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Produced in Italy from the turn of the 20th century, "sword and sandal" or peplum films were well received in the silent era and attained great popularity in the 1960s following the release of Hercu……続きを見る

In 1970s Italy, after the decline of the Spaghetti Western, crime films became the most popular, profitable and controversial genre. In a country plagued with violence, political tensions and armed ……続きを見る

從蔡明亮、雅斯敏、阿牛、陳翠梅、劉城達、黃明志到廖克發 探索華語電影在後馬來西亞的崛起 以及處於離散與反離散間距中的不即不離 電影研究一直比較偏重以從敘事、影像或美學等幾個層面進行文本和理論分析，華語……続きを見る

The 1980s was the decade when the action film as it's now known came into being. Nonstop, big-budget excitement became the standard as epic adventures like Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Road Warri……続きを見る

An accessible introduction to the study of popular music, this book takes a schematic approach to a range of popular music genres, and examines them in terms of their antecedents, histories, visual ……続きを見る

Spaghetti Westerns--mostly produced in Italy or by Italians but made throughout Europe--were bleaker, rougher, grittier imitations of Hollywood Westerns, focusing on heroes only slightly less evil t……続きを見る

In the mid-1950s, to combat declining theater attendance, film distributors began releasing pre-packaged genre double-bills--including many horror and science fiction double features. Though many of……続きを見る

The indispensable, illustrated pocket guide to the films of Wes Anderson, from Bottle Rocket to Isle of Dogs. ALSO AVAILABLE: Close-Ups: Vampire Movies Close-Ups: New York Movies Wes Anderson is a d……続きを見る

This anthology explores the spatial dimension and politics of haunting. It considers how the ‘appearance’ of absence, emptiness and the imperceptible can indicate an overwhelming presence of somethi……続きを見る

Be James Bond in the kitchen! Double-O Dining takes you on a culinary journey through the James Bond books and films to uncover the secrets of the food that the world's most famous fictional spy and……続きを見る

A new kind of film emerged from Hollywood in the early 1940s, thrillers that derived their plots from the hard-boiled school of crime fiction but with a style all their own. Appearing in 1944, 'Doub……続きを見る

Master Shots gives filmmakers the techniques they need to execute complex, original shots on any budget. 続きを見る

This groundbreaking book presents a critical introduction to the cultural and political dimensions of contemporary Chinese cinema. Leading Western and Chinese scholars trace the changing dynamics of……続きを見る

How is The Simpsons a satirical artwork engaged with important social, political, and cultural issues? In time for the twenty-fifth anniversary, Henry offers the first comprehensive understanding of……続きを見る

'Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.' Addressed to Frodo as he prepared to travel from Lothlórien to Mordor to destroy the One Ring, the prophetic words of Galadriel in the……続きを見る

The Films of Kore-eda Hirokazu: An Elemental Cinema draws readers into the first 13 feature films and 5 of the documentaries of award-winning Japanese film director Kore-eda Hirokazu. With his recen……続きを見る

Arriving in Hollywood in 1950 to launch her American film career, Jean Simmons (1929-2010) had already appeared in 18 British films and was best known for her portrayal of Ophelia in Laurence Olivie……続きを見る

In the mid-1990s, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki moved from success to success as his work found an audience outside of Japan. His animated films of the era, including Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Cas……続きを見る

'Destined to be a classic' Sunday Independent 'Gabriel Byrne tells his story brilliantly' - Edna O'Brien 'Dazzles with unflinching honesty' Washington Post 'An absolutely marvellous book' - Colm Tói……続きを見る

Tunisian cinema is often described as the most daring of all Arab cinemas. For many, Tunisia appeared to be a model of equipoise between "East" and "West," and yet, during Zine El Abidine Ben Ali's ……続きを見る

While there have been many actors who have taken on the coveted role of James Bond, the most renowned 007 – and the one with the most panache and charisma – is undoubtedly Sir Roger Moore, KBE. To c……続きを見る

Margaret Mitchell was as complex and compelling as her legendary heroine, Scarlett O’Hara, and her story is as dramatic as anything out of her own imaginationーindeed, it is the basis for the legend……続きを見る

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2003 im Fachbereich Filmwissenschaft, Note: 2,3, Philipps-Universität Marburg (Institut für Neuere Deutsche Literatur und Medien), Veranstaltung: Seminar: 'Die bewegte Kam……続きを見る

“In SUBURBAN GRINDHOUSE, Nick Cato becomes the Marcel Proust of trash cinema, resurrecting memories of the kinds of late, lamented, Mom and Pop fleapits in which seeing an anti-social movie with you……続きを見る

【一百個導演有一百種拍片方式，他們都是對的】 丟開電影教科書，國際神導教你拍出好電影，看懂好作品 好不容易進到電影學校，卻發現沒大師來上課？ 史柯西斯、北野武、阿莫多瓦、柯恩兄弟、王家衛、大衛‧林區、伍……続きを見る

Thanks in large part to an exploitation film producer and distributor named K. Gordon Murray, a unique collection of horror films from Mexico began to appear on American late-night television and dr……続きを見る

In 'Meet Me in St Louis', one of the most popular MGM musicals, Judy Garland stars as the classic American teenager. For this book, Gerald Kaufman interviewed many of the stars. This text captures t……続きを見る

A Fan’s Look at the Back to the Future Franchise “Brad Gilmore's book not only offers new perspectives and a deeper understanding of Back to the Future, it reminds us why we fell in love with it in ……続きを見る

Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, 4th edition relies on the professional experience of the author and other top sound craftspeople to provide a comprehensive explanation of film sound, includin……続きを見る

In the first two decades of his career, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki laid the groundwork for his legendary movies. Starting Point is a collection of essays, interviews, and memoirs that go back to the r……続きを見る