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The Hollywood Book of Extravagance

The Totally Infamous, Mostly Disastrous, and Always Compelling Excesses of America's Film and TV Idols

By: James Robert Parish

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The Hollywood Book of Extravagance

The Totally Infamous, Mostly Disastrous, and Always Compelling Excesses of America's Film and TV Idols

By: James Robert Parish

Savor the inside scoop on over-the-top superstars "I'm not a paranoid, deranged millionaire. . . . I'm a billionaire!" "Acting is an empty and useless profession." "Good girls go to heaven. Bad girls go everywhere else." "I'm interested in being provocative and pushing people's buttons." Which screen icons gave us the quotes above? How do stars get away with self-indulgent, unrestrained behaviors-or do they? In The Hollywood Book of Extravagance, longtime industry insider and Hollywood historian James Robert Parish gives you a provocative look behind the scenes at the lavish indulgences and larger-than-life egos of Tinseltown's rich and famous. The featured celebrities range from heartthrobs to industry tycoons, and from yesterday's matinee idols to today's hottest celebs. The stars are grouped according to their excesses: ego, neurosis, partying, power, rich living, and romancing. You'll devour little-known details on the excesses and exploits of notables ranging from Mae West to Madonna, Greta Garbo to Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando, Bela Lugosi to John Belushi, Zsa Zsa Gabor to Paris Hilton, Errol Flynn to Jude Law, and many more.

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Turner Publishing Company

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1118039025

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A Convenient Parallel Dimension

How Ghostbusters Slimed Us Forever

By: James Greene Jr.

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A Convenient Parallel Dimension

How Ghostbusters Slimed Us Forever

By: James Greene Jr.

“Rarely has a movie this expensive provided so many quotable lines.” So wrote Roger Ebert in his review of Ghostbusters, the 1984 blockbuster that handed our paranormal fears over to some of the sharpest comic minds of the day. Ghostbusters instantly resonated with audiences thanks to eye-popping special effects and crackling wit; to date, it remains the highest-grossing horror comedy of all time. The film spawned an Emmy-nominated Saturday morning cartoon, a tentpole 1989 sequel, a contentious 2016 reboot, legions of merchandise, and one of the most dedicated fan bases in history. Ghostbusters also elevated its players to superstardom, something a few cast members found more daunting than the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Now, for the first time, the entire history of the slime-soaked franchise is told in A Convenient Parallel Dimension: How Ghostbusters Slimed Us Forever. The cohesion of talent during the mid-’70s comedy revolution, the seat-of-their-pants creation of the first Ghostbusters, the explosive success that seemed to mandate a franchise, the five year struggle to make Ghostbusters II, the thirty-one-year struggle to make Ghostbusters III—it’s all here, with incredible attention to detail. Thoroughly researched and engaging, A Convenient Parallel Dimension smashes long-held myths and half truths about the dynamics behind this cultural juggernaut and presents the real story, down to the last drop of ectoplasm.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493048252

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The Oliver Stone Encyclopedia

By: James Michael Welsh,Donald M. Whaley

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The Oliver Stone Encyclopedia

By: James Michael Welsh,Donald M. Whaley

This reference volume provides an evaluation of Oliver Stone's work as a screenwriter, producer, and director.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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081088352X

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9780810883529

Jason Biggs

Hollywood's Newest Cutie-Pie!

By: James Robert Parish

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Jason Biggs

Hollywood's Newest Cutie-Pie!

By: James Robert Parish

Jason Biggs started doing commercials at age five, and made appearances on Broadway and TV. But it was his role in the movie "American Pie" that made him hot property in Hollywood. Readers learn where Biggs' career is headed, what he does with his spare time, what kinds of girls he digs, and more. 8 pages of color photos.

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St. Martin's Paperbacks

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1466876611

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Listen to Pop!

Exploring a Musical Genre

By: James E. Perone

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Listen to Pop!

Exploring a Musical Genre

By: James E. Perone

Listen to Pop! discusses the evolution of pop music in America from the 1950s to the present, diving into its impact on American culture, particularly through its association with television, and its enduring legacy. Listen to Pop!: Exploring a Musical Genre provides readers with an overview and a history of the pop music genre. The bulk of the book is devoted to analysis of 50 must-hear musical examples, which include artists, songs, and albums. Additionally, the book contains chapters that analyze the impact of pop music on American popular culture and the legacy of pop music, including how the music is used today in film and television soundtracks and in television commercials. The book deals with all of the various subgenres of pop music from the 1950s to the present. The selection of material discussed reflects the artists, songs, and albums topping the pop music charts of the period, and while the volume examines these items individually, it also discusses how our definition of pop music has evolved over the decades. This combination of detailed examination of specific songs, albums, and artists and discussion of background, legacy, and impact distinguishes it from other books on the subject and make it a vital reference and interesting read for all readers and music aficionados.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1440863776

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Live From New York

The Complete, Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers, and Guests

By: Tom Shales,James Andrew Miller

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Live From New York

The Complete, Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live as Told by Its Stars, Writers, and Guests

By: Tom Shales,James Andrew Miller

James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales's definitive oral history of Saturday Night Live, hailed as "incredible" (Vulture) and "required reading" (People). When first published to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, Live from New York was immediately proclaimed the best book ever produced on the landmark and legendary late-night show. In their own words, unfiltered and uncensored, a dazzling galaxy of trail-blazing talents recalled three turbulent decades of on-camera antics and off-camera escapades. Now decades have passed, and bestselling authors James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales have returned to Studio 8H. Over more than 100 pages of new material, they raucously and revealingly take the SNL story up to the present, adding a constellation of iconic new stars, surprises, and controversies.

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Little, Brown

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0316295078

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The Film Crew of Hollywood

Profiles of Grips, Cinematographers, Designers, a Gaffer, a Stuntman and a Makeup Artist

By: James C. Udel

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The Film Crew of Hollywood

Profiles of Grips, Cinematographers, Designers, a Gaffer, a Stuntman and a Makeup Artist

By: James C. Udel

These in-depth profiles illuminate the careers of ten motion picture crew members who worked during Hollywood's Independent Age of film and television production--basically from 1945 to 1980. A celebratory insiders' look at the Tinseltown machine, the book utilizes individual interviews and rare crew photographs to provide the back story of production challenges and solutions for some of the world's most recognized movies, including such classics as The Searchers, Chinatown, The Hustler, and Bullitt among many others. It provides not only an educational treatment of the jobs and techniques of filmmaking but also a dose of humorous and memorable experiences from the trenches.

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McFarland

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1476602263

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Stone

The Controversies, Excesses, and Exploits of a Radical Filmmaker

By: James Riordan

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Stone

The Controversies, Excesses, and Exploits of a Radical Filmmaker

By: James Riordan

The first biography of the highly acclaimed, often controversial director, based on material from his family, filmmaking colleagues, and Stone himself, reveals the sensational story of the filmmaker and his professional achievements. Reprint.

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Hyperion

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0786882018

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9780786882014

Looking Back in Crime

What Happened on This Date in Criminal Justice History?

By: James O. Windell

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Looking Back in Crime

What Happened on This Date in Criminal Justice History?

By: James O. Windell

Just as people are captivated by murder mysteries, detective stories, and legal shows, they are also compulsively interested in the history of criminal justice. Looking Back in Crime: What Happened on This Day in Criminal Justice History? features a treasure trove of important dates and significant events in criminal justice history.Offering hundre

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Taylor & Francis

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1040182062

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How to Read a Film

Movies, Media, and Beyond

By: James Monaco

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How to Read a Film

Movies, Media, and Beyond

By: James Monaco

Richard Gilman referred to How to Read a Film as simply "the best single work of its kind." And Janet Maslin in The New York Times Book Review marveled at James Monaco's ability to collect "an enormous amount of useful information and assemble it in an exhilaratingly simple and systematic way." Indeed, since its original publication in 1977, this hugely popular book has become the definitive source on film and media. Now, James Monaco offers a special anniversary edition of his classic work, featuring a new preface and several new sections, including an "Essential Library: One Hundred Books About Film and Media You Should Read" and "One Hundred Films You Should See." As in previous editions, Monaco once again looks at film from many vantage points, as both art and craft, sensibility and science, tradition and technology. After examining film's close relation to other narrative media such as the novel, painting, photography, television, and even music, the book discusses the elements necessary to understand how films convey meaning, and, more importantly, how we can best discern all that a film is attempting to communicate. In addition, Monaco stresses the still-evolving digital context of film throughout--one of the new sections looks at the untrustworthy nature of digital images and sound--and his chapter on multimedia brings media criticism into the twenty-first century with a thorough discussion of topics like virtual reality, cyberspace, and the proximity of both to film. With hundreds of illustrative black-and-white film stills and diagrams, How to Read a Film is an indispensable addition to the library of everyone who loves the cinema and wants to understand it better.

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Oxford University Press

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0199763593

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Criminalistics

Forensic Science, Crime and Terrorism

By: James E. Girard,James Girard

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Criminalistics

Forensic Science, Crime and Terrorism

By: James E. Girard,James Girard

Criminal Investigations & Forensic Science

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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0763777315

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9780763777319

Tom Hardy - Rise of a Legend

By: James Haydock

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Tom Hardy - Rise of a Legend

By: James Haydock

THERE IS A MAN BLAZING A TRAIL ACROSS THE SILVER SCREEN, DELIVERING PERFORMANCES OF SUCH ELECTRIC INTENSITY THAT HE HAS UNITED CRITICS AND CASUAL MOVIEGOERS ALIKE. THAT MAN IS TOM HARDY.Starring roles as Britain’s most dangerous prisoner in Bronson, both Kray twins in Legend and the villainous brute Bane in The Dark Knight Rises have showcased his raw talent, edginess and ability to utterly inhabit his characters. He has also cemented his status as that rare thing: the man that women want and men want to be. His appeal is endless.But things weren’t always so promising. Cloistered in a life of suburban predictability, a teenage Tom began getting his thrills from drugs and petty crime. He made his first mark in the award-winning series Band of Brothers but, in 2003, Tom collapsed on the streets of Soho, brought low by drug abuse. Yet, with the single-minded commitment that has come to characterise his acting performances, Tom banished his demons once and for all.Now, with the title role in the long-awaited Mad Max: Fury Road under his belt, and Hollywood at his feet, there is just no stopping this magnetic figure. This affectionate and in-depth biography reveals all the faces of Tom Hardy: the wayward boy he was, the driven professional he now is and the all-time legend he is sure to become.

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Kings Road Publishing

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1784188395

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9781784188399

Listen to the Blues!

Exploring a Musical Genre

By: James E. Perone

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Listen to the Blues!

Exploring a Musical Genre

By: James E. Perone

Listen to the Blues! Exploring A Musical Genre provides an overview of this distinctly American musical genre for fans of the blues and curious readers alike, with a focus on 50 must-hear artists, albums, and subgenres. Unlike other books on the blues, which tend to focus on musician biographies, Listen to the Blues! devotes time to the compositions, recordings, and musical legacies of blues musicians from the early 20th century to the present. Although the author references musical structure, harmony, form, and other musical concepts, the volume avoids technical language; therefore, it is a volume that should be of interest to the casual blues fan, to students of blues music and its history, and to more serious blues fans. The chapters on the impact of the blues on popular culture and the legacy of the blues also put the genre in a broader historical context than what is found in many books on the blues. The book opens with a background chapter that provides an overview of the history and structure of blues music. A substantial, encyclopedic chapter that focuses on 50 must-hear blues musicians follows, as does a chapter that explores the impact on popular culture of blues music and musicians and a chapter that focuses on the legacy of the genre. A bibliography rounds out the work.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1440866155

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The Play's the Thing

Fifty Years of Yale Repertory Theatre (1966-2016)

By: James Magruder,Marguerite Elliott

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The Play's the Thing

Fifty Years of Yale Repertory Theatre (1966-2016)

By: James Magruder,Marguerite Elliott

An insider’s spirited history of Yale Repertory Theatre In this serious and entertaining chronicle of the first fifty years of Yale Repertory Theatre, award-winning dramaturg James Magruder shows how dozens of theater artists have played their parts in the evolution of a sterling American institution. Each of its four chapters is dedicated to one of the Yale Rep’s artistic directors to date: Robert Brustein, Lloyd Richards, Stan Wojewodski Jr., and James Bundy. Numerous sidebars—dedicated to the spaces used by the theater, the playwrights produced most often, casting, the prop shop, the costume shop, artist housing, and other topics—enliven the lavishly illustrated four-color text. This fascinating insider account, full of indelible descriptions of crucial moments in the Rep’s history, is based in part on interviews with some of America’s most respected actors about their experiences at the Rep, including Paul Giamatti, James Earl Jones, Frances McDormand, Meryl Streep, Courtney B. Vance, Dianne Wiest, and Henry Winkler—among many others. More than just a valentine to an important American theater, The Play’s the Thing is a story about institution-building and the force of personality; about the tug-of-war between vision and realpolitik; and about the continuous negotiation between educational needs and artistic demands.

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Yale University Press

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0300280521

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War of Hearts and Minds

An American Memoir

By: James Jouppi

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War of Hearts and Minds

An American Memoir

By: James Jouppi

Under the best of conditions, the Peace Corps experience is somewhat like being parachuted into a human drama unfolding in a different culture. The volunteer may struggle mightily to be understood, but his attempts can be for naught if he misunderstands the framework of his role. Unfortunately, in spite of Peace Corps training, the only way a Peace Corps volunteer can understand the framework of his or her Peace Corps role is to live inside it, or even, as in the case of author James Jouppi, return to the site where he was stationed without the trappings of Peace Corps. In August of 1971, Jouppi arrived in Thailand as part of Peace Corps Thailand Group 38, a civil engineering group slated to work in the most communist-sensitive and most poverty-stricken areas of Thailand for Thailands Community Development Department. In War of Hearts and Minds, he documents the challenges of working inside the Peace Corps system, both prior to his work areas being designated red and after that time as well, before moving on to his attempts to work outside the Peace Corps system. Augmented with maps, photographs, and letters, War of Hearts and Minds offers a compelling look into both the politics of Nixon-era America and that of staunchly anti-communist Thailand as Thailand fought a shadow war adjoining the one that was raging in Vietnam and Laos. In his final chapters, Jouppi follows threads from Thailand as they unfold in American culture before providing insights for possible strategies in the future which could bring the goal of worldwide peace and justice closer to frution.

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iUniverse

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1462042368

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Listen to Movie Musicals!

Exploring a Musical Genre

By: James E. Perone

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Listen to Movie Musicals!

Exploring a Musical Genre

By: James E. Perone

Listen to Movie Musicals! provides an overview of musical theater on film for fans of the genre, with a focus on 50 must-hear musicals featured in movies. Listen to Movie Musicals! includes an overview of musical theatre and movie musicals in the United States. The 50 movies chosen for critical analysis include many of the best-known film musicals of the past and present; however, the list also includes several important movie musicals that were popular successes that are not necessarily on the "best-of" lists in other books. This volume also includes a greater focus on the actual music of movie musicals than do most other books, making it a stand-out title on the topic for high school and college readers. Like the other books in this series, this volume includes a background chapter followed by a chapter that contains 50 important essays on must-hear movie musicals of approximately 1,500 words each. Chapters on the impact of movie musicals on popular culture and the legacy of movie musicals further explain the impact of both the movies and their songs.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1440869723

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Hollywood and the Baby Boom

A Social History

By: James Russell,Jim Whalley

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Hollywood and the Baby Boom

A Social History

By: James Russell,Jim Whalley

Between 1946 and 1964 seventy-five million babies were born, dwarfing the generations that preceded and succeeded them. At each stage of its life-cycle, the baby boom's great size has dictated the terms of national policy and public debate. While aspects of this history are well-documented, the relationship between the baby boom and Hollywood has never been explored. And yet, for almost 40 years, baby boomers made up the majority of Hollywood's audience, and since the 1970s, boomers have dominated movie production. Hollywood and the Baby Boom weaves together interviews with leading filmmakers, archival research and the memories of hundreds of ordinary filmgoers to tell the full story of Hollywood's relationship with the boomers for the first time. The authors demonstrate the profound influence of the boomers on the ways that movies were made, seen and understood since the 1950s. The result is a compelling new account that draws upon an unprecedented range of sources, and offers new insights into the history of American movies.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1501331507

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Listen to Soul!

Exploring a Musical Genre

By: James E. Perone

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Listen to Soul!

Exploring a Musical Genre

By: James E. Perone

Listen to Soul! Exploring a Musical Genre provides an overview of soul music for fans of the genre, with a focus on 50 must-hear singers, songs, and albums that define it. Listen to Soul! Exploring a Musical Genre provides both an overview and a critical analysis of what makes soul music in the United States. A list of 50 songs, albums, and musicians includes many of the best-known hits of the past and present as well as several important popular successes that are not necessarily on the "best-of" lists in other books. Like the other books in this series, this volume includes a background chapter followed by a chapter that contains 50 critical essays on must-hear albums, songs, and singers, approximately 1,500 words each. Chapters on the impact of soul music on popular culture and the legacy of the genre further explain the impact of these seminal compositions and musicians. This volume additionally includes a greater focus on soul music as a genre, making it a stand-out title on the topic for high school and college readers.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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144087526X

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1000 Facts about Comic Books Vol. 3

By: James Egan

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1000 Facts about Comic Books Vol. 3

By: James Egan

Deadpool claims to have a "Chainsaw Sense" that warns him when he is being stabbed with a chainsaw. Superman once turned into a lion. The writer of Games of Thrones wrote several letters to Marvel about the Fantastic Four to point out some plot holes in the stories. Once, Batman turned into a mummy. Apocalypse used to be the leader of the X-Men. The Joker was the ambassador of Iran. George Bush, Oprah, Fidel Castro and Nelson Mandela attended Black Panther's wedding. Wonder Woman moved the Sun with her lasso. Captain America doesn't know how to use a SmartPhone. Marvel and DC Comics were both published by the same person. The Hulk fought a dinosaur in the Wild West. Lex Luthor was one of the first fictional characters to use an atomic bomb. The X-Men were nearly called The Merry Mutants. The Hulk can survive being decapitated. Pink Kryptonite turns Superman gay.

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Lulu.com

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0244606293

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9780244606299

The Ultimate History of the '80s Teen Movie

By: James King

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The Ultimate History of the '80s Teen Movie

By: James King

For fans of The Movies That Made Us, a behind-the-scenes look at what went into making the favorite blockbuster films of the 1980s. A trip back to the era of troubled teens and awesome soundtracks; of Reagan, rap, and Ridgemont High; of MTV, VHS, and “Axel F”; of outsiders, lost boys, and dead poets; of Bill and Ted, Brooke Shields, and the Brat Pack; of three Porky’s flicks, two Coreys, and one summer when “Baby” refused to be put in a corner. The Ultimate History of the ’80s Teen Movie goes behind the scenes of a genre where cult hits mingled with studio blockbusters, where giants like Spielberg and Coppola rubbed shoulders with baby-faced first-timers, and where future superstars Sean, Demi, and Tom all got their big break. Music, comedy, and politics all play a part in the surprisingly complex history of the ’80s teen movie. And while the films might have been aimed primarily at adolescents, the best tackle universal issues and remain relevant to all ages. From a late ’70s Hollywood influx to an early ’90s indie scene that gave youth cinema a timely reboot, film expert James King highlights the personal struggles, the social changes, and the boardroom shake-ups that produced an iconic time in movie history. “Admirably opting for analysis over nostalgia and gossip, King examines the origin, production, and cultural afterlife of seemingly every youth-centric 1980s movie you've ever heard of and more . . . An excellent adventure through a distinct and genre-spanning era in cinema history. For casual movie fans and industry-minded cinephiles alike.” —Library Journal

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Diversion Books

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1635765838

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Chronicles of Old Los Angeles

Exploring the Devilish History of the City of the Angels

By: James Roman

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Chronicles of Old Los Angeles

Exploring the Devilish History of the City of the Angels

By: James Roman

There's more to Los Angeles than lights, camera, action; discover the city yourself with six guided walking/driving tours of LA's historic neighborhoods, illustrated with color photographs and period maps. From the city's early days marked by missionaries, robber barons, orange groves, and oil wells to the invention of the movie camera, Chronicles of Old Los Angeles explains how the Wild West became the Left Coast, and how Alta California became the 31st state. Learn how ethnic waves built Los Angeles—from Native Americans to Spaniards, Latinos, Chinese, Japanese, and all the characters that crowded into California during the Gold Rush—and learn about the gangsters, surfers, architects, and Hollywood pioneers who brought fame to the City of the Angels.

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Museyon

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194084200X

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Fashion Show, or, The Adventures of Bingo Marsh

A Novel

By: James Brady

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Fashion Show, or, The Adventures of Bingo Marsh

A Novel

By: James Brady

In this sparkling comic novel by one of the most "inside" of fashion insiders, journalist John Sharkey recounts his career under that legendary tyrant of the fashion press Bingo Marsh. Heady as champagne, arch and funny as the best dinner partner you've ever had, Fashion Show is a completely captivating romp through the elegant wilds of style.

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0316086207

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ReelViews

The Ultimate Guide to the Best 1,000 Modern Movies on DVD and Video

By: James Berardinelli

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ReelViews

The Ultimate Guide to the Best 1,000 Modern Movies on DVD and Video

By: James Berardinelli

The popular film critic offers full-length reviews of his choices for the best one thousand movies from the 1990s to today.

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Justin, Charles & Co.

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1932112065

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9781932112061

Doubling for McQueen and Redford

The Stunt Careers of Loren Janes and Mickey Gilbert

By: James C. Udel

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Doubling for McQueen and Redford

The Stunt Careers of Loren Janes and Mickey Gilbert

By: James C. Udel

Since Hollywood's first motion-picture, stunt players have given blood, sweat, and tears to the business. From high falls and horse gags to fist-fights, fire, water-work and automotive mayhem, this largely unsung group of action-performers has been making movie violence believable and telling stories through exciting sequences without so much as an Oscar category to acknowledge their work. This book follows the careers of Loren Janes and Mickey Gilbert, two fabled stunt practitioners born and trained during the pre-CGI film age, and shares their secrets of the trade while walking through five decades of movie magic. The fascinating and original conversations discuss some of Hollywood's most action-packed flicks such as Spartacus, How the West Was Won, Bullitt, The Wild Bunch, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Little Big Man.

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0786497777

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The Words and Music of James Taylor

By: James E. Perone

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The Words and Music of James Taylor

By: James E. Perone

A valuable resource for James Taylor fans and a fascinating read for anyone interested in autobiographical popular music of the past 50 years. What kinds of unusual musical forms and lyrical structures did American singer-songwriter James Taylor incorporate into his songs? What role did Taylor play in the introspective singer-songwriter movement of the 1970s? How did Taylor write and record songs that were inspired from his own experiences in life that touched so many other people? The Words and Music of James Taylor explores these specific topics and provides detailed critical analysis of the songs and recordings of this well-known musical icon, examining his melodic writing, his use of harmony, and his often-unappreciated tailoring of musical form to enhance his lyrical messages. The book is organized chronologically, primarily around Taylor's studio albums from 1968 to 2015, and offers an introduction, a summary of Taylor's career and importance, as well as an annotated bibliography and discography. The final section of the book presents an overview of Taylor's importance and lasting impact, an analysis of themes that run through his songs, and an explanation of how Taylor's treatment of these themes changed over the years as he matured and as the world around him changed.

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1440852693

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The Hollywood Book of Death

The Bizarre, Often Sordid, Passings of More than 125 American Movie and TV Idols

By: James Robert Parish

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The Hollywood Book of Death

The Bizarre, Often Sordid, Passings of More than 125 American Movie and TV Idols

By: James Robert Parish

Discover the tantalizing details of Hollywood's famous and infamous fatalities The death of a celebrity is often as fascinating as--and sometimes more fascinating than--a star's actual life. From the grisly end of Sharon Tate at the hands of the Manson family and the mysterious demise of Bob Crane to the peaceful passings of Lucille Ball and George Burns, The Hollywood Book of Death is a captivating and appealingly packaged volume of more than 125 television and movie stars' final curtain calls. Arranged by manner of death, these well-researched accounts include details of celebrities' colorful lives and unusual deaths, their funerals, and the intriguing aftermath. With more than 100 rare photographs and a special "necrology" index of more than 6,000 stars and directors, along with a section revealing where Hollywood personalities are resting in eternal sleep, this enthralling reference promises to be on every film and television buff's "Top 10" gift list.

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0809222272

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The Essential Jack Nicholson

By: James L. Neibaur

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The Essential Jack Nicholson

By: James L. Neibaur

For ten years Jack Nicholson toiled in low-budget films and guest spots in such television shows as Dr. Kildare and The Andy Griffith Show before his breakout performance in Easy Rider. Despite “retiring” in 2010, Nicholson remains one of the most revered actors of the last half century. Nominated for twelve Academy Awards—the most of any male actor—Nicholson has received three Oscars and countless other honors. The Essential Jack Nicholson looks at the key films in the career of one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. After a brief profile of the actor, James L. Neibaur highlights each of Nicholson’s most important works, explaining why his performances are essential viewing. In addition to Easy Rider, the films discussed include Five Easy Pieces, The Last Detail, Chinatown, One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Shining, Reds, Terms of Endearment, Prizzi’s Honor, Ironweed, Batman, A Few Good Men, As Good as It Gets, About Schmidt, and The Departed. Neibaur also provides details about each film’s production, critical reaction, commercial reception, major nominations, and awards. A filmography of all of Nicholson’s movie roles (and select television performances) is also included. The Essential Jack Nicholson is a valuable source of information for fans of this iconic star and his films.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442269898

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9781442269897

Criminalistics Forensic Science, Crime, and Terrorism

By: James E. Girard,James Girard

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Criminalistics Forensic Science, Crime, and Terrorism

By: James E. Girard,James Girard

Criminal Investigations & Forensic Science

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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1284142612

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The Hollywood Book of Scandals

The Shocking, Often Disgraceful Deeds and Affairs of More Than 100 American Movie and TV Idols

By: James Robert Parish

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The Hollywood Book of Scandals

The Shocking, Often Disgraceful Deeds and Affairs of More Than 100 American Movie and TV Idols

By: James Robert Parish

More than 100 celebrity photographs offer readers an up-close look at the leading players in some of the biggest scandals to ever rock Tinseltown.

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071421890

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Postwar America

An Encyclopedia of Social, Political, Cultural, and Economic History

By: James Ciment

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Postwar America

An Encyclopedia of Social, Political, Cultural, and Economic History

By: James Ciment

From the outbreak of the Cold War to the rise of the United States as the last remaining superpower, the years following World War II were filled with momentous events and rapid change. Diplomatically, economically, politically, and culturally, the United States became a major influence around the globe. On the domestic front, this period witnessed some of the most turbulent and prosperous years in American history. "Postwar America: An Encyclopedia of Social, Political, Cultural, and Economic History" provides detailed coverage of all the remarkable developments within the United States during this period, as well as their dramatic impact on the rest of the world. A-Z entries address specific persons, groups, concepts, events, geographical locations, organizations, and cultural and technological phenomena. Sidebars highlight primary source materials, items of special interest, statistical data, and other information; and Cultural Landmark entries chronologically detail the music, literature, arts, and cultural history of the era. Bibliographies covering literature from the postwar era and about the era are also included, as are illustrations and specialized indexes.

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Routledge

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1317462351

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Personally Speaking

By: James P. Lisante

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Personally Speaking

By: James P. Lisante

This latest collection of essays by columnist and tlak show host, Father Jim Lisante, provides lively discussion material for individuals and groups searching for a Catholic response to contemporary issues.

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1878718517

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9781878718518

3000 Facts about the Greatest Movies Ever

By: James Egan

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3000 Facts about the Greatest Movies Ever

By: James Egan

The dog in The Wizard of Oz was paid twice as much as some of the actors. Citizen Kane was booed at the Oscars every time one of its nominations were announced. Marlon Brando didn't read the script when he was shooting Apocalypse Now. Instead, he turned it into a hat. Sean Connery turned down the part of Gandalf in Lord of the Rings. He would've been paid $560 million. Goldfinger is the first film to show a laser. Although Hattie McDaniel won an Oscar for Gone with the Wind, she wasn't allowed to go to the premier because she was black. Steven Spielberg thought the themesong for Jaws was so bad, he thought the composer made it as a joke. Groundhog Day takes place over 27 years. All of the Ping-Pong balls in Forrest Gump are computer-generated. In Toy Story, the carpets in Sid's house have the same design as the carpets in The Shining. It took eight years for Christopher Nolan to write Inception. Back to the Future is banned in China because they Chinese find time-travel disrespectful to history.

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132649287X

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9781326492878

1000 Facts about the Greatest Movies Ever vol. 3

By: James Egan

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1000 Facts about the Greatest Movies Ever vol. 3

By: James Egan

OJ Simpson was turned down for the role of The Terminator because the studio thought he couldn't play a convincing killer. Back to the Future was nearly called Spaceman from Pluto. In the original script of The Truman Show, all the actors are criminals. Bob Hoskins kept hallucinating while making Who Framed Roger Rabbit and couldn't work again for a year. The line, "Fly, my pretties. Fly!" is never said in The Wizard of Oz. The crewmembers of The Lord of the Rings made so much chainmail for the films, they wore their fingerprints off. The main song for Beauty and the Beast was meant to be a rock-n'-roll song. The most expensive part of Rocky was the make-up. The line "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn," in Gone with the Wind was nearly, "Frankly my dear, it makes my gorge rise." Alec Guinness wears a toupee in every Star Wars film that he appears in. Production on The Shawshank Redemption was shut down for days while the studio waited for a maggot to die so they could use it in a scene.

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132651461X

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9781326514617

Film Review, 1995-96

By: James Cameron-Wilson,F. Maurice Speed

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Film Review, 1995-96

By: James Cameron-Wilson,F. Maurice Speed

This edition covers all the UK film releases from July 1994 to June 1995. It provides key facts and opinions on a wide range of movies from The Lion King and Forrest Gump to Shallow Grave and Pulp Fiction.

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0863699286

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9780863699283

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