Movie Moguls Speak

Movie Moguls Speak
Title Movie Moguls Speak PDF eBook
Author Steven Priggé
Publisher McFarland
Pages 236
Release 2004-01-01
Genre Performing Arts
ISBN 9780786419296

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In the film world today, there is extraordinary attention paid to actors, actresses and directors, yet the producers who gave many of them their first breaks and helped mold their careers have managed to remain outside the limelight. This work covers producers who gave early breaks to actors and actresses like Al Pacino and Demi Moore, directors like Steven Spielberg and Todd Haynes, and writers like Aaron Sorkin. These legends may never have become known if not for their producers' behind-the-scenes insight and ability to recognize talent. Interviewees include David Brown (Jaws, A Few Good Men), Martin Richards (Chicago, The Shining), Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson (Goldeneye, Die Another Day), Dino DeLaurentiis (La Strada, Hannibal), Michael Phillips (Taxi Driver, The Sting), Martin Bregman (Serpico, Scarface), Lauren Shuler Donner (You've Got Mail, X-Men), Robert Chartoff (Rocky, Raging Bull), Mace Neufeld (The Hunt for Red October, Patriot Games), Paula Wagner (Vanilla Sky, Mission: Impossible), and many, many more!

Hollywood Speaks Out

Hollywood Speaks Out
Title Hollywood Speaks Out PDF eBook
Author Robert L. Hilliard
Publisher John Wiley & Sons
Pages 292
Release 2009-04-20
Genre Performing Arts
ISBN 140517899X

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Hollywood Speaks Out explores that rare Hollywood feature that dared to tackle red-hot, social issues whilst American society was gripped by the convulsion and controversy they generated. Explores why Hollywood has always been risk-adverse, and how most feature flms deal with controversial issues long after the controversy is past Organized around such important issues as poverty, racism, sexism, war, anti-Semitism, and homophobia Discusses the relevance and the impact of feature films from Modern Times to WALL-E

Scarface: The Ultimate Guide

Scarface: The Ultimate Guide
Title Scarface: The Ultimate Guide PDF eBook
Author Damian Stevenson
Publisher Lulu.com
Pages 99
Release 2015-07
Genre Performing Arts
ISBN 132930523X

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'Scarface' is a powerful, stylized commentary on violence, materialism, excess, corruption and crime in America. Set during the drug-driven decadence of Miami in the 1980's, it is a rags to riches story about the rise and fall of an illegal immigrant from dishwasher to narcotics kingpin who is undone by greed and delusions of grandeur triggered by cocaine psychosis. It is both thrilling entertainment and a wicked, nightmarish parody of the American dream. 'Scarface: The Ultimate Guide' places the movie in its historical context and examines its origins, development, production, release, critical reception and current status in the culture. The highlight of the book is a detailed analysis of the movie from first frame to FADE OUT. ""Chi-Chi. Chi-Chi. Get the yeyo.""

Focus On: 100 Most Popular United States National Film Registry Films

Focus On: 100 Most Popular United States National Film Registry Films
Title Focus On: 100 Most Popular United States National Film Registry Films PDF eBook
Author Wikipedia contributors
Publisher e-artnow sro
Pages 1724
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The Man with the Golden Touch

The Man with the Golden Touch
Title The Man with the Golden Touch PDF eBook
Author Sinclair McKay
Publisher Abrams
Pages 387
Release 2010-08-05
Genre Performing Arts
ISBN 1468303082

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Yet the role of James Bond, which transformed Sean Connery’s career in 1962 when Dr No came out, still retained its star-making power in 2006 when Daniel Craig made his Bond debut in Casino Royale. This is the story of how, with the odd misstep along the way, the owners of the Bond franchise, Eon Productions, have contrived to keep James Bond abreast of the zeitgeist and at the top of the charts for 45 years, through 21 films featuring six Bonds, three M’s, two Q’s and three Moneypennies. Thanks to the films, Fleming’s original creation has been transformed from a black sheep of the post-war English upper classes into a figure with universal appeal, constantly evolving to keep pace with changing social and political circumstances. Having interviewed people concerned with all aspects of the films, Sinclair McKay is ideally placed to describe how the Bond ‘brand’ has been managed over the years as well as to give us the inside stories of the supporting cast of Bond girls, Bond villains, Bond cars and Bond gadgetry. Sinclair McKay, formerly assistant features editor of the Daily Telegraph, works as a freelance writer and journalist. He is also the author of A Thing of Unspeakable Horror: The History of Hammer Films, which the Guardian called ‘A splendid history’ and the Independent on Sunday described as ‘Brisk, cheerful and enthusiastic.’

Focus On: 100 Most Popular American Romantic Drama Films

Focus On: 100 Most Popular American Romantic Drama Films
Title Focus On: 100 Most Popular American Romantic Drama Films PDF eBook
Author Wikipedia contributors
Publisher e-artnow sro
Pages 1110
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Billy the Kid on Film, 1911-2012

Billy the Kid on Film, 1911-2012
Title Billy the Kid on Film, 1911-2012 PDF eBook
Author Johnny D. Boggs
Publisher McFarland
Pages 292
Release 2013-10-04
Genre Performing Arts
ISBN 0786465557

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A comprehensive filmography, this book is composed of lengthy entries on about 75 films depicting legendary New Mexico outlaw Billy the Kid--from the lost Billy the Kid (1911) to the blockbuster Young Guns (1988) to the direct-to-video 1313: Billy the Kid(2012) and everything in between. Each entry gives a synopsis, cast and credits, critical reception, and a discussion of the events of the films compared to the historical record. Among the entries are made-for-TV and direct-to-video films, foreign movies, and continuing television series in which Billy the Kid made an appearance.