Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760761045
Category : Motion pictures
Languages : en
Pages : 1652
Book Description
TV Guide Film & Video Companion
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760761045
Category : Motion pictures
Languages : en
Pages : 1652
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760761045
Category : Motion pictures
Languages : en
Pages : 1652
Book Description
The TV Guide Film and Video Companion
Author: TV Guide's Cinebooks
Publisher: Spark Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781586638122
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
At a whopping 1,600 pages, with some 35,000 of the greatest movies ever made, this encyclopedia by the editors of TV Guide's award winning, world-renowned Cinebooks Database is simply indispensable. Die-hard movie buffs and the merely curious will both be thrilled at how easily they'll find the answer to any question they have: everything is cross-referenced, including indexes to the actors, the directors, and the films themselves (also arranged by star ranking). Independent and foreign films appear along with Hollywood favorites, and all the movies receive far more in-depth reviews than in any other guide to cinema. Each generous entry includes complete cast listing, detailed plot synopses, exhaustive production credits, musical score information, lists of Oscar™ nominees and winners, and much more. Millions of fans of TV Guide, the world's most widely read weekly publication with 30 million loyal readers, will want to own this!
Publisher: Spark Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781586638122
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
At a whopping 1,600 pages, with some 35,000 of the greatest movies ever made, this encyclopedia by the editors of TV Guide's award winning, world-renowned Cinebooks Database is simply indispensable. Die-hard movie buffs and the merely curious will both be thrilled at how easily they'll find the answer to any question they have: everything is cross-referenced, including indexes to the actors, the directors, and the films themselves (also arranged by star ranking). Independent and foreign films appear along with Hollywood favorites, and all the movies receive far more in-depth reviews than in any other guide to cinema. Each generous entry includes complete cast listing, detailed plot synopses, exhaustive production credits, musical score information, lists of Oscar™ nominees and winners, and much more. Millions of fans of TV Guide, the world's most widely read weekly publication with 30 million loyal readers, will want to own this!
What the Eye Hears
Author: Brian Seibert
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429947616
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
The first authoritative history of tap dancing, one of the great art forms—along with jazz and musical comedy—created in America. Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Nonfiction Winner of Anisfield-Wolf Book Award An Economist Best Book of 2015 What the Eye Hears offers an authoritative account of the great American art of tap dancing. Brian Seibert, a dance critic for The New York Times, begins by exploring tap’s origins as a hybrid of the jig and clog dancing and dances brought from Africa by slaves. He tracks tap’s transfer to the stage through blackface minstrelsy and charts its growth as a cousin to jazz in the vaudeville circuits. Seibert chronicles tap’s spread to ubiquity on Broadway and in Hollywood, analyzes its decline after World War II, and celebrates its rediscovery and reinvention by new generations of American and international performers. In the process, we discover how the history of tap dancing is central to any meaningful account of American popular culture. This is a story with a huge cast of characters, from Master Juba through Bill Robinson and Shirley Temple, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, and Gene Kelly and Paul Draper to Gregory Hines and Savion Glover. Seibert traces the stylistic development of tap through individual practitioners and illuminates the cultural exchange between blacks and whites, the interplay of imitation and theft, as well as the moving story of African Americans in show business, wielding enormous influence as they grapple with the pain and pride of a complicated legacy. What the Eye Hears teaches us to see and hear the entire history of tap in its every step. “Tap is America’s great contribution to dance, and Brian Seibert’s book gives us—at last!—a full-scale (and lively) history of its roots, its development, and its glorious achievements. An essential book!” —Robert Gottlieb, dance critic for The New York Observer and editor of Reading Dance “What the Eye Hears not only tells you all you wanted to know about tap dancing; it tells you what you never realized you needed to know. . . . And he recounts all this in an easygoing style, providing vibrant descriptions of the dancing itself and illuminating commentary by those masters who could make a floor sing.” —Deborah Jowitt, author of Jerome Robbins: His Life, His Theater, His Dance and Time and the Dancing Image
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429947616
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
The first authoritative history of tap dancing, one of the great art forms—along with jazz and musical comedy—created in America. Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Nonfiction Winner of Anisfield-Wolf Book Award An Economist Best Book of 2015 What the Eye Hears offers an authoritative account of the great American art of tap dancing. Brian Seibert, a dance critic for The New York Times, begins by exploring tap’s origins as a hybrid of the jig and clog dancing and dances brought from Africa by slaves. He tracks tap’s transfer to the stage through blackface minstrelsy and charts its growth as a cousin to jazz in the vaudeville circuits. Seibert chronicles tap’s spread to ubiquity on Broadway and in Hollywood, analyzes its decline after World War II, and celebrates its rediscovery and reinvention by new generations of American and international performers. In the process, we discover how the history of tap dancing is central to any meaningful account of American popular culture. This is a story with a huge cast of characters, from Master Juba through Bill Robinson and Shirley Temple, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, and Gene Kelly and Paul Draper to Gregory Hines and Savion Glover. Seibert traces the stylistic development of tap through individual practitioners and illuminates the cultural exchange between blacks and whites, the interplay of imitation and theft, as well as the moving story of African Americans in show business, wielding enormous influence as they grapple with the pain and pride of a complicated legacy. What the Eye Hears teaches us to see and hear the entire history of tap in its every step. “Tap is America’s great contribution to dance, and Brian Seibert’s book gives us—at last!—a full-scale (and lively) history of its roots, its development, and its glorious achievements. An essential book!” —Robert Gottlieb, dance critic for The New York Observer and editor of Reading Dance “What the Eye Hears not only tells you all you wanted to know about tap dancing; it tells you what you never realized you needed to know. . . . And he recounts all this in an easygoing style, providing vibrant descriptions of the dancing itself and illuminating commentary by those masters who could make a floor sing.” —Deborah Jowitt, author of Jerome Robbins: His Life, His Theater, His Dance and Time and the Dancing Image
The ABC Movie of the Week Companion
Author: Michael Karol
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595616615
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Movies made for television were in their infancy when ABC came up with a novel idea: a weekly series of films made exclusively for the small screen. The ABC Movie of the Week became a great success and a cultural touchstone for a generation of Americans. In this loving tribute to the classic series of TV films, more than two hundred films in the series are reviewed, including well-remembered titles such as Duel, Tribes, The Six Million Dollar Man, Go Ask Alice, Brian's Song, The Night Stalker, Bad Ronald, Starsky and Hutch, Trilogy of Terror, That Certain Summer, and Killdozer. In addition, choice bits of trivia about the actors and films and exclusive pictures are sprinkled throughout the book. So bit back, relax, and return to a time when the counterculture was in full swing and you could tune in every week for one or more original films made just for you.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595616615
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Movies made for television were in their infancy when ABC came up with a novel idea: a weekly series of films made exclusively for the small screen. The ABC Movie of the Week became a great success and a cultural touchstone for a generation of Americans. In this loving tribute to the classic series of TV films, more than two hundred films in the series are reviewed, including well-remembered titles such as Duel, Tribes, The Six Million Dollar Man, Go Ask Alice, Brian's Song, The Night Stalker, Bad Ronald, Starsky and Hutch, Trilogy of Terror, That Certain Summer, and Killdozer. In addition, choice bits of trivia about the actors and films and exclusive pictures are sprinkled throughout the book. So bit back, relax, and return to a time when the counterculture was in full swing and you could tune in every week for one or more original films made just for you.
TV Guide
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Television programs
Languages : en
Pages : 958
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Television programs
Languages : en
Pages : 958
Book Description
Films to Go
Author: Jay Boyar
Publisher: Capital Books
ISBN: 9781933102306
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
A savvy film critic and travel writer picks his 100 favorite films to inform and entertain you before and after your trip - or while you're traveling there.
Publisher: Capital Books
ISBN: 9781933102306
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
A savvy film critic and travel writer picks his 100 favorite films to inform and entertain you before and after your trip - or while you're traveling there.
Roger Ebert's Movie Home Companion
Author: Roger Ebert
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780836262155
Category : Motion pictures
Languages : en
Pages : 772
Book Description
The 1991 edition includes some 150 new reviews, bringing a total of close to 1000. Exclusive interviews with such stars and directors as Spike Lee, John Waters, Tracey Ullman, Woody Allen, Matt Dillon, and Morgan Freeman.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780836262155
Category : Motion pictures
Languages : en
Pages : 772
Book Description
The 1991 edition includes some 150 new reviews, bringing a total of close to 1000. Exclusive interviews with such stars and directors as Spike Lee, John Waters, Tracey Ullman, Woody Allen, Matt Dillon, and Morgan Freeman.
Joss Whedon: The Complete Companion
Author: Popmatters
Publisher: Titan Books
ISBN: 1781164576
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 792
Book Description
THE ESSENTIAL UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE WHEDONVERSE Joss Whedon's importance in contemporary pop culture can hardly be overstated, but there has never been a book providing a comprehensive survey of his career as a whole - until now. The Complete Companion covers every aspect of the Whedonverse through insightful essays and interviews, including fascinating conversations with key collaborators Jane Espenson and Tim Minear. Over 40 contributors have been brought together by PopMatters, the acclaimed international magazine of cultural criticism, to provide an irresistible mix of analysis, interpretation and sheer celebration. Whether you're a student looking for critical approaches to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or a Browncoat who follows Nathan Fillion on Twitter (or, let's face it, both) there is plenty here to enjoy. Covers all the TV series, movies, and comic books, including: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Fray, Astonishing X-Men, The Avengers... and more!
Publisher: Titan Books
ISBN: 1781164576
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 792
Book Description
THE ESSENTIAL UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE WHEDONVERSE Joss Whedon's importance in contemporary pop culture can hardly be overstated, but there has never been a book providing a comprehensive survey of his career as a whole - until now. The Complete Companion covers every aspect of the Whedonverse through insightful essays and interviews, including fascinating conversations with key collaborators Jane Espenson and Tim Minear. Over 40 contributors have been brought together by PopMatters, the acclaimed international magazine of cultural criticism, to provide an irresistible mix of analysis, interpretation and sheer celebration. Whether you're a student looking for critical approaches to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or a Browncoat who follows Nathan Fillion on Twitter (or, let's face it, both) there is plenty here to enjoy. Covers all the TV series, movies, and comic books, including: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Fray, Astonishing X-Men, The Avengers... and more!
The Daytime Serials of Television, 1946-1960
Author: Jim Cox
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476604703
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
The popularity of soap operas on radio made them a natural for the new medium of television, where soaps quickly became an audience favorite. As television soap operas developed, so did the level of sophistication in delivery, writing and production. This history of television's "golden age" soaps begins with an overview of earlier serialized entertainments. An analysis of early TV soap stars, personnel and production follows, taking 40 programs into account. Ensuing chapters offer in-depth treatments of the serials Search for Tomorrow, Love of Life, The Guiding Light, The Secret Storm, As the World Turns and The Edge of Night. Appendices include chronological and alphabetical directories of period daytime serials and rankings of the durability of programs, actors and actresses, announcers and sponsors.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476604703
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
The popularity of soap operas on radio made them a natural for the new medium of television, where soaps quickly became an audience favorite. As television soap operas developed, so did the level of sophistication in delivery, writing and production. This history of television's "golden age" soaps begins with an overview of earlier serialized entertainments. An analysis of early TV soap stars, personnel and production follows, taking 40 programs into account. Ensuing chapters offer in-depth treatments of the serials Search for Tomorrow, Love of Life, The Guiding Light, The Secret Storm, As the World Turns and The Edge of Night. Appendices include chronological and alphabetical directories of period daytime serials and rankings of the durability of programs, actors and actresses, announcers and sponsors.
One Tough Dame
Author: Herbie J Pilato
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 149685280X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
One Tough Dame: The Life and Career of Diana Rigg offers a sweeping portrait of the revered performer’s life and career. Deemed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1994, Diana Rigg (1938–2020) initially found fame as super sleuth Mrs. Emma Peel in the 1960s BBC/ABC-TV espionage series The Avengers. A classically trained and multi-award-winning thespian, Rigg is known for her diverse body of work — from her big-screen debut in 1969 as Countess Teresa di Vincenzo, wife of James Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, to her Tony Award–winning, leading role in Medea on Broadway, culminating with her Emmy-nominated portrayal as Lady Olenna Tyrell on the heralded small-screen gem Game of Thrones. This eclectic volume traces Rigg’s career as a renowned star of television, film, and the stage. The author includes insights from rare, archived interviews, encompassing both video dialogues conducted by the University of Kent and Oxford Union. The meticulously curated archival material is further complemented by equally rare photos and retrospections drawn from diverse media sources and hitherto unpublished accounts from the people who knew Rigg best, affording readers an unprecedented, all-encompassing glimpse into her private world. With exclusive commentary from Rupert Macnee (son of Riggs’s Avengers costar and dear friend Patrick Macnee); the show’s stunt coordinator/director Ray Austin; actors Samuel West, Bernie Kopell, Barbara Barrie, Juliet Mills, John Schuck, and Damon Evans; director Bruce Beresford; and documentarian David Naylor, among others, One Tough Dame delivers an in-depth perspective of a beloved, brave, brilliant, and trailblazing actor.
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 149685280X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
One Tough Dame: The Life and Career of Diana Rigg offers a sweeping portrait of the revered performer’s life and career. Deemed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1994, Diana Rigg (1938–2020) initially found fame as super sleuth Mrs. Emma Peel in the 1960s BBC/ABC-TV espionage series The Avengers. A classically trained and multi-award-winning thespian, Rigg is known for her diverse body of work — from her big-screen debut in 1969 as Countess Teresa di Vincenzo, wife of James Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, to her Tony Award–winning, leading role in Medea on Broadway, culminating with her Emmy-nominated portrayal as Lady Olenna Tyrell on the heralded small-screen gem Game of Thrones. This eclectic volume traces Rigg’s career as a renowned star of television, film, and the stage. The author includes insights from rare, archived interviews, encompassing both video dialogues conducted by the University of Kent and Oxford Union. The meticulously curated archival material is further complemented by equally rare photos and retrospections drawn from diverse media sources and hitherto unpublished accounts from the people who knew Rigg best, affording readers an unprecedented, all-encompassing glimpse into her private world. With exclusive commentary from Rupert Macnee (son of Riggs’s Avengers costar and dear friend Patrick Macnee); the show’s stunt coordinator/director Ray Austin; actors Samuel West, Bernie Kopell, Barbara Barrie, Juliet Mills, John Schuck, and Damon Evans; director Bruce Beresford; and documentarian David Naylor, among others, One Tough Dame delivers an in-depth perspective of a beloved, brave, brilliant, and trailblazing actor.