The Warrior S Camera

Author : Stephen Prince
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780691214184

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The Warrior's Camera by Stephen Prince Pdf

The Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa, who died at the age of 88, has been internationally acclaimed as a giant of world cinema. Rashomon, which won both the Venice Film Festival's grand prize and an Academy Award for best foreign-language film, helped ignite Western interest in the Japanese cinema. Seven Samurai and Yojimbo remain enormously popular both in Japan and abroad. In this newly revised and expanded edition of his study of Kurosawa's films, Stephen Prince provides two new chapters that examine Kurosawa's remaining films, placing him in the context of cinema history. Prince also discusses how Kurosawa furnished a template for some well-known Hollywood directors, including Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas. Providing a new and comprehensive look at this master filmmaker, The Warrior's Camera probes the complex visual structure of Kurosawa's work. The book shows how Kurosawa attempted to symbolize on film a course of national development for post-war Japan, and it traces the ways that he tied his social visions to a dynamic system of visual and narrative forms. The author analyzes Kurosawa's entire career and places the films in context by drawing on the director's autobiography--a fascinating work that presents Kurosawa as a Kurosawa character and the story of his life as the kind of spiritual odyssey witnessed so often in his films. After examining the development of Kurosawa's visual style in his early work, The Warrior's Camera explains how he used this style in subsequent films to forge a politically committed model of filmmaking. It then demonstrates how the collapse of Kurosawa's efforts to participate as a filmmaker in the tasks of social reconstruction led to the very different cinematic style evident in his most recent films, works of pessimism that view the world as resistant to change.

Author : Abraham Rothberg
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Intelligence service
ISBN : 9781411630383

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The Holy Warriors by Abraham Rothberg Pdf

A clandestine cell of Arab jihadis bomb multiple targets in New York City. Their intentions are to strike at various significant symbols of American life and thereby force the American President to show himself publicly to reassure New York's citizens. Once he comes to New York, they plan to assassinate him. A small special committee from C.I.A., the F.B.I., U.S. Army Intelligence and the New York City Police, aided by an Arabic-speaking Israeli Mossad agent is appointed to hunt the jihadis down before they can do any further damage and to prevent them from killing the President. A cliff-hanger novel of suspense, The Holy Warriors shows us the deadly chess game between these two forces, from both the jihadis' side and the American side, as well as the seething violence and the savage personal dramas beneath the hunters and the hunted. Time Magazine writes Violence has become the idiom of the times, and Rothberg proves that he understands all the nuances!

Author : Stephen Prince
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1999-11-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0691010463

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The Warrior's Camera by Stephen Prince Pdf

The Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa, who died at the age of 88, has been internationally acclaimed as a giant of world cinema. Rashomon, which won both the Venice Film Festival's grand prize and an Academy Award for best foreign-language film, helped ignite Western interest in the Japanese cinema. Seven Samurai and Yojimbo remain enormously popular both in Japan and abroad. In this newly revised and expanded edition of his study of Kurosawa's films, Stephen Prince provides two new chapters that examine Kurosawa's remaining films, placing him in the context of cinema history. Prince also discusses how Kurosawa furnished a template for some well-known Hollywood directors, including Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas. Providing a new and comprehensive look at this master filmmaker, The Warrior's Camera probes the complex visual structure of Kurosawa's work. The book shows how Kurosawa attempted to symbolize on film a course of national development for post-war Japan, and it traces the ways that he tied his social visions to a dynamic system of visual and narrative forms. The author analyzes Kurosawa's entire career and places the films in context by drawing on the director's autobiography--a fascinating work that presents Kurosawa as a Kurosawa character and the story of his life as the kind of spiritual odyssey witnessed so often in his films. After examining the development of Kurosawa's visual style in his early work, The Warrior's Camera explains how he used this style in subsequent films to forge a politically committed model of filmmaking. It then demonstrates how the collapse of Kurosawa's efforts to participate as a filmmaker in the tasks of social reconstruction led to the very different cinematic style evident in his most recent films, works of pessimism that view the world as resistant to change.

Author : Richard Pace
Publisher : Vanderbilt University Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780826503008

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From Filmmaker Warriors to Flash Drive Shamans by Richard Pace Pdf

From Filmmaker Warriors to Flash Drive Shamans broadens the base of research on Indigenous media in Latin America through thirteen chapters that explore groups such as the Kayapó of Brazil, the Mapuche of Chile, the Kichwa of Ecuador, and the Ayuuk of Mexico, among others, as they engage video, DVDs, photography, television, radio, and the internet. The authors cover a range of topics such as the prospects of collaborative film production, the complications of archiving materials, and the contrasting meanings of and even conflict over "embedded aesthetics" in media production—i.e., how media reflects in some fashion the ownership, authorship, and/or cultural sensibilities of its community of origin. Other topics include active audiences engaging television programming in unanticipated ways, philosophical ruminations about the voices of the dead captured on digital recorders, the innovative uses of digital platforms on the internet to connect across generations and even across cultures, and the overall challenges to obtaining media sovereignty in all manner of media production. The book opens with contributions from the founders of Indigenous Media Studies, with an overview of global Indigenous media by Faye Ginsburg and an interview with Terence Turner that took place shortly before his death.

Author : Catherine James
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781787116207

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Indigo Warriors by Catherine James Pdf

Join the Indigo Warriors as they embark on an action-packed adventure, working together to save the environment, help the homeless, care for animals, and change society’s attitudes towards the disabled, using both direct action and politics to achieve their goals. The six children aim to promote kindness and compassion over cruelty and greed, assisted by a hapless guardian angel. When they meet on a school bus, Polly, Angela, Peter, Noah, Josh and Jet decide to join forces and set out to help planet Earth and its inhabitants: human and non-human. Calling themselves the Indigo Warriors, they have meetings, argue a lot, often come to wrong conclusions, and find themselves in danger at the hands of a criminal gang. Struggling to decide whose cause matters most, they distil their ideas into a ‘Manifesto for a Better Life’ but can they get their manifesto to the people who matter … the politicians?

Author : S. Prince
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1999-10-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1417661747

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Warrior's Camera by S. Prince Pdf

Author : Mina Carter
Publisher : Mina Carter
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Warriors of the Lathar Collection: Volume 3 by Mina Carter Pdf

Earth girls might be popular -- but they're definitely not easy! Alien Warrior's Secret Being captured by aliens is better than being sent home… Faced with the prospect of going back to over-crowded earth with its slum-cities, Randy takes a high-stakes, off the book mission into the heart of enemy territory. Alien Surgeon’s Seduction She was his the moment she stepped aboard. He'll fight everyone, even the emperor himself, to keep her. Curvy. Dangerous. And all his, if the secrets in his blood don't tear them apart first... Rescued by her Alien Protector Danaar is on the brink of gaining everything he’s ever wanted. A position as War Commander and a mate, Madison. When enemies conspiring in the shadows mean she is taken from him, and thrown in a brutal human prison, he faces an impossible choice. Break his vows to the empire and risk an intergalactic war… or lose his mate forever. Kissed by the Alien Mercenary Woken by a kiss, she didn’t expect her prince to be a handsome alien warrior. She should keep a level head but something about him makes her want to forget all about the differences between their species and wish for her own fairy tale romance... **Note: This boxed set contains previously issued books 9-12 of the Warriors of the Lathar series. If you own these titles individually, DO NOT purchase this book. Intended for readers 18+ due to mature themes and explicit language. Each story has an HEA, no cheating, and lots and lots of love. Enjoy!**

Author : Jeff Morris,Don Brown,Craig W. Drummond
Publisher : WildBlue Press
Page : 1003 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781948239684

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War and Warriors Volume One by Jeff Morris,Don Brown,Craig W. Drummond Pdf

Three real-life accounts of the struggles of American soldiers from the Iraq and Afghanistan battlefields to, in two cases, US military tribunals. Legion Rising: Surviving Combat and the Scars It Left Behind by Jeff Morris Follow Jeff through up-close, fast-paced accounts of the thrills and dangers of combat as a Platoon Leader in Iraq. Feel the weight of the gruesome and tragic loss of eight men whose lives were taken in the line of duty. Journey through his battle to face the scars and shadows that followed him long after his time serving in the military was over. Travesty of Justice: The Shocking Prosecution of Lt. Clint Lorance by Don Brown The Book That Won a Presidential Pardon! On July 2, 2012, three Afghan males crowded on a motorcycle and sped down a Taliban-controlled dirt road toward Lt. Clint Lorance’s men. In a split-second decision, Lorance ordered his men to fire. When no weapons were found on the Afghan bodies, the Army prosecuted Lorance for murder. “The most powerful case to date for the exoneration of imprisoned Army Lt. Clint Lorance.” —Sun-Sentinel Saving Sandoval by Craig W. Drummond While deployed in Iraq, Sandoval, an airborne infantryman and elite sniper, was instructed to “take the shot” and kill an enemy insurgent wearing civilian clothes. Two weeks later, Army Criminal Investigation Command descended upon Sandoval’s unit, trying to link Sandoval and others to war crimes, including murder. “A revealing, real-life courtroom drama, reminiscent of A Few Good Men.” —Hunter R. Clark, International Law and Human Rights Program and Drake University Law School

Author : Colin Litten-Brown
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781456778217

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The Warriors of Atopia by Colin Litten-Brown Pdf

The Nemetonum Society faces an even greater threat than before and once again the secret of the Gwydion Stones is challenged by foes that strive to possess their awesome power. From across the barrier of the inter-dimensional void the survivors of Atlantis strive to return to Earth while in England the remnants of Marcus Wolffs operation regroup and return to the attack. In the midst of these new threats, Hannah Chappel-Jones discovers an even more incredible secret, one her family have kept for over a century that sheds light on the very origin of the stones themselves. With assailants on all sides, the Society struggles to defend the stones against the most powerful threat they have ever faced. In their darkest hour of need, can they find help in the most unlikely of places and can they stand up to the Warriors of Atopia? The Warriors of Atopia: the sequel to The Gates of Atopia.

Author : BradyGames (Firm)
Publisher : BradyGames
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0744005493

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The Warriors by BradyGames (Firm) Pdf

Based on the classic 1979 cult film from Paramount Pictures, The Warriors expands the cinematic journey of the movie into a gritty interactive (game) experience set in 1970's New York.

Author : Nigel Walpole
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007-03-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783409778

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Voodoo Warriors by Nigel Walpole Pdf

The story of the supersonic fighter with “interesting insight into the period of the 1950s and early 1960s, the Cold War and of course the war in Vietnam” (Military Modelling). During the mid–1950s the United States Air Force was given its most powerful single-seat, two-engine fighter to date. The Voodoo would be deployed before the end of that decade in the tactical nuclear bomber and tactical reconnaissance roles worldwide, and in homeland defense with the two-seat, all-weather variant. In December 1957 it took the World Air Speed Record to Mach 1.6—over one and a half times faster than the sound barrier. This book looks at the evolution of the original design and its introduction into service. Chapters cover operations in Korea, Vietnam, the Cuban Crisis and in Europe during the Cold War years. Many first-hand accounts from pilots are included and the author’s own experiences with the aircraft are given with fascinating insight. The Voodoo was an elegant, mean-looking fighting machine that epitomized fast flying in the fifties and sixties. It continues to be a revered airplane. “Definitely a book that gives an in depth look at the Voodoo and the pilots who flew her.”—InScale.org

Author : John Howard,John Tarolli
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781434347916

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Road Warriors by John Howard,John Tarolli Pdf

So far, he has seized $700,000 of American businessmen's assets. Every Mafia casino has been closed, and over a billion dollars of mob money has been confiscated. Sam Giancana and other Mafia bigwigs are extremely unhappy with Fidel. They are looking for a way to get even. So are the Americans, many of whom have been forced to flee to safety. Castro has already executed seven hundred Cuban citizens who dared to object to his murderous regime. There are no rights in Cuba other than those granted by Fidel Castro and his henchmen. Murder and mayhem are the order of the day. The burning question is, what can be done to stop Castro? On March 17th, President Eisenhower gives his permission for the C.I.A.'s Allen Dulles and Richard Bissell to develop a small, covert, anti-Castro operation. A thousand Cuban refugees will be recruited and trained as guerrilla fighters and saboteurs. When they're ready, they'll be infiltrated back into Cuba, where they'll begin a series of raids designed to upset, and eventually overthrow, the Castro regime. In the pages of The Castro Conspiracy we'll meet the U.S. Marine and Special Forces personnel who train those men. We'll visit them in their Central American mountain and jungle training camps. Then we'll watch as the 1960 Presidential Election puts a reluctant commander-in-chief in the White House, and see the entire, carefully orchestrated, covert operation fall apart. We'll attend dozens of secret meetings conducted by the CIA, FBI, and the CFR. At those meetings we'll finally discover why Operation Trinidad, a small, easily controlled and plausible incursion, a plan that was almost certain to succeed, was turned into the over-zealous, overly ambitious, and impossible to control fiasco that the Bay of Pigs Invasion eventually became. We'll meet the Kennedy family and the Castros, along with the deadly Mafia hitmen who are recruited to kill Castro. Washington insiders and Hollywood stars will be on display. Along the way we'll watch men who willingly risk their lives to achieve success, and women who willingly use their wiles to keep them from gaining that success. We'll get to know Jack Kennedy, a man who desperately wants the Cuban Invasion to succeed, and John F. Kennedy, a president who desperately can't afford to allow it to. And we'll be present when he cancels American air support the decision that spelled doom for the invasion and every Cuba Freedom Fighter. We'll spend three frightening days in the middle of the Bay of Pigs Invasion, and eighteen frustrating months in its aftermath fighting and dying on the beaches running and hiding in the swamps sweating and suffering in the prisons. And wondering, always wondering, why the Americanos deserted us? We'll

Author : Nic Gill
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781486306220

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Animal Eco-Warriors by Nic Gill Pdf

Come on an action-packed adventure with an amazing mob of animal eco-warriors as they use their special talents to help solve our planet’s environmental problems! From the nosy noses of biosecurity beagles at airports to rats learning to sniff out landmines in war-torn landscapes, animals are using their unique abilities to help make the world a better and safer place. With fantastic colour photos of animal eco-warriors at work, this book is full of fun facts on how animals are helping humanity work towards a more sustainable future. There are also plenty of tips on how you can make a difference to the planet. Join the animal eco-warrior team today! This book is ideal for teachers and librarians looking for locally relevant, teachable materials addressing environment and sustainability issues, as well as for children and their families with an interest in animals and science. Perfect for readers aged 9-12.

Author : Thomas McDonald
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783378685

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Winged Warriors by Thomas McDonald Pdf

Paul McDonald is a former RAF fast-jet pilot whose flying career spanned 34 years. He is not a typical senior RAF officer having been brought up on a council estate in a bleak northern industrial town. He became a pilot by accident and struggled to gain his wings. He spent 14 years on operational tours overseas including 2 tours at the height of the Cold War on a Tornado tactical nuclear squadron in Germany, only 15 minutes from responding to an anticipated Soviet onslaught. Earlier he served on a low-level photo reconnaissance squadron on NATO's vulnerable southern flank. He was decorated for gallantry in 1980 and later served in Kuwait as the Senior RAF Adviser, including Operation Desert Fox, the air war against Iraq in 1998.

Author : Kelsey Calaitges
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781506712338

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The Art of Bravest Warriors by Kelsey Calaitges Pdf

Explore the cosmos with zany teenage heroes-for-hire, the Bravest Warriors! Reminisce on the super-powered team's greatest adventures from Cartoon Hangover's hit animated series, Bravest Warriors! Warp through informative chapters of the show's main characters, beloved environments, and unique alien species that the team's encountered before. This exclusive collection of beautiful art from the creative mind of Pendleton Ward includes storyboards and scripts from early stages of the show's production as well as comics and fan art for the most impassioned fans of the series. Enjoy this comprehensive collection of illustrations and dive into the development and production materials of the Bravest Warriors--all available in this exclusive art book! This exploration of the hit series Bravest Warriors features hundreds of marvelous art pieces that make this an impeccable volume that can't be missed!