Lynn Doe's story starts in an orphanage nestled in the Alberta plains in the 1930's where life is simple, if not a little lonely. But when Lynn moves away from the orphanage and begins to wonder about the world around her she is thrown into an adventure that will eventually lead her to seek stardom and glamour in the city of Toronto. Inspired by the tragic image of Marilyn Monroe, this memoir-style novel is at once achingly honest and believable. The story is propelled forward by the letters Lynn writes to Frankie, her only anchor in a life that starts to slip away from her even as she writes it down. Lynn encounters poor ruffians, rich executives, sly secretaries, focused artists, and everything in between as she runs after a dream that flickers against the darkness of reality. As Lynn pours out her life through struggles, triumphs, friendships, loves, and heartaches, there is a sense of a question being asked - as every life asks a question - and an answer waiting, poignant in the background.

The most-trusted film critic in America." --USA Today Roger Ebert actually likes movies. It's a refreshing trait in a critic, and not as prevalent as you'd expect." --Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle America's favorite movie critic assesses the year's films from Brokeback Mountain to Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2007 is perfect for film aficionados the world over. Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2007 includes every review by Ebert written in the 30 months from January 2004 through June 2006-about 650 in all. Also included in the Yearbook, which is about 65 percent new every year, are: * Interviews with newsmakers such as Philip Seymour Hoffman, Terrence Howard, Stephen Spielberg, Ang Lee, and Heath Ledger, Nicolas Cage, and more. * All the new questions and answers from his Questions for the Movie Answer Man columns. * Daily film festival coverage from Cannes, Toronto, Sundance, and Telluride. *Essays on film issues and tributes to actors and directors who died during the year.

Scotland, its people and its history have long been a source of considerable fascination and inspiration for filmmakers, film scholars and film audiences worldwide. A significant number of critically acclaimed films made in the last twenty-five years have ignited passionate conversations and debates about Scottish national cinema. Its historical, industrial and cultural complexities and contradictions have made it all the more a focus of attention and interest for both popular audiences and scholarly critics. Directory of World Cinema: Scotland provides an introduction to many of Scottish cinema’s most important and influential themes and issues, films and filmmakers, while adding to the ongoing discussion concerning how to make sense of Scotland’s cinematic traditions and contributions. Chapters on filmmakers range from Murray Grigor to Ken Loach, and Gaelic filmmaking, radical and engaged cinema, production, finance and documentary are just a few of the topics explored. Film reviews range from popular box office hits such as Braveheart, and Trainspotting to lesser known but equally engaging independent and lower budget productions, such as Shell and Orphans. This book is both a stimulating and accessible resource for a wide range of readers interested in Scottish film.

" Step into the world of imagination and creativity with "Little Frankie at His Plays" by Madeline Leslie. This charming book follows the journey of Little Frankie as he explores the world of theater, embracing his love for acting and bringing stories to life on stage. In "Little Frankie at His Plays," readers join Frankie as he discovers his passion for acting and engages in various theatrical productions. With each play, Frankie learns valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the power of storytelling. Through his experiences, readers are inspired to embrace their own creativity and find joy in expressing themselves through the performing arts. Madeline Leslie's storytelling captures the magic and excitement of the theater, transporting readers to a world of make-believe and artistic expression. Through vivid descriptions and relatable characters, she brings to life the joys and challenges of being part of a theatrical production. Join Little Frankie as he embarks on his theatrical adventures, explores his passion for acting, and learns important life lessons along the way."

This book examines the relationship between Britain and Ireland, specifically the central role played by print and broadcast media in communicating political, cultural, and social differences and similarities between the two islands. The relationship between Ireland and Great Britain has a long and complex history. Given their geographical proximity and shared language one key dimension of this relationship has been the communication media – print and electronic – that have mediated this relationship. This book addresses this important, but relatively neglected, topic at a critical time in Anglo-Irish relations. Taking the long view, as well as looking in detail at specific episodes, the contributors map British-Irish interactions in print and broadcast media. This volume assesses the proprietorial and journalistic connections between various media institutions, the conditions under which media organisations operated and distribution channels employed. It considers media influences in terms of the role of media organs in constructing national identity and promoting social change. Furthermore, this book also considers news flows between the two islands, censorship in times of conflict, cross-border influences of television, and the relationship between cinema and television. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the journal Media History.

A story with a message and never a dull moment. 17-year-old Frankie Vincente was sent back to the ninth grade due to an accident that affected his brain function. But in spite of his disabilities he never gave up. A likeable kid with a big heart, he lived with his family on their 100-acre grape orchard in central California. His sister Anna was an attractive 22-year-old who gave Frankie a ride to Walnut Street School in her red convertible classic Mustang every Friday. When Calvin, a mean school bully, saw Frankie being driven to school by his hot sister, he became furiously jealous. He and his cronies wouldn’t stop bullying Frankie, until Katie, who they called Red Headed Kate, saved the day on Christmas morning. Some would think that Katie had a crush on Frankie, but she would never tell. Thanks to Kate’s help, Frankie, who had been the victim, victoriously becomes the town hero.