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The Passing Game

Author : Warren Hoffman
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-11-03
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0815632029

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Tony Kushner’s award-winning epic play Angels in America was remarkable not only for its sensitive engagement of Jewish-American and gay culture but also for bringing these themes to a mainstream audience. While the play represented a watershed in American theater and culture, it belies a hundred years of previous attention to queer Jewish identity in twentieth-century American literature, drama, and film. In The Passing Game, Warren Hoffman sheds light on this long history, taking up both Yiddish and English narratives that explore the tensions among Jewish identity, queer sexuality, performance, and American citizenship. With fresh insight Hoffman examines the 1907 Yiddish play God of Vengeance by Sholem Asch, the cross-dressing films of Yiddish actress Molly Picon, and several short stories by Isaac Bashevis Singer. He also analyzes the English-language novels The Rise of David Levinsky (Abraham Cahan), Wasteland (Jo Sinclair), and Portnoy’s Complaint (Phillip Roth). Hoffman highlights the ways in which the characters in these canonical texts attempt to "pass" as white, straight, and American in the early and mid-twentieth century. This pioneering work is a welcome contribution to the study of Jewish American literature and culture.

Yentl

Author : Leah Napolin,Isaac Bashevis Singer
Publisher : Samuel French, Inc.
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : American drama
ISBN : 0573618429

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Tells the story of an Ashkenazi Jewish girl in Poland who decides to dress and live like a boy so that she can receive an education in Talmudic law after her father dies.

Talking Back

Author : Joyce Antler
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 0874518423

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Essays that discuss the portrayal of Jewish women in American culture.

Dictionary of Jewish Usage

Author : Sol Steinmetz
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0742543870

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Dictionary of Jewish Usage: A Guide to the Use of Jewish Terms is a unique and much needed guide to the way many Hebrew, Yiddish, and Aramaic words and meanings are used by English speakers. Sol Steinmetz draws upon his years of dictionary editorial experience, as well as his lifelong study of Jewish history, traditions, and practices, to guide the reader through the essentially uncharted territory of Jewish usage. Dictionary of Jewish Usage clarifies the meanings of Jewish terms that have been absorbed into English, as well as the transliterated Hebrew terms from sacred texts that reflect differing pronunciations. The Dictionary also explains terms that are often misused, sheds light on the meaning of clusters of terminology, and delineates the etymology and pronunciation of many words, making this Dictionary an invaluable guide for anyone curious about Jewish usage.

Queer Theory and the Jewish Question

Author : Daniel Boyarin,Daniel Itzkovitz,Ann Pellegrini
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN : 0231113749

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Queer Theory and the Jewish Question by Daniel Boyarin,Daniel Itzkovitz,Ann Pellegrini Pdf

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Isaac Bashevis Singer

Author : Isaac Bashevis Singer
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0878055908

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Collections of interviews with notable modern writers

People of the Body

Author : Howard Eilberg-Schwartz
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438401904

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People of the Body by Howard Eilberg-Schwartz Pdf

By shifting attention from the image of Jews as a textual community to the ways Jews understand and manage their bodies — for example, to their concerns with reproduction and sexuality, menstruation and childbirth— this volume contributes to a revisioning of what Jews and Judaism are and have been. The project of re-membering the Jewish body has both historical and constructive motivations. As a constructive project, this book describes, renews, and participates in the complex and ongoing modern discussion about the nature of Jewish bodies and the place of bodies in Judaism.

Fear of Fiction

Author : David Neal Miller
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438413150

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David Neal Miller's Fear of Fiction is the first book-length study that begins with the understanding that Singer is truly a Yiddish writer in language and culture. With the exception of a handful of articles, American critical examination of Isaac Bashevis Singer's work has been devoted to Singer's work in English—to those pieces he himself has selected for translation. This American Nobel laureate is part of a long tradition of Yiddish literature, and he still writes in that language. Working exclusively with Singer's Yiddish texts—many of the pieces discussed here are not available in English—Miller examines Singer's narrative strategies, his blurring of the distinctions between fiction and reportage. Fear of Fiction captures an intriguing paradox of Singer's writing: Singer fictionalizes the factual and historicizes the imaginative. Miller demonstrates that Singer is no "inspired innocent," but that this blending of genres is the work of a craftsman who uses genre to mediate between the world and the imagination. The book is enriched by Miller's careful and sensitive translations of many illustrative Yiddish passages. Fear of Fiction is both erudite and entertaining. Miller not only examines Singer's skillful undermining of our expectations of different genres, but also draws the reader into Singer's work as a whole. This book will fascinate both the scholar and the sophisticated reader of Singer.

Yentl

Author : Michel Legrand,Alan Bergman,Marilyn Bergman
Publisher : Warner Bros. Publications
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Music
ISBN : UCSC:32106011268114

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Yentl by Michel Legrand,Alan Bergman,Marilyn Bergman Pdf

Includes eight pages of full-color photos from the film. Titles are: Where Is It Written? * Papa, Can You Hear Me? * This Is One of Those Moments * No Wonder * The Way He Makes Me Feel * No Wonder (Part Two) * Tomorrow Night * Will Someone Ever Look at Me That Way? * No Matter What Happens * No Wonder (Reprise) * A Piece of Sky.

Christopher Walken A to Z

Author : Robert Schnakenberg
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781594747755

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Christopher Walken A to Z by Robert Schnakenberg Pdf

The Complete Guide To All Things Walken He’s been a dancer, a baker, a lion tamer, an award-winning actor, and a Hollywood legend. But Christopher Walken has never been the subject of a comprehensive biographical reference—until now. Here at last is a complete A-to-Z guide to this one-of-a-kind performer, featuring entries on everything from the Actors Studio (the legendary theatrical workshop where Walken spent eleven years as a janitor) to Zombie Movies (one of Walken’s favorite film genres). Along the way, readers will discover: • Acting secrets and behind-the-scenes trivia from each of Walken’s 100+ films—everything from Annie Hall to Hairspray and beyond. • Recipes and kitchen tips from “Chef Walken”—including a look at his short-lived TV show, Cooking with Chris. • Walken’s music videos for Madonna, Duran Duran, and Fatboy Slim. • The secrets of maintaining his extraordinary hair. • Observations and reminiscences from Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Tim Burton, Woody Allen, Dennis Hopper, and countless others. Plus more bizarre B movies and Saturday Night Live appearances than you can shake a cowbell at! Complete with fascinating trivia and dozens of photographs, Christopher Walken A to Z offers the definitive look at a pop culture phenomenon.

Women, Myth, and the Feminine Principle

Author : Bettina Liebowitz Knapp
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 079143527X

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Women, Myth, and the Feminine Principle by Bettina Liebowitz Knapp Pdf

The book begins by probing the "Divine Feminine" in Tibet's Gesar of Ling, one of the most fascinating myths of all time. Especially intriguing is the hero's seemingly continuous dependency on the feminine principle for guidance. The heroine in Kalidasa's Sanskrit drama, Sakuntala focuses on the obstacles set in Sakuntala's earthly trajectory, and how these were instrumental in her evolution from the stage of passive, unconscious, and withdrawn archetypal Maiden to that of the conscious, decisive, strong spiritual Mother. To explore the highly complex personalities of Kriemhild and Brunhild in the High German Nibelungenlied is to enter the realm of sun and shadow, the lightened regions of consciousness and the deep interiors of primal darkness.

Nostalgia in Jewish-American Theatre and Film, 1979-2004

Author : Ben Furnish
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0820461970

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Nostalgia in Jewish-American Theatre and Film, 1979-2004 by Ben Furnish Pdf

Nostalgia, a bittersweet yearning for the past, is an important element in Jewish-American performances of the late twentieth century. Numerous plays and films of this time use nostalgia to engage Jewish, including Yiddish, cultural themes and images. Nostalgia offers audiences a window through which to examine past and current social changes. These include American Jews' departure from Europe to America, the city for the suburbs, Yiddish for English, as well as the civil rights, women's, peace, and gay and lesbian movements, and other transformations. These performances illustrate how theatre and film transmit culture from generation to generation and between one ethnic community and the wider American scene.

Movie-Based Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching

Author : Craig Brian Larson,Andrew Zahn
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310873273

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Movie-Based Illustrations for Preaching and Teaching by Craig Brian Larson,Andrew Zahn Pdf

Movies have become the stories of our culture. People love to discuss favorite movies and actors, and this interest can help you communicate God’s Word with power—if you have exciting, movie-based illustrations at your fingertips. Now the editors of PreachingToday.com have gathered the best movie-based illustrations, the scenes that convey biblical truth convincingly. This collection contains 101 complete illustrations straight from popular movies your listeners can relate to. Each illustration is easy to use—you don’t even have to be familiar with the movie to share the truth it portrays. ·Complete index includes multiple keywords and relevant Scripture passages for easy selection.·Each illustration provides plot summary and detailed description of the scene—you can tell the story well even if you haven’t seen the movie.·Exact begin and end times are given for each illustration if you wish to show the video clip.·Each illustration gives background information on the movie—year created, MPAA rating, and more. This handy, to-the-point resource will help you add dramatic muscle to your sermons and lessons. Engage your listeners’ imaginations through the power of movies—and drive biblical truths home to their hearts.

The Trouble with Men

Author : Phil Powrie,Ann Davies,Bruce Babington
Publisher : Wallflower Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1904764088

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The Trouble with Men by Phil Powrie,Ann Davies,Bruce Babington Pdf

A collection of original essays focusing on masculinity and film, particularly the representation of European masculinity. Spilt into four sections -- stars, class and race, fathers and bodies -- areas covered include the Carmen films, Yiddish cinema, romantic comedy and beur cinema.

The Oxford Handbook of the Hollywood Musical

Author : Dominic Broomfield-McHugh
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 665 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780197503423

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The Oxford Handbook of the Hollywood Musical by Dominic Broomfield-McHugh Pdf

Since the release of Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge! in 2001, the film musical has returned to popularity as one of the most important cinematic genres, a box office hit that appeals to audiences of all ages. Yet the history of the musical on film goes back over seven decades earlier than that, stretching from early examples like The Jazz Singer (1927), the first ever film with synchronized sound, through the Astaire-Rogers musicals of the 1930s, the MGM and Warner Brothers extravaganzas of the 1940s and '50s, and the roadshow era of the 1960s. The genre's renaissance with La La Land (2016) and The Greatest Showman (2017) proves that it remains as appealing as ever, capable of both high critical acclaim and widespread box office success. The Oxford Handbook of the Hollywood Musical, curated by editor Dominic Broomfield-McHugh, reflects and expands on current scholarship on the film musical in a handbook that mixes new discoveries through archival research with new perspectives on familiar titles. It addresses issues such as why audiences accept people bursting into song in musicals; how technology affects the way numbers are staged; and how writers have adapted their material to suit certain stars. It also looks at critical issues such as racism and sexism, and assesses the role and nature of the film musical in the twenty-first century. A remarkable survey at the cutting edge of the field, The Oxford Handbook of the Hollywood Musical will be a resource for students and scholars alike for years to come.