and in movies. She created her character, wrote her own dialog, and understood self-promotion. An innately talented entertainer, Mae began working on stage as a small child and was still pursuing creative endeavors in the last year of her life. This book concentrates on her movie work, and although she only made 12 movies, they are what we have to represent her work. Her best movies were edgy and challenging along with being entertaining, and have lived on as classics. ABOUT THE AUTHORJames L. Neibaur is a film historian and scholar who has written over 35 books and hundreds of articles, essays, and reviews for various film magazines and website blogs.

Eastern Heroes Vol 2 No.2SHAW BROTHERS SPECIALINSIDE THIS ISSUELU FENG INTERVIEW THE LETHAL FORCE BEHIND THE VENOMS LEGACY INTERVIEW BY Robert Jefferson & Simon PritchardTHE RISE OF THE SHAW BROTHER STUDIOSODE TO GALLERYAlan Donkin Look at the posters of the 'Venoms Mob'CHANG CHEH'S POISONSTHE TUMULTUOUS HISTORY OF THE VENOMSBy Brian BankstonPLUSWU JINGFROM HONG KONG HOPEFULTO MAINLAND HERO.BY Paul BramhallCINEASIAUNLEASHING THE MAGIC OF ASIAN Cinema Asia.By Simon PritchardBILLY JACKCELEBRATING AND KICKS TO THE FACEBy Jason McNeil

"El Trato de Argel" es una obra teatral escrita por Miguel de Cervantes que destaca por su cautivadora narrativa y su profundo impacto emocional. Esta pieza maestra del Siglo de Oro español nos sumerge en un cautiverio lleno de intrigas, esperanza y desafíos.La trama se desarrolla en el cautiverio de dos jóvenes españolas, Zoraida y Leonisa, en la ciudad de Argel. A través de la pluma magistral de Cervantes, somos testigos de las complejas relaciones entre cautivos y captores, donde se entrelazan el amor, la traición y la lucha por la libertad.La riqueza de los personajes, desde el valiente y apasionado Cristiano hasta el astuto e intrigante Mustafá, crea una trama emocionante que mantiene al espectador en vilo. Cervantes teje magistralmente la tela de la historia, explorando las profundidades de la condición humana y la resistencia frente a la adversidad."El Trato de Argel" no solo ofrece una narrativa cautivadora, sino que también refleja la agudeza de Cervantes para explorar temas universales, como la libertad, el amor y la redención. Esta obra continúa siendo una fuente inagotable de reflexión y deleite para aquellos que buscan sumergirse en la genialidad literaria del autor.

Snickers In abundance: Parody Gold Each Video blog - A Clever Undertaking into Computerized HumorGiggles In abundance: Parody Gold Each Video blog isn't simply a channel; it's a romping venture through the kaleidoscope of computerized humor, where chuckling rules and every video is a pass to a universe of comedic splendor. With a slogan that commitments "Parody Gold Each Video blog," this channel is a sanctuary for those looking for brazen chuckling, cunning mind, and a liberal portion of bliss in the huge scene of online substance.The core of Snickers In abundance beats to the cadence of certified, engaging humor, catching the pith of day to day existence through a comedic focal point. Each video blog is a carefully created piece of diversion that rises above the screen, welcoming watchers into an existence where giggling is the widespread language. The channel values being a one-stop objective for parody fans, a computerized safe-haven where comedic gold is uncovered with each snap.What sets Snickers In abundance separated is its obligation to inclusivity. The substance is a festival of variety, embracing different comedic styles, social subtleties, and viewpoints. Whether it's clever perceptions, ironical discourse, or carefree portrayals, the channel takes special care of a wide crowd, guaranteeing that there's something for everybody in the huge range of humor.The video blogs unfurl like parts in a giggling filled storybook, every one an exceptional investigation of the comedic universe. From loud outlines that pass on you in join to clever discourse that causes you to consider cheerfully, Giggles Aplenty explores the complex scene of satire with artfulness. It's not only a channel; it's a powerful grandstand of the horde ways humor can be communicated and appreciated.The comedic brightness of Giggles Aplenty reaches out past zingers; it's a vivid encounter. The charming host, equipped with perfect timing and an irresistible enthusiasm, guides watchers through each video blog, making a unique interaction that changes latent watchers into dynamic members in the parody story. The channel turns into a virtual parody club where everybody is welcome to partake in the delight of chuckling.Besides, Chuckles In abundance won't hesitate to face imaginative challenges. It's a jungle gym where trial and error prospers, and the startling turns into the standard. The video blogs are a demonstration of the boldness of the substance makers, who push limits, challenge shows, and inject every video with a component of shock. This ability to embrace the obscure adds an intriguing layer to the comedic venture.The people group worked around Snickers Aplenty is something other than a crowd of people; it's a cooperation of giggling lovers. The remark segment turns into an exuberant gathering where watchers trade jokes, share tales, and make a collective space for chuckling. Snickers In abundance isn't just about satisfied utilization; it's tied in with building a local area where the delight of chuckling is a common encounter.

IT WAS A DIFFERENT TIME... I was seven when I sat enthralled in a dark theatre watching The Land That Time Forgot. Three years later I was on a car roof watching a double bill of The People That Time Forgot and At the Earth's Core, in our town's last drive-in. I watched Motel Hell in that same drive-in three years later and it kept me awake for weeks after. These were just some of the films of legendary director KEVIN CONNOR and there would be more.His work was the great stuff of late summer night HBO. Explore how these classics were made from Connor's own accounts and thrill to a time in filmmaking when things were fun, films were fun and we had a good time with dinosaurs, beautiful primitive women and fantastical creatures. An era that time forgot... B Harrison Smith is the filmmaker known for The Fields, Camp Dread, Death House, The Special and Where the Scary Things Are. He is the author of The Making of Leprechaun, Making the Last Dinosaur and the personal history of horror with This Time It's Personal.

Eastern Heroes presents the Bruce Lee Enter the Dragon Scrapbook Volumes 11 (part 1) Collector's Hardback Edition more photos to Immerse yourself in the world of this iconic film through over 80 pages of captivating images, delving deep into the essence of Enter the Dragon. Elevate your Eastern Heroes scrapbook collection with this exclusive collector's edition

Eastern Heroes presents the Bruce Lee Enter the Dragon Scrapbook Volumes 11 Collector's Hardback Edition! Immerse yourself in the world of this iconic film through over 80 pages of captivating images, delving deep into the essence of Enter the Dragon. Elevate your Eastern Heroes scrapbook collection with this exclusive collector's edition

Eastern Heroes presents the Bruce Lee Enter the Dragon Scrapbook Volumes 12 (part 2) Collector's Hardback Edition more photos to Immerse yourself in the world of this iconic film through over 80 pages of captivating images, delving deep into the essence of Enter the Dragon. Elevate your Eastern Heroes scrapbook collection with this exclusive collector's edition

"A guide to the horror movie genre for people too afraid to watch horror movies, including plot summaries and key scene descriptions for twenty-five influential films, as well as analysis of each film's role in the genre and in pop culture"--

Once dismissed as a fading genre with little to say to contemporary audiences, the giant monster movie roared back to life in the new millennium. In one of modern cinema's most surprising turnarounds, a wave of 21st-century kaiju films has delivered exciting and thought-provoking viewing to global audiences. In a variety of works that range from action-packed CGI spectacles to more personal, introspective productions commenting on real-world issues of the day, the new millennium has witnessed some of the most intriguing films in any genre, including movies from such acclaimed directors such as Guillermo del Toro, Bong Joon-ho and Peter Jackson. This book takes a sober, multidimensional look at the new class of giant monster movies. It examines the making of these films and their sometimes-obscure meanings. It also covers efforts to reinvent storied kaiju characters from the past, including Godzilla and King Kong, and to transform the genre with movies such as Cloverfield, The Mist, Colossal, and Pacific Rim that feature all-new creatures.

"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"--

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

"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.

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.

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.

What's the price of beauty? How much are you willing to sacrifice? If you're not using your kidney, the doctor is glad to take it, as death may only be the beginning...

This book explores early new critical debates about intention, tracing how and why intention was dismissed across much humanities scholarship, and how it can be revisited and made relevant as a key formative, evaluative, and ethical concept. The author argues that the academic disinterest in intention occurred simultaneously as genre criticism and later the rhetorical interest in genre came into its own. Genre became a way to simultaneously elide and naturalize intention. The book elaborates on the pedagogical, ethical, and empirical consequences naturalizing intention through genre has had for rhetorical studies and it offers a new term, ¿curations¿ to identify discursive forms, actions, and intentions working simultaneously. Finally, he also examines the gap between the humanities and STEM fields and shows specific ways scientists and engineers have called for the humanities to become more invested in intention as both a critical and an operational concept. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of discourse studies and critical discourse analysis, rhetoric and professional communication, including those in fields such as medicine, engineering, STS and business studies.

Frank J. Wetta and Martin A. Novelli's Abraham Lincoln and Women in Film investigates how depictions of women in Hollywood motion pictures helped forge the myth of Lincoln. Exploring female characters' backstories, the political and cultural climate in which the films appeared, and the contest between the moviemakers' imaginations and the varieties of historical truth, Wetta and Novelli place the women in Lincoln's life at the center of the study, including his mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln; his stepmother, Sarah Bush Lincoln; his lost loves, Ann Rutledge and Mary Owens; and his wife and widow, Mary Todd Lincoln. Later, while inspecting Lincoln's legacy, they focus on the 1930s child actor Shirley Temple and the 1950s movie star Marilyn Monroe, who had a well-publicized fascination with the sixteenth president. Wetta and Novelli's work is the first to deal extensively with the women in Lincoln's life, both those who interacted with him personally and those appearing on screen. It is also among the first works to examine how scholarly and popular biography influenced depictions of Lincoln, especially in film.