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Legacies of the Drunken Master: Politics of the Body in Hong Kong Kung Fu Comedy FilmsIn 1978 the films Snake in the Eagle's Shadow and Drunken Master, both starring a young Jackie Chan, caused a stir in the Hong Kong cinema industry and changed the landscape of martial arts cinema. Mixing virtuoso displays of acrobatic kung fu with knockabout...
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A Page of Madness: Cinema and Modernity in 1920s Japan Volume 64Kinugasa Teinosuke's 1926 film A Page of Madness (Kurutta ichipeiji) is celebrated as one of the masterpieces of silent cinema. It was an independently produced, experimental, avant-garde work from Japan whose brilliant use of cinematic technique was equal to if not superior to that...
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The Big Bang Theory: The Poster Collection: 40 Removable PostersA celebration of fan-favorite moments and characters from The Big Bang Theory, featuring a gallery of forty removable posters. This deluxe poster collection features all of the most memorable, hilarious moments and characters from the hit television series The Big Bang Theory, including Leonard,...
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I Love the Illusion: The Life and Career of Agnes Moorehead, 2nd edition (hardback)This is the HARDBACK version. Lovers of old-time radio hold a special place in their heart for Agnes Moorehead. She was one of the busiest and most definitive actresses of that medium. The bottom line is that Agnes Moorehead is one of the few...
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Tyrone Power: Gender, Genre and Image in Classical Hollywood CinemaOne of the most popular actors of the Classical Hollywood period, Tyrone Power's appeal was initially based around his outstanding beauty, his looks remaining key to his star persona throughout his 25-year career and almost 50 films. This book presents the first substantial academic...
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Gloria's Promise (American Ballet Theatre): A Ballet Dancer's First StepFrom the New York Times bestselling illustrator and former ballet soloist Robin Preiss Glasser comes a story about a young ballet dancer whose boundless determination makes her dream of dancing with the American Ballet Theatre come true. Gloria has a very big dream: to...
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The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey Through the Art and Craft of HumorAuthors Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key build on the popularity of their 2022 Webby Award-winning podcast and delve deeper into the world of sketch, helped along with new essays created expressly for the book by comedy greats. The History of Sketch Comedy will appeal...
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Harry Potter: Gryffindor Pen and Pencil Set (Set of 2)Author: Insight EditionsPublisher: Insight Editions GiftPublished: 01/31/2023Binding Type: OtherWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 7.10h x 2.30w x 1.20dISBN: 9798886630589Not available to be shipped via Media Mail
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Wheels on the Bus: Sing-Along StorybookAuthor: Gabriele AntoniniPublisher: Pi KidsPublished: 01/15/2013Pages: 20Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.04lbsSize: 8.50h x 7.25w x 0.75dISBN: 9781450833325Audience: Baby-PreschoolThis title is only available via back order
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Behind the Screen: Tap Dance, Race, and Invisibility During Hollywood's Golden AgeHow and why was outdated racial content - and specifically blackface minstrelsy - not only permitted, but in fact allowed to thrive during the 1930s and 1940s despite the rigid motion picture censorship laws which were enforced during this time? Introducing a new theory...
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Marketing Mayhem! (hardback): Selling Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis to Post-War America (in color!)NEW SPECIAL EDITION NOW with more than 300 full color images!Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis were a comedic earthquake unlike anything the world had previously seen. In this 75th anniversary year of the teaming of Dean and Jerry (and conversely, the 65th anniversary of...
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American Film Noir Genres, Characters, and SettingsIn this book, Harold Hellwig analyzes film noir, outlining the major genres which it includes: the city and the detective; science fiction, the Western; and comedy. Elements of American film noir and its contexts are evaluated within different adaptations in film and television.Author: Harold...
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From Craft to Career: A Casting Director's Guide for the ActorPractical, positive and uplifting, the advice in this book is designed to lead to the best outcomes possible for you, the actor, making the transition from craft to career. The reader is given insight into the various types of casting directors across the industry...
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The Disney Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas TownWeave magic into your knits with the first-ever Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas knitting guide, featuring more than 25 patterns inspired by the strange and creepy characters of Tim Burton's beloved classic. Become your own mad scientist and knit to life the...
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Galaxypunk (Coloring Book): 28 Colorable DesignsIntroducing the GALAXYPUNK coloring book, featuring 28 original designs! Immerse yourself in hours of creative fun with this beautifully crafted collection. Each page presents a unique and imaginative design, sure to inspire and delight colorists. Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking for...
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Horrorpunk (Coloring Book): 28 Colorable DesignsIntroducing the HORRORPUNK coloring book, featuring 28 original designs! Immerse yourself in hours of creative fun with this beautifully crafted collection. Each page presents a unique and imaginative design, sure to inspire and delight colorists. Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking for...
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Magicpunk (Coloring Book): 28 Colorable DesignsIntroducing the MAGICPUNK coloring book, featuring 28 original designs! Immerse yourself in hours of creative fun with this beautifully crafted collection. Each page presents a unique and imaginative design, sure to inspire and delight colorists. Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking for...
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Stephen King's Thinner: The Original ScreenplayAttorney Billy Halleck seriously enjoys living his life of upper-class excess. He's got it all; an expensive home in Connecticut, a loving family... and fifty extra pounds that his doctor repeatedly warns will be the death of him. Then, in a moment of carelessness,...
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Dark Forces at Work: Essays on Social Dynamics and Cinematic HorrorsDark Forces at Work examines the role of race, class, gender, religion, and the economy as they are portrayed in, and help construct, horror narratives across a range of films and eras. These larger social forces not only create the context for our cinematic...
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Funny, You Don't Look Funny: Judaism and Humor from the Silent Generation to MillennialsIn this comprehensive approach to Jewish humor focused on the relationship between humor and American Jewish practice, Jennifer Caplan calls us to adopt a more expansive view of what it means to "do Jewish," revealing that American Jews have, and continue to, turn to...
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