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50 Films That Changed Bollywood, 1995-2015Hindi cinema was trapped in formulaic cliches for decades: lost-and-found themes, sacrificing mothers, brothers on opposite sides of the law, villains lording over their dens, colourful molls, six songs, the use of rape as a plot pivot, and cops who always arrived too late....
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Contemporary Balkan Cinema: Transnational Exchanges and Global CircuitsThis edited collection examines post-2008 developments in Balkan cinema in terms of aesthetics and industry. It provides critical and comprehensive profiles of the cinematic output in each Balkan country, while stressing transnational links, global networks and cross-cultural exchanges.Author: Lydia PapadimitriouPublisher: Edinburgh University PressPublished: 08/25/2022Pages:...
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Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare for ChildrenWilliam Shakespeare is arguably the most pivotal and widely read figure in the history of English literature. This comprehensive collection highlights some of the bard's best works, adapted to be more easily read and digestible for children. Featured within are some of the bard's...
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The Mad Max Effect: Road Warriors in International Exploitation CinemaThe Mad Max Effect provides an in-depth analysis of the Mad Max series, and how it began as an inventive concoction ofa number of influences from a range of exploitation genres (including the biker movie, the revenge film, and the car chasecinema of the...
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The Federal Theatre Project, 1935-1939: Engagement and ExperimentationInvestigates the explosive phenomenon of the Federal Theatre Project (FTP) from a transatlantic perspective Offers the first comparative study of the history, performances and politics of the FTP in a book form Contributes significantly to the study of Hallie Flanagan as the bridge between...
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Al Murray: The Pub Landlord: The Shocking Truth!Alastair 'Al' James Hay Murray, born in Stewkley, Buckinghamshire, England, UK on 10th May 1968, is a comedian, actor, musician & writer. Murray was listed in The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy during 2003 then voted as the...
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Malhar in the Middle (Hole Books)Malhar wants to be a famous tabla player. But why do tabla players always sit to one side of the stage? Are they not important enough? Malhar wants answers--and he wants to sit in the middle!Author: Shruthi RaoPublisher: DuckbillPublished: 05/01/2022Pages: 80Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize:...
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The Methuen Drama Book of Contemporary Japanese Plays: The Bacchae-Holstein Milk Cows; One Night; Isn't Anyone Alive?; The Sun; CarcassPublished alongside The Japan Foundation, this collection features five creative and bold plays by some of Japan's most prolific writers of contemporary theatre. Translated into English for the first time, these texts explore a wide range of themes from dystopian ideas of the future...
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Film in the Battle of IdeasThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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Musical Theatre Histories: Expanding the NarrativeMusical theatre is often perceived as either a Broadway based art form, or as having separate histories in London and New York. Musical Theatre Histories: Expanding the Narrative, however, depicts the musical as neither American nor British, but both and more, having grown out...
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Hogan's Heroes: The Definitive Episode GuideFor the first time, all one hundred sixty eight episodes of Hogan's Heroes are celebrated in these pages, including plot synopses, production notes, and critical assessments of each adventure. Included specifically for this book are all new comments and anecdotes from Hogan's alumni: producer...
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Hogan's Heroes (hardback): The Definitive Episode GuideFor the first time, all one hundred sixty eight episodes of Hogan's Heroes are celebrated in these pages, including plot synopses, production notes, and critical assessments of each adventure. Included specifically for this book are all new comments and anecdotes from Hogan's alumni: producer...
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Moroccan Cinema Uncut: Decentred Voices, Transnational PerspectivesMoroccan film production has increased rapidly since the late 2000s, and Morocco is a thriving service production hub for international film and television. Taking a transnational approach to Moroccan cinema, this book examines diversity in its production models, its barriers to international distribution and...
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Refocus: The Films of Paul SchraderOffers the first comprehensive academic text to explore Paul Schrader's film career through analysis of his directing, screenwriting, and film criticism Contains a chapter-length interview, in which Schrader examines the arc of his career for the first time and revises previous statements about filmmaking...
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Geraldine Chaplin: The Gift of Film PerformanceGeraldine Chaplin is the most distinguished actor among Charlie Chaplin's children. Through her collaborations with major international film directors, she has created a striking performative presence across international cinema. Her acting also evokes, with varying levels of self-consciousness and in shifting cinematic contexts, the...
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Honeymoon Couples and Jurassic Babies: Identity and Play in Chennai's Post-Independence Sabha TheaterHoneymoon Couples and Jurassic Babies is the first in-depth study of Sabha Theater, a type of Tamil-language popular theater that started in Chennai (Madras) in the period following India's independence, thriving especially between 1965 and 1985. Breaking new ground in the study of stage...
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Germaine DulacGermaine Dulac (1882-1942) was a pioneering filmmaker and feminist whose politics closely informed her theory and practice. She played a critical role in the development of cinema through more than thirty feature films and numerous documentaries and newsreels, which were underpinned by lectures, screenplays,...
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Choreography: The BasicsThis book provides a comprehensive and concise overview of choreography both as a creative skill and as a field of study, introducing readers to the essential theory and context of choreographic practice. Providing invaluable practical considerations for creating choreography as well as leading international...
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Making Media: Foundations of Sound and Image ProductionTaking essential media production processes, this book deconstructs them into the most basic components. Students will learn the concepts of media production - frame, sound, light, time, motion, and sequencing - and be able to apply them to any medium they choose, from film...
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Composing for the ScreenThis book is a collection of essays written by and interviews with working composers for film and television, and video games, exploring the business side of composing, addressing the lack of understanding about career development and business responsibilities as they relate to composers.Over 30...
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