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Widescreen Dreams

Author : Patrick E. Horrigan
Publisher : University of Wisconsin Pres
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1999-04-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780299161637

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In 1973, a sweet-tempered, ferociously imaginative ten-year-old boy named Patrick Horrigan saw the TV premiere of the film version of Hello, Dolly! starring Barbra Streisand. His life would never be the same. Widescreen Dreams: Growing Up Gay at the Movies traces Horrigan’s development from childhood to gay male adulthood through a series of visceral encounters with an unexpected handful of Hollywood movies from the 1960s and 1970s: Hello Dolly!, The Sound of Music, The Poseidon Adventure, Dog Day Afternoon, and The Wiz.

My Name Is Barbra

Author : Barbra Streisand
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1033 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780698405257

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My Name Is Barbra by Barbra Streisand Pdf

The long-awaited memoir by the superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television PLEASE NOTE The E-book edition features additional photographs that are exclusive to the E-book. Barbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognizable voices in the history of popular music. She has been nominated for a Grammy 46 times, and with Yentl she became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major motion picture. In My Name Is Barbra, she tells her own story about her life and extraordinary career, from growing up in Brooklyn to her first star-making appearances in New York nightclubs to her breakout performance in Funny Girl (musical and film) to the long string of successes in every medium in the years that followed. The book is, like Barbra herself, frank, funny, opinionated, and charming. She recounts her early struggles to become an actress, eventually turning to singing to earn a living; the recording of some of her acclaimed albums; the years of effort involved in making Yentl; her direction of The Prince of Tides; her friendships with figures ranging from Marlon Brando to Madeleine Albright; her political advocacy; and the fulfillment she’s found in her marriage to James Brolin. No entertainer’s memoir has been more anticipated than Barbra Streisand’s, and this engrossing and delightful book will be eagerly welcomed by her millions of fans.

The Dictionary of Dreams

Author : Gustavus Hindman Miller,Sigmund Freud,Henri Bergson
Publisher : Wellfleet
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-12
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781577152842

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The Dictionary of Dreams provides the necessary tools to interpret almost every dream object and its hidden meaning to better understand what your subconscious is telling you. Now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go instruction. Dreams can be fun and adventurous, but also frightening and distorted, and still again, they can be an endless combination of both. From spitting teeth out (a sign of aging), to creepy, crawly spiders (a sign that one feels like an outsider), dreams can mean much more to us once we learn how to decipher their hidden meanings. Whether positive or negative, The Dictionary of Dreams gives you all the tools, symbols, and their true meanings to translate our cryptic nightly images. Starting with selections from classic texts like Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, and 10,000 Dreams Interpreted by Gustavus Hindman Miller, one of the first authors to complete a thorough study of all the symbols that appear in our dreamscape, this updated edition features revisions (such as the addition of cell phones, computers, televisions, and more) of Miller’s original interpretations to bring the book up to speed with our modern life.

The Dictionary of Dreams

Author : Quarto Publishing Group
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 531 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780760362297

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One of the most definitive books on the subject with more than 15,000 dream symbols to help you decode the meanings behind your nightly musings. The Dictionary of Dreams provides the necessary tools to interpret almost every dream object and its hidden meaning to better understand what your subconscious is telling you. Dreams can be fun and adventurous, but also frightening and distorted, and still again, they can be an endless combination of both. From spitting teeth out (a sign of aging), to creepy, crawly spiders (a sign that one feels like an outsider), dreams can mean much more to us once we learn how to decipher their hidden meanings. Whether positive or negative, The Dictionary of Dreamsgives you all the tools, symbols, and their true meanings to translate our cryptic nightly images. Starting with selections from classic texts like Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, and 10,000 Dreams Interpreted by Gustavus Hindman Miller, one of the first authors to complete a thorough study of all the symbols that appear in our dream-scape, this updated edition features revisions (such as the addition of cell phones, computers, televisions, and more) of Miller’s original interpretations to bring the book up to speed with our modern life.

Oz and the Musical

Author : Ryan Bunch
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780190843137

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"The Wizard is a lovable humbug, an artful salesman who gives his customers something to believe in, even if the thing is known to be pretend. Playing a role, he presents Dorothy's friends with talismans of brains, heart and courage and takes pride in showing them how he accomplished his illusions. Why do Dorothy's friends put their faith in the Wizard's abilities to grant their requests even after he has shown them that he has only been putting on a show? Perhaps his virtuoso performances inspire their own, and ours too. His humbug guides the philosophy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and the theatrical style of the first Oz musical, the extravaganza of 1902, with implications for "American" performance and participation"--

Spectacular Passions

Author : Brett Farmer
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2000-10-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0822325896

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DIVAn examination of how cinematic spectatorship is articulated, practiced, and experienced in the contexts of gay male subjectivities./div

Dreams of Flight

Author : Dana Polan
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520379299

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Introduction -- Engineering The great escape : from book to film (and in-between) -- Tunneling in : The great escape : style, theme, and structure -- After-lives -- Appendix : "It really happened".

Queer Cinema in America

Author : Aubrey Malone
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-11
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781440867163

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This reference helps readers navigate the perilous odyssey those of an LGBTQ orientation had to face in an age less enlightened than our own, when an attraction to members of the same gender could lead to horrendous abuse. Just as American society has changed dramatically from decade to decade, so has queer cinema. Taking us from a time when LGBTQ characters were often represented as either caricatures or figures of farce, this lively yet authoritative reference explores the sea change ushered in by such stars as Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich in the 1930s and '40s, androgynous figures such as Montgomery Clift, James Dean, and Marlon Brando in the '50s, and closeted gay men such as Rock Hudson and Liberace, whose double lives were exposed by the scourge of AIDS. Included are alphabetically arranged entries on stars, directors, films, themes, and other topics related to queer cinema in America, including films and persons from outside the U.S. who nonetheless figured prominently in America popular culture. Entries cite works for further reading, sidebars provide snippets of interesting trivia, a timeline highlights key events, and a selected, general, end-of-work bibliography cites the most important major works on the topic.

Psychology at the Movies

Author : Skip Dine Young
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470971772

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Psychology at the Movies explores the insights to be gained by applying various psychological lenses to popular films including cinematic depictions of human behavior, the psychology of filmmakers, and the impact of viewing movies. Uses the widest range of psychological approaches to explore movies, the people who make them, and the people who watch them Written in an accessible style with vivid examples from a diverse group of popular films, such as The Silence of the Lambs, The Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, Taxi Driver, Good Will Hunting, and A Beautiful Mind Brings together psychology, film studies, mass communication, and cultural studies to provide an interdisciplinary perspective Features an extensive bibliography for further exploration of various research fields

Sidney Lumet

Author : Aubrey Malone
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-18
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476675534

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 Punctilious to a fault, Sidney Lumet favored intense rehearsal, which enabled him to bring in most of his films under budget and under schedule. An energized director who captured the heart of New York like no other, he created a vast canon of work that stands as a testament to his passionate concern for justice and his great empathy for the hundreds of people with whom he collaborated during a career that spanned more than five decades. This is the first full-scale biography of a man who is generally regarded as one of the most affable directors of his time. Using the oral testimonies of those who worked with him both behind and in front of the camera, this book explores Lumet's personality and working methods.

Contemporary World Musicians

Author : Clifford Thompson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 3189 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-07
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781135939618

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Music lovers, researchers, students, librarians, and teachers can trace the personal and artistic influences behind music makers from Elton John to Leontyne Price. Individual entries on over 400 of the world's most renowned and accomplished living performers, composers, conductors, and band leaders in musical genres from opera to hip-hop. Also includes an in-depth Index covering musicians of all eras, so that readers can learn which artists, alive or dead, influenced the work of today's most important figures in the music industry.

Adapting the Wizard of Oz

Author : Danielle Birkett,Dominic McHugh
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-04
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780190663179

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Adapting the Wizard of Oz by Danielle Birkett,Dominic McHugh Pdf

This volume examines 'The Wizard of Oz' and its surrounding culture, centering on three areas of study: early adaptations of Baum's novels, insights into the MGM film, and the legacy of 'The Wizard of Oz' on the popular stage. Although the articles will devote some attention to the genesis of the musical and the biographical profiles of the creative team, the text will prioritize critical and analytical readings.

Withdrawn Traces

Author : Sara Hawys Roberts,Leon Noakes
Publisher : Random House
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-14
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780753545393

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Withdrawn Traces by Sara Hawys Roberts,Leon Noakes Pdf

New discoveries and a fresh perspective, with unprecedented access to Richey's personal archive On 1 February 1995, Richey Edwards, guitarist of the Manic Street Preachers, went missing at the age of 27. On the eve of a promotional trip to America, he vanished from his London hotel room, his car later discovered near the Severn Bridge, a notorious suicide spot. Over two decades later, Richey’s disappearance remains one of the most moving, mysterious and unresolved episodes in recent pop culture history. For those with a basic grasp of the facts, Richey's suicide seems obvious and undeniable. However, a closer investigation of his actions in the weeks and months before his disappearance just don’t add up, and until now few have dared to ask the important questions. Withdrawn Traces is the first book written with the co-operation of the Edwards family, testimony from Richey’s closest friends and unprecedented and exclusive access to Richey’s personal archive. In a compelling real-time narrative, the authors examine fresh evidence, uncover overlooked details, profile Richey's state of mind, and brings us closer than ever before to the truth.

The Other Mother

Author : Nancy Abrams
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1999-09-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780299164935

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On a spring day in 1993, Nancy Abrams helped her daughter dress for day care, packed her lunch, and said good-bye. Next she drove to court, where she learned that in the eyes of the law she was nothing more than “a biological stranger” to the child she helped bring into the world and raise. That was the last time she would see her daughter or hear her voice for five years. The Other Mother begins as Abrams and her female lover decide to start a family together. With giddy anticipation, they search for a sperm donor, shop for baby clothes and crib, and attend childbirth classes. But despite their high hopes, the relationship begins to fall apart, and they separate when their daughter is a toddler. Problems between the two intensify until, shortly before her daughter’s fifth birthday, Abrams loses custody. In unprecedented depth, Abrams’s compelling narrative examines the social, legal, and political implications of gay and lesbian parenting. Her haunting memoir asks the question, “What makes a mother?” It is a question that biological parents, co-parents, adoptive parents, step-parents, and divorced parents must each answer in their own way. In telling one woman’s story, The Other Mother makes a solid case for legal protections, including marriage, for lesbian and gay families.

Acts of Faith, Acts of Love

Author : Dugan McGinley
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0826418368

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McGinley uses the autobiographies of Gay men to explore the overlap between their religious and sexual identities. >