Silver Screen Classics

Author : Philip Kemp
Publisher : Rizzoli Universe Promotional Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-10
Category : Motion picture industry
ISBN : 0789327139

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Movies by Philip Kemp Pdf

Prolifically illustrated, this is the perfect introduction to the history of film for students and budding cinephiles alike. This extensive yet accessible book traces the evolution of cinema, from the great silver screen-classics through postwar movements from film noir to nouvelle vague, and up to the present day with the emerging commercial success of 3-D. Thoroughly illustrated with more than 1,000 stills, this book features a definitive assessment of the key writers, directors, and films of every cinematic genre, with an emphasis on influences across time, culture, and geography. Detailed timelines position every featured film and director in time and place in relation to key trends. Even in the age of YouTube where everyone is their own auteur, films remain the defining artworks of our time, and this absorbing, lavishly illustrated book is perfect for anyone who loves movies.

Author : Patton Oswalt
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781451673227

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Silver Screen Fiend by Patton Oswalt Pdf

"Between 1995 and 1999, Patton Oswalt lived with an unshakable addiction. It wasn't drugs, alcohol or sex: it was film. After moving to L.A., Oswalt became a huge film buff (or as he calls it, a sprocket fiend), absorbing classics, cult hits, and new releases at the New Beverly Cinema. Silver screen celluloid became Patton's life schoolbook, informing his notion of acting, writing, comedy, and relationships. Set in the nascent days of L.A.'s alternative comedy scene, Oswalt's memoir chronicles his journey from fledgling stand-up comedian to self-assured sitcom actor, with the colorful New Beverly collective and a cast of now-notable young comedians supporting him all along the way"--

Author : E. F. Clark
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1545198284

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Silver Screen Classics by E. F. Clark Pdf

Book of Full Color Silent Movie Posters. America's first movie stars like Laurel and Hardy, Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, and many more are famously depicted in these rare and masterfully crafted full color vintage movie posters. This amazing art deco compilation of Hollywood's greatest silent movie posters is faithfully preserved in "Silver Screen Classics Vol. 2" from EF Clark Publishing @efclark.com.

Author : Ann Lloyd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Motion pictures
ISBN : OCLC:49234749

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Great classics of the silver screen by Ann Lloyd Pdf

Author : Ann Lloyd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Motion pictures
ISBN : 0883656310

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Great Classics of the Silver Screen by Ann Lloyd Pdf

Fifty years of the Great Classics of the Silver Screen recalled with key shots, brief resume of the story, screen credits and background details of what went on behind the scenes of twenty-nine movie classics.

Author : Daniel Kremer
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780813165974

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Sidney J. Furie by Daniel Kremer Pdf

Known for his visual style as well as for his experimentation in virtually every genre of narrative cinema, award-winning director Sidney J. Furie also has the distinction of having made Canada's first ever feature-length fictional film in English, A Dangerous Age (1957). With a body of work that includes The Ipcress File (1965), Lady Sings the Blues (1972), and The Entity (1982), he has collaborated with major stars such as Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, Robert Redford, and Michael Caine, and his films have inspired some of Hollywood's most celebrated directors, including Stanley Kubrick and Quentin Tarantino. In this first biography of the prolific filmmaker, author Daniel Kremer offers a comprehensive look at the director's unique career. Furie pioneered techniques such as improvisation in large-scale film productions, and sometimes shot his films in sequence to develop the characters from the ground up and improve the performers' in-the-moment spontaneity. Not only has Stanley Kubrick acknowledged that Furie's The Boys in Company C (1978) informed and influenced Full Metal Jacket (1987), but Martin Scorsese has said that he considers The Entity to be one of the scariest horror films of all time. However, Furie was often later criticized for accepting lowbrow work, and as a result, little serious study has been devoted to the director. Meticulously researched and enhanced by Kremer's close relationship with the filmmaker, this definitive biography captures the highs and lows of an exceptional but underexamined career, taking readers behind the scenes with a director who was often ahead of his time.

Author : Fred Goodman
Publisher : Turner Classic Movies
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 0762478438

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Rock on Film by Fred Goodman Pdf

For rock music and film buffs alike, this is the ultimate authority on the intersecting worlds of rock & roll and cinema, told in a compelling narrative by an award-winning author, highlighting essential films from the Beatles to Lady Gaga. "Rock movies" are a unique class of film that can be defined by an original comedy like The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night; by a semibiographical look at an artist and a movement, like Inside Llewelyn Davis; a musical drama like Purple Rain; or the ultimate cult movie, Rocky Horror Picture Show. Highlighting such diverse and influential works as these movies and dozens more, Rock on Film tells the evolution of rock music through the lens of cinema. Author Fred Goodman's history, insights, and reviews are collected in a lengthy narrative essay "Between the Sprockets: A History of Rock on Film," a countdown of 50 must-see rock films, and a series of original interviews with directors such as Cameron Crowe, Penelope Spheeris, John Waters, and more on how rock has influenced the images and moods in their movies. Rock on Film is illustrated throughout by more than 200 full-color and black-and-white rarely seen images that bring the history of rock music in the movies to vivid life.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Motion picture music
ISBN : OCLC:1152047225

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Classics of the silver screen by Anonim Pdf

Author : John Reid
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005-09
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781411650671

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Movies Magnificent: 150 Must-See Cinema Classics by John Reid Pdf

Few people would argue with the films selected for detailed notices and reviews in this book. Many of the movies are award-winners, and most chalked up impressive figures at the box-office. Who would dispute the inclusion of Citizen Kane or Rebecca or The Best Years of Our Lives? However, along with The Yearling and Reap the Wild Wind and Hello, Frisco, Hello, I've also included a few surprises. A magnificent publication. -- Rodney Bourke in International Movie Making (April 2006).

Author : Jeremy Arnold
Publisher : Running Press Adult
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780762492497

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Turner Classic Movies: Christmas in the Movies by Jeremy Arnold Pdf

Turner Classic Movies presents a bucket list of the best and most beloved holiday films of all time, complete with spirited commentary, behind-the-scenes stories, and photos spanning eight decades of Christmastime favorites. Nothing brings the spirit of the season into our hearts quite like a great holiday movie. "Christmas films" come in many shapes and sizes and exist across many genres. Some, like It's a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Story, are perennials, while others, such as Die Hard, have only gradually become yuletide favorites. But they all have one thing in common: they use themes evoked by the holiday period - nostalgia, joy, togetherness, dysfunction, commercialism, or cynicism - as a force in their storytelling. !--EndFragment--Turner Classic Movies: Christmas in the Movies showcases the very best among this uniquely spirited strain of cinema. Each film is profiled on what makes it a "Christmas movie," along with behind-the-scenes stories of its production, reception, and legacy. Complemented by a trove of color and black-and-white photos, Turner Classic Movies: Christmas in the Movies is a glorious salute to a collection of the most treasured films of all time. Among the 30 films included: The Shop Around the Corner, Holiday Inn, Meet Me in St. Louis, It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, White Christmas, A Christmas Story, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, Little Women, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Author : Joe Franklin
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 101471883X

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Classics of the Silent Screen by Joe Franklin Pdf

This 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, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : E. F. Clark
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1544803222

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Silver Screen Classics by E. F. Clark Pdf

Travel back in time and ride along with the tumblin' tumbleweeds! The masterful artwork of Silver Screen Classics "Golden Age Cowboy Westerns" is a timeless keepsake for the entire family. Nostalgic western movie posters featuring John Wayne, Tom Nix, Gene Autry, and many more bring the action to life in living color as cowboy western stars on their trusted stallions battle gunslinger bad guys to save the day!

Author : Paul Fonoroff
Publisher : University of California Press
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780520300484

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Chinese Movie Magazines by Paul Fonoroff Pdf

Showcasing an exotic, eclectic, and rare array of covers from more than five hundred movie publications from a glamorous bygone age, Chinese Movie Magazines sheds fresh light on China’s film industry during a transformative period of its history. Expertly curated by collector and Chinese cinema specialist Paul Fonoroff, this volume provides insightful commentary relating the magazines to the times in which they were created, embracing everything from cinematic trends to politics and world events, along with gossip, fashion, and pop culture. The cover designs reflected the diverse contents of the publications, ranging from sophisticated Art Deco drawings by acclaimed artists to glamorous photos of top Chinese and Hollywood celebrities, including Ruan Lingyu, Butterfly Wu, Ingrid Bergman, and Shirley Temple. Organized thematically within a chronological structure, this visually extraordinary volume includes many rare illustrations from the Paul Kendel Fonoroff Collection in Berkeley’s C.V. Starr East Asian Library, the largest collection of Eastern movie memorabilia outside China.

Author : Christina Rice
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780813144399

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Ann Dvorak by Christina Rice Pdf

The forgotten screen legend who made Hollywood history by challenging the all-powerful studio system is revealed in this first full-length biography. Seemingly destined for A-list fame, Ann Dvorak was touted as “Hollywood’s New Cinderella” after film mogul Howard Hughes cast her in the 1932 gangster film Scarface. But Dvorak’s journey to superstardom was derailed when she walked out on her contractual obligations to Warner Bros. for an extended honeymoon. Ann Dvorak: Hollywood’s Forgotten Rebel explores the life and career of one of the first individuals who dared to challenge the studio system. Dvorak reached her pinnacle during the early 1930s, when the film industry was relatively uncensored and free to produce movies with more daring storylines. She played several female leads in films including The Strange Love of Molly Louvain, Three on a Match, and Heat Lightning, but after her walk-out, Warner Bros retaliated by casting her in less significant roles. Following the casting conflicts and illness, Dvorak filed a lawsuit against the Warner Bros. studio, setting a precedent for other stars who eventually followed suit. In this insightful memoir, Christina Rice explores the spirited rebellion of a talented actress whose promising career fell victim to the studio empire.

Author : Alastair J. L. Blanshard,Kim Shahabudin
Publisher : Bristol Classical Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-15
Category : History
ISBN : 071563724X

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Classics on Screen by Alastair J. L. Blanshard,Kim Shahabudin Pdf

Cinema loves Greece and Rome. Hollywood epics, animated movies, avant-garde features - all have turned to classical antiquity for inspiration. On the silver screen, we see a world of virtuous Christians, depraved pagans, gladiators, charioteers, Spartan warriors, and muscle-bound demigods - a potent mix of sex, violence and art. So pervasive are these images that this cinematic output dominates the public understanding of the ancient world. Through analysis of ten influential films, this book examines the representation of Greece and Rome in both popular and art-house cinema, arranged by cinematic genre. Key scenes are discussed and each film is located in its historical context.