One Hundred And One Action Movies You Must See Before You Die

Author : Steven Jay Schneider
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0143206036

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101 Action Movies You Must See Before You Die by Steven Jay Schneider Pdf

From the string of stylish and iconic James Bond adventures to the fast-paced, dark works of Tsui Hark, John Woo, Robert Rodriguez, and Christopher Nolan, 101 Action Movies You Must See Before You Die examines the rise of the action film in all its forms. It explores what makes an audience endure the thrills and spills of these tense roller-coaster rides on the big screen: Is it an appetite for violence, or a desire to see the bad guys get the justice they deserve? Action movies made actors such as Bruce Willis into household names for their death defying onscreen escapades. From Sean Connery's Bond to Sylvester Stallone's Rambo, these larger-than-life heroes have kept us on the edge of our cinema seats. Arnie told us he'd be back, and brought new life to the phrase 'hasta la vista.' Harrison Ford made archeologists cool, while Angelina Jolie brought a video game to life. And the battles are ongoing - our appetite for derring-do remains unabated as we watch the Dark Knight battle with evil villains straight out of our nightmares. With insight from critics, film historians and academics, 101 Action Movies You Must See Before You Die brings knowledge, insight, and passion to a world where tough men sip martinis, wear tights and capes, and sometimes even turn green - but can still get the girl, save the world, and crush cyborgs, psychopaths, jokers, and aliens along the way. So hold on to your seats for the crazily impossible mission ahead.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Action and adventure films
ISBN : 1845664906

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One Hundred and One Action Movies You Must See Before You Die by Anonim Pdf

This book offers a breadth of knowledge, insight and passion to a world where tough men sip martinis, wear tights and capes and sometimes even turn green.

Author : Steven Jay Schneider
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science fiction films
ISBN : 0733324959

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101 Sci-Fi Movies You Must See Before You Die by Steven Jay Schneider Pdf

Can you tell your Dagobah from your Delos and your Ming from your Morlock? Do you need help understanding 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY? From the classic low-budget Flash Gordon tales to the slick CGI-realised world of THE MATRIX, science-fiction films have long pushed the boundaries of the visually and dramatically fantastic. 101 SCI-FI MOVIES YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU DIE is your perfect one-stop guide to them all. Science fiction allows every other movie genre to leap - quite literally - into another dimension. Take a classic police chase and set it on Mars. Create a haunted house story, then add the robots. Take the classic boy-meets-girl story, then make them mutants. Great sci-fi movies turn the known world onto its head, play with the laws of physics and all the while hold the viewer spellbound with a gripping vision of future worlds. With insight from critics, film historians, and academics, 101 SCI-FI MOVIES YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU DIE, applies knowledge and passion to a century of close encounters, distant planets, time travel, black holes, strange outfits, futuristic technology, inexplicable forces, fantastic spaceships, fluorescent drinks and subterranean societies. Strap yourself in: you′re set for a rocket ride to sci-fi heaven.

Author : John A. Zukowski
Publisher : The Pilgrim Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780829800449

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100 Spiritual Movies to See before You Die by John A. Zukowski Pdf

Spiritual themes are common in movies: The unconventional savior. The hero’s journey. The redemption tale. The balance of creation. Journalist John A. Zukowski reflects on twelve major spiritual themes in the world of cinema, discussing films from Dead Man Walking to Bruce Almighty, from Groundhog Day to Chariots of Fire, and many more. See them all—read them all—before you die!

Author : S. Nagarajan
Publisher : Pustaka Digital Media
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:6580551009164

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Who Is More Intelligent, Male Or Female? by S. Nagarajan Pdf

This four part book is very interesting, informative. In the first part we are coming into contact with the vast literature of India. Interesting verses are quoted so that one may get inspiration to explore the treasure that India offers to the world! In the second part the never-ending glory of the great nation Bharat that is India is highlighted. The third part is devoted to self- improvement. Along with the secrets to success, in a lighter vein we may enjoy some management stories and jokes also! The fourth part is a Book review section in which some good books are recommended for reading.

Author : ed. Schneider
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-23
Category : Motion pictures
ISBN : 0143202642

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101 War Movies You Must See Before You Die by ed. Schneider Pdf

Author : Harvey O'Brien
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780231850223

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Action Movies by Harvey O'Brien Pdf

Action Movies: The Cinema of Striking Back is a study of action cinema, exploring the ethics and aesthetics of the genre with reference to its relatively short history. It moves from seminal classics like Bullitt (1968) and Dirty Harry (1971) through epoch-defining films like Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) and Die Hard (1988) to revisions, reboots, and renewals in films like Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003), Taken (2008), and The Expendables (2010). The action genre is a fusion of form and content: a cinema of action about action. It is a cinema of the will, configured as a decisive reaction to untenable circumstances. Action heroes take up arms against the sea of troubles that beset them, safe in the knowledge that if they don't do it, nobody will. Though this makes the action movie profoundly disturbing as an embodiment of moral ideology, its enduring appeal proves the appetite for assurance remains undiminished, even in the wake of 9/11.

Author : Wikipedia contributors
Publisher : e-artnow sro
Page : 1353 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Focus On: 100 Most Popular 1990s Science Fiction Films by Wikipedia contributors Pdf

Author : Steven Jay Schneider
Publisher : Cassell Illustrated
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1788403452

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1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die by Steven Jay Schneider Pdf

Author : Steven Jay Schneider
Publisher : Apple Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1845436555

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101 Sci-Fi Movies You Must See Before You Die by Steven Jay Schneider Pdf

If you want to know your Degoba from your Delos or your Ming from your Morlock, if you can't decide whether to eat Soylent Green or in Mos Eisley's Cantina, or if you simply want to try to comprehend 2001:A Space Odyssey, 101 Sci- Fi Movies You Must See Before You Die is for you. Visionary and imaginative - science fiction allows all other genres to leap, quite literally, into another dimension. From the classic low-budget, space exploration Flash Gordon tales of the Saturday matinee serials to the slick, CGI-realized world of The Matrix, science fiction films have long been pushing the boundaries of the visually and dramatically fantastic. Take a classic cop chase, and set it on Mars. Think of a haunted house story, then add the Nostromo. Take the boy-meets-girl classic, then make them mutants. Turn the known world on its head, play with the laws of physics, and all the while hold your audience spellbound. With insight from critics, film historians, academics, and experts in the field, 101 Sci-Fi Movies You Must See Before You Die offers a breadth of knowledge, insight, and passion to a century of close encounters, black holes, time-travel, dodgy outfits, distant planets, impossible quests, nuclear war, futuristic technology, inexplicable forces, spaceships, extraordinary monsters, subterranean societies, and fluorescent drinks - get a dog and don't list your name in the phone book.

Author : Steven Jay Schneider
Publisher : Apple Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1845436563

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101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die by Steven Jay Schneider Pdf

Whether it be internal demons, real-life vampires, anonymous serial killers, crazed spouses, vengeful ghosts or Satan himself, horror films have gripped audiences and filmmakers alike since the very beginnings of cinema. Prepare to be terrified, fascinated and enthralled as you take this whirlwind tour of the 101 horror films you must see before you die. 101 Horror Films You Must See Before You Die gives you a thorough appreciation of the genre, because it approaches the subject chronologically. You'll move through gothic classics like James Whale's The Old Dark House (1932) and Terence Fisher's Dracula (1958), to zombie movies like Dawn of the Dead (1978) and 28 Days Later (2002). All the sub-genres are covered too, from Eyes Without a Face (mad scientist) and The Howling (werewolf) to Nightmare on Elm Street (slasher) and The Silence of the Lambs (serial killer). And you'll learn that it's not just American teenagers who are horror-film fodder. There are classic horror films from Japan (Onibaba), Russia (Vij), Italy (Suspiria), France (Les Diaboliques), Belgium (Man Bites Dog), Germany (M), and the Netherlands (The Vanishing). Immerse yourself in the most compelling of movie genres. Prepare to be possessed - and whatever you do, don't answer the phone...

Author : Joseph McCabe,Mark Waid
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781633194953

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100 Things Superman Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Joseph McCabe,Mark Waid Pdf

Whether you're a die-hard comic book fan from the Golden Age or a new follower of Henry Cavill and Zack Snyder, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Joseph McCabe of Nerdist.com has collected every essential piece of Superman knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom!

Author : Joseph McCabe
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781633199149

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100 Things Batman Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Joseph McCabe Pdf

Most Batman fans have enjoyed the Dark Knight in comics or on the big screen and are eagerly anticipating the release of the new Justice League movie. But only real fans know the other characters who have donned the cowl in place of Bruce Wayne, or know the full origin stories of those who make up the rogues gallery. 100 Things Batman Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans, whether you're a comic book collector, an aficionado of Christopher Nolan's films, or both! Joseph McCabe of Nerdist.com has collected every essential piece of Dark Knight knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom. Contains exclusive interviews with Batman creators!

Author : I.Q. Hunter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-08
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781623563813

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Cult Film as a Guide to Life by I.Q. Hunter Pdf

Cult Film as a Guide to Life investigates the world and experience of cult films, from well-loved classics to the worst movies ever made. Including comprehensive studies of cult phenomena such as trash films, exploitation versions, cult adaptations, and case studies of movies as different as Showgirls, Room 237 and The Lord of the G-Strings, this lively, provocative and original book shows why cult films may just be the perfect guide to making sense of the contemporary world. Using his expertise in two fields, I.Q. Hunter also explores the important overlap between cult film and adaptation studies. He argues that adaptation studies could learn a great deal from cult and fan studies about the importance of audiences' emotional investment not only in texts but also in the relationships between them, and how such bonds of caring are structured over time. The book's emergent theme is cult film as lived experience. With reference mostly to American cinema, Hunter explores how cultists, with their powerful emotional investment in films, care for them over time and across numerous intertexts in relationships of memory, nostalgia and anticipation.

Author : Robin R. Means Coleman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136942945

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Horror Noire by Robin R. Means Coleman Pdf

From King Kong to Candyman, the boundary-pushing genre of the horror film has always been a site for provocative explorations of race in American popular culture. In Horror Noire: Blacks in American Horror Films from 1890's to Present, Robin R. Means Coleman traces the history of notable characterizations of blackness in horror cinema, and examines key levels of black participation on screen and behind the camera. She argues that horror offers a representational space for black people to challenge the more negative, or racist, images seen in other media outlets, and to portray greater diversity within the concept of blackness itself. Horror Noire presents a unique social history of blacks in America through changing images in horror films. Throughout the text, the reader is encouraged to unpack the genre’s racialized imagery, as well as the narratives that make up popular culture’s commentary on race. Offering a comprehensive chronological survey of the genre, this book addresses a full range of black horror films, including mainstream Hollywood fare, as well as art-house films, Blaxploitation films, direct-to-DVD films, and the emerging U.S./hip-hop culture-inspired Nigerian "Nollywood" Black horror films. Horror Noire is, thus, essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how fears and anxieties about race and race relations are made manifest, and often challenged, on the silver screen.