Performing Arts

Beginning with The Jazz Singer (1927) and 42nd Street (1933), legendary Hollywood film producer Darryl F. Zanuck (1902-1979) revolutionized the movie musical, cementing its place in American popular culture. Zanuck, who got his start writing stories and scripts in the silent film era, worked...

A raucous cultural history of rock's relationship with the moving image. When rock 'n' roll burst into life in the 1950s, the shockwaves echoed around the world, amplified by images of untamed youth projected on cinema screens. But for the performers themselves, corporate showbusiness...

As early as the Silent Era, movie studios were sued over depictions of real people and events. Filmmakers have always altered the details of true stories and actual persons, living or dead, to make narratives more workable and characters more compelling. When truth and...

The history of neurology as seen through the lens of the filmmaker is fascinating and extraordinary. Neurocinema-The Sequel is a review of the history of neurology as seen in film, starting with the early days of cinema and concluding with contemporary films now available...

The Star-Spangled Screen makes a major contribution to popular culture by recreating an era that, for all its tragedy, was one of the most creative in the history of American film.Author: Bernard F. DickPublisher: University Press of KentuckyPublished: 05/31/2022Pages: 340Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.06lbsSize: 8.94h...

It is Savvy's first ballet class, and she's ready with everything she needs: her bright pink leotard, sparkly tutu, and pink ballet slippers. But something's not right: Savvy feels nervous. Then Mom and Ry give Savvy a special gift--one that will encourage her to...

The Legendary Eastern Heroes magazine is back! The No 1 Hong kong film magazine has been relaunched and is back as a bi-monthly magazine.Issue 2 is bumper packed with 96 pagesfeaturing all your favorite stars. Bruce Li, Cynthia Rothrock Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee Old...

Fifty years and one billion dollars in gross box-office receipts after the initial release of The Godfather, Francis Ford Coppola's masterful trilogy continues to fascinate viewers old and new. The Godfather Effect skillfully analyzes the reasons behind this ongoing global phenomenon. Packed with behind-the-scenes...

Incluye dos láminas exclusivas Una espectacular guía para conocer a fondo todos los vehículos y naves de la saga Star Wars, incluyendo las incorporaciones de Star Wars: El despertar de la Fuerza. Increíbles secciones e interiores de todos los vehículos más importantes, curiosidades y...

Carry the whole world of Bridgerton in your pocket. This tiny book is packed with the scandals, society events, heated romantic affairs, and most importantly, the Duke. Need a little more romance in your life? Do you desire to become the suavest rake in...

Get movin' and groovin' with 7 dancing dinosaurs! With funky lyrics and a catchy rap performance, this rhythmic romp encourages safe and exciting creative movements that are sure to inspire pretend play. Colorful artwork by bestselling Animal Boogie illustrator Debbie Harter and 6 pages...

The Everys are a family just the same as any other. Bailey kisses corporate ass for a paycheck; Nicky does extracurriculars and feels wary of popularity; Reese and Val have marital issues. In fact, the four of them are so much like every other...

500 Probleme mit Lösungen, Matt in 6 Zügen, progressive Schwierigkeit, perfekt für hochrangige Spieler.Author: Chess AktPublisher: BlurbPublished: 11/10/2022Pages: 48Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10dISBN: 9781006876950Language: German

The making of David Lean's Ryan's Daughter in Dingle between 1968 and 1970 is shrouded in myth and sensational stories. Robert Mitchum and the glamour and mischief of 1960s Hollywood, the Irish climate, the studio system, and one of film's greatest auteurs all converged...

For three decades, award-winning independent filmmaker Todd Haynes, who emerged in the early 1990s as a foundational figure in New Queer Cinema, has gained critical recognition for his outsider perspective. Today, Haynes is widely known for bringing women's stories to the screen. Analyzing Haynes's...

Federico Fellini's masterpiece 8 1/2 (Otto e mezzo) shocked audiences around the world when it was released in 1963 by its sheer auteurist gall. The hero, a film director named Guido Anselmi, seemed to be Fellini's mirror image, and the story to reflect the...

Author: Stefan Brecht, Brecht S, S. BrechtPublisher: Methuen DramaPublished: 05/12/1987Pages: 832Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.75lbsSize: 7.81h x 5.06w x 1.64dISBN: 9780413598905

Widely studied, frequently staged-verbatim theatre is everywhere. In this new book, Mark Wheeller, the author of verbatim hits Too Much Punch for Judy, Hard to Swallow, Missing Dan Nolan and Game Over, and the most performed living playwrights in the UK, takes a personal...

Writing a Great Movie is a practical nuts-and-bolts manual to dramatic writing for film. This hands-on course in screenwriting shows how to create, develop, and construct an original screenplay from scratch using seven essential tools for the screenwriter-(1) Dilemma, Crisis, Decision and Action, and...

"Actress and activist Skai Jackson shares her lessons on life and her rise to stardom in this vibrant memoir about self-acceptance, girl empowerment, and the classy clapback"--Author: Skai JacksonPublisher: Yearling BooksPublished: 11/09/2021Pages: 216Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 8.90h x 7.72w x 0.47dISBN: 9781984851574Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated...