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Eric Rohmer: Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers Series)
by Fiona HandysideThe 1969 film Ma Nuit chez Maud catapulted its shy academic film director Eric Rohmer (1920-2010) into the limelight, selling over a million tickets in France and earning a nomination for an Academy Award. Ma Nuit chez Maud remains his most famous film, the highlight of an impressive range of films examining the sexual, romantic, and artistic mores of contemporary France, the temptations of desire, the small joys of everyday life, and sometimes, the vicissitudes of history and politics. Yet Rohmer was almost fifty years old when Maud was released and had already had a career as the editor of Cahiers du Cinéma, a position he lost in a political takeover in 1963. The interviews in this book offer a range of insights into the theoretical, critical, and practical circumstances of Rohmer's remarkably coherent body of films, but also allow Rohmer to act as his own critic, providing us with an array of readings concerning his interest in setting, season, color, and narrative. Alongside the application of a theoretical rigor to his own films, Rohmer's interviews also discuss directors as varied as Godard, Carné, Renoir, and Hitchcock, and the relations of film to painting, architecture, and music. This book reproduces little-known interviews, such as a debate Rohmer undertakes with Women and Film concerning feminism, alongside detailed discussions from Cahiers and Positif, many produced in English here for the first time.
Eric Sykes' Comedy Heroes
by Eric SykesEric Sykes is one of Britain's creative comedy geniuses combining personal warmth, superbly observed written and performed comedy and a deeply intimate understanding of what a viewing audience wants. Here he has assembled a comedy hall of fame for those who have inspired, entertained and, most of all, amused him.Including tributes to comedy greats Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson, Ken Dodd, Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and many, many more, this is a beautiful and personal testimony to the wonderful characters who have stimulated Eric's life-long love affair with laughter.
Erin's Diary: An Official Derry Girls Book
by Lisa McGeeSet in Derry, Northern Ireland in the 1990s, Derry Girls is a candid, one-of-a-kind comedy about what it's like to be a teenage girl living amongst conflict.It's a time of armed police in armoured Land Rovers and British Army check points. But it's also the time of Murder She Wrote, The Cranberries, Salt-N-Pepa, Doc Martens and The X Files. And while The Troubles may hang over her hometown, Erin has troubles of her own, like the fact that the boy she's in love with (actually in LOVE with) doesn't know she exists. Or that her Ma and Aunt Sarah make her include her weirdo cousin Orla in everything she does. Or that head teacher Sister Michael refuses to acknowledge Erin as a literary genius. Not to mention the fact that her second best friend has ALMOST had sex, whereas Erin's never even kissed anyone yet. These are Erin's Troubles.Described by the Guardian as 'daft, profane and absolutely brilliant', by the New Statesman as 'pitch-perfect' and by i-D as 'the greatest show on British (and Irish) TV', Derry Girls has dazzled audiences for two series, with Channel 4's biggest UK comedy launch since 2004 and the biggest television series in Northern Ireland since modern records began.Now, this autumn, comes the first official tie-in. In the manner of the very best TV comedy books, Erin's Diary is a hilarious 'in world' publication that extends the laugh-out-loud humour of Derry Girls onto the page. With Erin's inner take on everything that has happened so far, this book will both dive deeper into the events we have seen unfold on the screen and unveil brand new stories and never-before-revealed details about characters. Complete with newspaper clippings, doodles, poetry, school reports, handwritten notes from her friends, and much much more, Erin's Diary is as warm, funny and brilliantly observed as the TV; a must-have for fans this Christmas.'Erin is sixteen and wishes she had a boyfriend and a life. Nothing else really happens... It's boring.' Orla McCool
Ernest Hemingway & Gary Cooper in Idaho: An Enduring Friendship (American Legends)
by Larry E. MorrisAn account of the decades-long friendship between the iconic author and the famed actor, with photos included.In the autumn of 1940, two icons of American culture met in Sun Valley, Idaho—writer Ernest Hemingway and actor Gary Cooper. Although “Hem” was known as brash, larger-than-life, and hard-drinking and “Coop” as courteous, non-confrontational, and taciturn, the two became good friends. And though they would see each other over the years in Hollywood, Cuba, New York, and Paris, it was to Idaho they always returned. Here they hunted together, waded through marshes, and hiked sagebrush-covered hills, sometimes talking and sometimes not, but continually forging a close comradeship. That bond sustained them through the highs and lows of stardom, through personal trials and triumphs, and from their first conversation to their deaths seven weeks apart in 1961. Here, historian Larry Morris celebrates the story of that unforgettable friendship.
Ernie Kovacs & Early TV Comedy: Nothing in Moderation
by Andrew HortonAmong the pioneers of television, Ernie Kovacs was one of the most original and imaginative comedians. His zany, irreverent, and surprising humor not only entertained audiences throughout the 1950s and early 1960s, but also inspired a host of later comedies and comedians, including Monty Python, David Letterman, much of Saturday Night Live, Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In, Captain Kangaroo, and even Sesame Street. Kovacs created laughter through wildly creative comic jokes, playful characterizations, hilarious insights, and wacky experiments. “Nothing in moderation,” his motto and epitaph, sums up well Kovacs’s wholehearted approach to comedy and life. In this book, Andrew Horton offers the first sustained look at Ernie Kovacs’s wide-ranging and lasting contributions to the development of TV comedy. He discusses in detail Kovacs’s work in New York, which included The Ernie Kovacs Show (CBS prime time 1952–1953), The Ernie Kovacs Show (NBC daytime variety 1956–1957), Tonight (NBC late-night comedy/variety 1956-1957), and a number of quiz shows. Horton also looks at Kovacs’s work in Los Angeles and in feature film comedy. He vividly describes how Kovacs and his comic co-conspirators created offbeat characters and zany situations that subverted expectations and upended the status quo. Most of all, Horton demonstrates that Kovacs grasped the possibility for creating a fresh genre of comedy through the new medium of television and exploited it to the fullest.
Ernie Kovacs & Early TV Comedy: Nothing in Moderation
by Andrew HortonAmong the pioneers of television, Ernie Kovacs was one of the most original and imaginative comedians. His zany, irreverent, and surprising humor not only entertained audiences throughout the 1950s and early 1960s, but also inspired a host of later comedies and comedians, including Monty Python, David Letterman, much of Saturday Night Live, Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In, Captain Kangaroo, and even Sesame Street. Kovacs created laughter through wildly creative comic jokes, playful characterizations, hilarious insights, and wacky experiments. “Nothing in moderation,” his motto and epitaph, sums up well Kovacs’s wholehearted approach to comedy and life. In this book, Andrew Horton offers the first sustained look at Ernie Kovacs’s wide-ranging and lasting contributions to the development of TV comedy. He discusses in detail Kovacs’s work in New York, which included The Ernie Kovacs Show (CBS prime time 1952–1953), The Ernie Kovacs Show (NBC daytime variety 1956–1957), Tonight (NBC late-night comedy/variety 1956-1957), and a number of quiz shows. Horton also looks at Kovacs’s work in Los Angeles and in feature film comedy. He vividly describes how Kovacs and his comic co-conspirators created offbeat characters and zany situations that subverted expectations and upended the status quo. Most of all, Horton demonstrates that Kovacs grasped the possibility for creating a fresh genre of comedy through the new medium of television and exploited it to the fullest.
Ernie McClintock and the Jazz Actors Family: Reviving the Legacy
by Elizabeth M. CizmarErnie McClintock and the Jazz Actors Family is a critical biography examining the life and work of Ernie McClintock, the founder of the Jazz Acting Method and 1997 recipient of the Living Legend Award from the National Black Theatre Festival, whose inclusive contributions to acting and actor training have largely remained on the fringes of scholarship and practice. Based on original archival research and interviews with McClintock’s students and peers, this book traces his life from his childhood in Chicago to Harlem in the 1960s at the height of the Black Arts Movement, to Richmond, Virginia in 2003, paying particular attention to his Black Power–influenced, culturally specific acting theory and versatile Black theatrical productions. As a biographical study, this book establishes McClintock as a leading figure of the Black Theatre Movement, proven by the Jazz Acting technique, his critically acclaimed productions, and his leadership positions in organizations such as the Black Theatre Alliance. Ernie McClintock and the Jazz Actors Family explores how the Jazz Acting technique was applied in productions such as N.R. Davidson’s El Hajj Malik, Derek Walcott’s Dream on Monkey Mountain, Cheryl West’s Before It Hits Home, Endesha Mae Holland’s From the Mississippi Delta, and many collectively-authored pieces. The book also investigates why he has been excluded from dominant theatre histories, especially considering how, as a gay Black man, he persistently defied the status quo, questioning practices of administrators of theatres and mainstream theatrical standards. Ernie McClintock and the Jazz Actors Family is situated at the intersection of Black acting theory, Black Arts Movement history, and Black queer studies, and is an illuminating study of an important figure for actors, acting teachers, acting students, and cultural historians. This is an essential resource for readers who are seeking histories and approaches outside of a white, straight, Eurocentric framework.
Ernie McClintock and the Jazz Actors Family: Reviving the Legacy
by Elizabeth M. CizmarErnie McClintock and the Jazz Actors Family is a critical biography examining the life and work of Ernie McClintock, the founder of the Jazz Acting Method and 1997 recipient of the Living Legend Award from the National Black Theatre Festival, whose inclusive contributions to acting and actor training have largely remained on the fringes of scholarship and practice.Based on original archival research and interviews with McClintock’s students and peers, this book traces his life from his childhood in Chicago to Harlem in the 1960s at the height of the Black Arts Movement, to Richmond, Virginia in 2003, paying particular attention to his Black Power–influenced, culturally specific acting theory and versatile Black theatrical productions. As a biographical study, this book establishes McClintock as a leading figure of the Black Theatre Movement, proven by the Jazz Acting technique, his critically acclaimed productions, and his leadership positions in organizations such as the Black Theatre Alliance. Ernie McClintock and the Jazz Actors Family explores how the Jazz Acting technique was applied in productions such as N.R. Davidson’s El Hajj Malik, Derek Walcott’s Dream on Monkey Mountain, Cheryl West’s Before It Hits Home, Endesha Mae Holland’s From the Mississippi Delta, and many collectively-authored pieces. The book also investigates why he has been excluded from dominant theatre histories, especially considering how, as a gay Black man, he persistently defied the status quo, questioning practices of administrators of theatres and mainstream theatrical standards.Ernie McClintock and the Jazz Actors Family is situated at the intersection of Black acting theory, Black Arts Movement history, and Black queer studies, and is an illuminating study of an important figure for actors, acting teachers, acting students, and cultural historians. This is an essential resource for readers who are seeking histories and approaches outside of a white, straight, Eurocentric framework.
Ernie: The Autobiography
by Ernest BorgnineWe wept at his Oscar-winning role in Marty. . .we gasped when he took on Frank Sinatra in From Here to Eternity. . .we were riveted by his compelling performances in The Dirty Dozen, Bad Day at Black Rock, and Ice Station Zebra. . .and we laughed at his television sitcom McHale's Navy. We loved all of Ernest Borgnine's many portrayals, but what did we know about the man behind the famous roles? Now for the first time, he tells us in his own words the fascinating story of his life in this witty, candid, and revealing memoir. For more than fifty years, Ernest--or "Ernie" as he's known to his friends--has been one of the most recognized, celebrated stars in Hollywood as well as a respected, talented actor, and a living legend. Stretching from his childhood as the son of Italian immigrants to a spectacular career that is still thriving in his 91st year, from the early days of live TV to the voiceovers for The Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants, Ernie tells of the trials and tribulations on his road to fame, the friendships he shared with some of the silver screen's biggest stars, and the glamorous leading ladies he loved. Acclaimed for his ability to play sensitive and tough-guy roles equally well, he was also famous for squaring off against some of Hollywood's most formidable actresses--including Bette Davis in A Catered Affair and Joan Crawford in Johnny Guitar. Recalling his experiences starring in classic movies such as The Poseidon Adventure, The Wild Bunch, and Escape from New York, he reveals personal insights and irresistible stories about cinema's greatest icons--including Spencer Tracy, James Stewart, Kirk Douglas, Montgomery Clift, Gary Cooper, Janet Leigh, Raquel Welch, Gene Hackman, Rock Hudson, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tony Curtis, Alan Ladd, Glenn Ford, and Burt Lancaster. And with characteristic frankness, he also talks about his off-screen loves and passions. A must for every film buff, Ernie: An Autobiography is a fascinating memoir--filled with secrets, well-remembered details, and never-before-told stories--of a star who has thrived in the changing world of Hollywood for more than half a century, and endeared himself to legions of fans everywhere. "(Borgnine's) anecdotes are gleefully self-deprecating. . .he comes off as the kind of guy you'd like to have a beer with." --NY Post "With astute observations on the Hollywood hierarchy and tales about everyone from Lee Marvin and Steve McQueen to Bette Davis and Kim Novak, (Borgnine) writes with an unassuming, no-nonsense tone. His love of filmmaking and his respect for his fellow actors permeates the pages of this engaging and satisfying memoir." --Publishers Weekly "Modest and sweet. . .nicely boiled. Borgnine neither lashes out nor pulls punches." --Entertainment Weekly "Now for the first time, (Borgnine) tells us in his own words the fascinating story of his life in this witty, candid, and revealing memoir. A must for every film buff. Fascinating. . .filled with secrets, well-remembered details, and never-before-told stories--of a star who has thrived in the changing world of Hollywood for more than half a century, and endeared himself to legions of fans everywhere." --Turner Classic Movies, TCM.com ". . .a satisfying detailed account of a decades-long career that also included memorable roles in durable blockbusters like The Wild Bunch and The Poseidon Adventure. He comes across as an unspoiled, nice guy who enjoyed his success. . .One of the finest unghosted Hollywood autobiographies." --ALA Booklist "A super read. . .Ernie: The Autobiography by Ernest Borgnine is as nifty as he is." --Cindy Adams, NY Post
Ernst Lubitsch: Laughter in Paradise
by Scott Eyman"Highly recommended" (Library Journal): The only full-length biography of legendary film director Ernst Lubitsch, the director of such Hollywood classics as Trouble in Paradise, Ninotchka, and The Shop Around the Corner.In this groundbreaking biography of Ernst Lubitsch, undeniably one of the most important and influential film directors and artists of all time, critic and biographer Scott Eyman, author of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller John Wayne, examines not just the films Lubitsch created, but explores as well the life of the man, a life full of both great successes and overwhelming insecurities. The result is a fascinating look at a man and an era--Hollywood's Golden Age. Born in Berlin and transported to Hollywood in the 1920s with the help of Mary Pickford, Lubitsch brought with him a level of sophistication and subtlety previously unknown to American movie audiences. He was quickly established as a director of unique quality and distinction. He captivated audiences with his unique "touch," creating a world of fantasy in which men are tall and handsome (unlike Lubitsch himself) and humorously adept at getting women into bed, and where all the women are beautiful and charming and capable of giving as well as receiving love. He revived the flagging career of Marlene Dietrich and, in Ninotchka, created Greta Garbo's most successful film. When movie buffs speak of "the Lubitsch touch," they refer to a sense of style and taste, humor and humanity that defined the films of one of Hollywood's all-time great directors. In the history of the medium, no one has ever quite equaled his unique talent. Written with the cooperation of an extraordinary ensemble of eyewitnesses, and unprecedented access to the files of Paramount Pictures, this is an enthralling biography as rich and diverse as its subject--sure to please film buffs of all types, especially those who champion Lubitsch as one of the greatest filmmakers ever.
Erotic Vagrancy: Everything about Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor
by Roger LewisThe comic genius of English writing takes on Hollywood, delusion, celebrity and last century's ultimate glamour couple: Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor were a Sixties supercharged couple in an era of supercharged couples. As a pairing they were fantasy figures, impossibly desirable. Liz supple and soft, in perfumes and furs - yet with something demonic and lethal about her. Dick, in turn, with his ravaged, handsome face, looked as though lit by silver moonlight - poised to turn into a wolf.Roger Lewis uses this glamorous and damaged pair as the starting point to tell the story of an age of excess: the freaks and groupies, the private jets and jewels and the yachts sailing in an azure sea; the magnificent bad taste and greed. It is about the clash of worlds: the filth and decay of South Wales and the grandeur and elegance of Old Hollywood; the fantasies we have about film stars and the fantasies the Burtons had about each other.'Brilliantly funny . . . the book of the year' - Sunday Times'By turns, funny, tragic, tender and vicious . . . a word-of-mouth sensation' - Guardian(P) 2023 Quercus Editions Ltd
Erotic Vagrancy: Everything about Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor
by Roger Lewis'One of the very best biographies I have ever read' STEPHEN FRY'A hot thunderstorm of a book' DAVID HARE'Erotic Vagrancy gave me a week of pure joy' CRAIG BROWN'Unputdownable' TONY PALMER'A genius writer' LYNN BARBERRichard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor were a Sixties supercharged couple in an era of supercharged couples. As a pairing they were fantasy figures, impossibly desirable. Liz supple and soft, in perfumes and furs - yet with something demonic and lethal about her. Dick, in turn, with his ravaged, handsome face, looked as though lit by silver moonlight - poised to turn into a wolf. Roger Lewis uses this glamorous and damaged pair as the starting point to tell the story of an age of excess: the freaks and groupies, the private jets and jewels and the yachts sailing in an azure sea; the magnificent bad taste and greed. It is about the clash of worlds: the filth and decay of South Wales and the grandeur and elegance of Old Hollywood; the fantasies we have about film stars and the fantasies the Burtons had about each other.
Erotic Vagrancy: Everything about Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor
by Roger Lewis'One of the very best biographies I have ever read' STEPHEN FRY'A hot thunderstorm of a book' DAVID HARE'Erotic Vagrancy gave me a week of pure joy' CRAIG BROWN'Unputdownable' TONY PALMER'A genius writer' LYNN BARBERRichard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor were a Sixties supercharged couple in an era of supercharged couples. As a pairing they were fantasy figures, impossibly desirable. Liz supple and soft, in perfumes and furs - yet with something demonic and lethal about her. Dick, in turn, with his ravaged, handsome face, looked as though lit by silver moonlight - poised to turn into a wolf. Roger Lewis uses this glamorous and damaged pair as the starting point to tell the story of an age of excess: the freaks and groupies, the private jets and jewels and the yachts sailing in an azure sea; the magnificent bad taste and greed. It is about the clash of worlds: the filth and decay of South Wales and the grandeur and elegance of Old Hollywood; the fantasies we have about film stars and the fantasies the Burtons had about each other.
Error in Shakespeare: Shakespeare in Error (Palgrave Shakespeare Studies)
by Alice LeonardThe traditional view of Shakespeare’s mastery of the English language is alive and well today. This is an effect of the eighteenth-century canonisation of his works, and subsequently Shakespeare has come to be perceived as the owner of the vernacular. These entrenched attitudes prevent us from seeing the actual substance of the text, and the various types of error that it contains and even constitute it. This book argues that we need to attend to error to interpret Shakespeare’s disputed material text, political-dramatic interventions and famous literariness. The consequences of ignoring error are especially significant in the study of Shakespeare, as he mobilises the rebellious, marginal, and digressive potential of error in the creation of literary drama.
Error, Ambiguity, and Creativity: A Multidisciplinary Reader
by Sarah Whatley Sita PopatThis book offers a set of eleven discipline-specific chapters from across the arts, humanities, psychology, and medicine. Each contributor considers the creative potential of error and/or ambiguity, defining these terms in the particular context of that discipline and exploring their values and applications. Themes include error in choreography, poetry, media art, healthcare, psychology, critical typography and mixed reality performance. The book emerges from a core question of how dance research and HCI can inform each other through consideration of error, ambiguity and ‘messiness’ as methodological tools. The digital age had heralded the possibility that error could be eradicated by the logic of computers but several chapters focus on glitch in arts practices that exploit errors in computer programmes, or even create programmes specifically to produce errors. Together, the chapters explore how error can take us somewhere different or somewhere new, to develop a new, more interesting way of working.
Eruption in the Canyon: 212 Days & Nights with the Genius of Eddie Van Halen
by Andrew BennettA revelatory, fly-on-the-wall collection of photographs and stories documenting Eddie Van Halen at work in his famed but seldom seen 5150 studio, from the 2004 reunion with Sammy Hagar through the 2007 reunion with David Lee Roth.&“When kids ask me how it feels to be a rock star, I say, &‘I&’m not a rock star. I&’m not in it for the fame, I&’m in it because I like to play.&’&” Eddie Van Halen A fortuitous call from a stranger in the middle of the night led to a once-in-a-lifetime assignment. The stranger was Eddie Van Halen. The assignment, as Eddie related it, was to &“capture the truth. Show people how hard I work, because that&’s the truth.&” Having no idea where this would lead or in what form it might be shared, Andrew Bennett spent portions of the next two years relentlessly documenting everything that occurred inside Eddie&’s sanctuary: from rehearsals, recording sessions, and revealing conversations, to vicious arguments, a brotherly brawl, and a wild heist attempt in the middle of the night. Bennett memorialized every square foot of that sacred space, every piece of equipment, and every guitar—including Eddie&’s beloved Frankenstrat. Featuring more than two hundred photographs, and accompanied by intimate reflections on what the author witnessed, Eruption in the Canyon presents an incomparable portrait of one of the most revered artists in history.
Es mi turno: Un viaje en busca de mi voz y mis raíces
by Ilia CalderonLAS MEMORIAS INSPIRADORAS, PERTINENTES Y PROVOCADORAS DE ILIA CALDERÓN -LA PRIMERA PRESENTADORA AFROLATINA EN UN NOTICIARIO HISPANO DE PREEMINENCIA EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS- ACERCA DE SEGUIR SUS SUEÑOS, SUPERAR PREJUICIOS Y ACOGER SU IDENTIDAD. De niña, Ilia Calderón se sentía como una típica niña colombiana. En el Chocó, la provincia afrolatina donde se crio, tu piel podría ser de cualquier tono y aún serías considerado familia. Pero cuando dejó su comunidad para asistir a la escuela secundaria y la universidad en Medellín, todo cambió. A partir de ese momento, resolvió volverse "sorda" al racismo, decidida a superar el prejuicio, incluso cuando le repetían que los trabajos prominentes de presentador de noticias no eran para ella. Cuando un giro del destino le presentó una oportunidad única en la cadena noticiera Telemundo en Miami, estaba emocionada de comenzar una nueva vida -e identidad- en los Estados Unidos, donde las fronteras raciales, creía, se habían disuelto hace mucho tiempo y la igualdad era la regla. Sin embargo, se enfrentó a otro tipo de discriminación racial como una mujer inmigrante de color que le hablaba en español a la comunidad latina cada vez más marginada. En los últimos nueve años, Ilia ha reportado desde la primera línea de eventos históricos como el huracán Katrina, los terremotos en México, las elecciones presidenciales de los Estados Unidos de 2016 y la crisis pandémica del COVID-19. Ahora, Ilia corre el telón de los altibajos de su extraordinaria vida y carrera. Desde luchas internas personales hasta problemas profesionales analiza cómo construyó su identidad en medio de la violencia con carga de motivos raciales y la polarización política. Sobre la marcha, ella muestra cómo ha superado el miedo y enfrentado el odio de cara a cara, todo en nombre de crear un mundo mejor para su joven hija, Anna. "Existen muy pocas historias de superación que se acerquen siquiera a las de Ilia como madre y periodista. Qué suerte la mía de trabajar con ella y ser testigo de esta mujer cambiando al mundo."-Jorge Ramos, presentador principal de Noticiero Univision "Esta es la historia de una niñita quién creció con grandes carencias en una humilde casa de madera, que se inundaba cada vez que el río crecía, y quién aprendió a luchar y prepararse para llegar a ser la primera afrolatina en el noticiero más importante en la televisión en español de los EE. UU. La lección que Ilia Calderón aquí nos enseña es clara: ¡todo se puede!" -María Antonieta Collins, autora de bestsellers y corresponsal principal de Noticiero Univisión
Escape Velocity: American Science Fiction Film, 1950–1982 (Wesleyan Film Ser.)
by Bradley SchauerToday, movie theaters are packed with audiences of all ages marveling to exciting science fiction blockbusters, many of which are also critically acclaimed. However, when the science fiction film genre first emerged in the 1950s, it was represented largely by exploitation horror films—lurid, culturally disreputable, and appealing to a niche audience of children and sci-fi buffs. How did the genre evolve from B-movie to blockbuster? Escape Velocity charts the historical trajectory of American science fiction cinema, explaining how the genre transitioned from eerie low-budget horror like It Came from Outer Space to art films like Slaughterhouse-Five, and finally to the extraordinary popularity of hits like E.T. Bradley Schauer draws on primary sources such as internal studio documents, promotional materials, and film reviews to explain the process of cultural, aesthetic, and economic legitimation that occurred between the 1950s and 1980s, as pulp science fiction tropes were adapted to suit the tastes of mainstream audiences. Considering the inescapable dominance of today’s effects-driven blockbusters, Escape Velocity not only charts the history of science fiction film, but also gives an account of the origins of contemporary Hollywood.
Escape into Meaning: Essays on Superman, Public Benches, and Other Obsessions
by Evan PuschakProducer, editor, and writer behind the highly addictive, informative, and popular YouTube channel The Nerdwriter, Evan Puschak presents an unconventional and whip-smart essay collection about topics as varied as Superman, politics, and public benches. As YouTube&’s The Nerdwriter, Evan Puschak plays the polymath, posing questions and providing answers across a wide range of fields—from the power of a split diopter shot in Toy Story 4 to the political dangers of schadenfreude. Now, he brings that same insatiable curiosity and striking wit to this engaging and unputdownable essay collection. Perfect for fans of Trick Mirror and the writing of John Hodgman and Chuck Klosterman, Escape into Meaning is a compendium of fascinating insights into obsession. Whether you&’re interested in the philosophy of Jerry Seinfeld or how Clark Kent is the real hero, there&’s something for everyone in this effervescent collection.
Escape! (Reality Show)
by Jannette LaRocheFour high school friends sign up for a TV escape-room competition, but they're assigned to a set that's actually a series of rooms. They have twelve hours to find a way out, but the faster they're able to do it, the higher their prize money will be. As the clues get harder and the time ticks by, tensions run high and confrontations occur. Soon the prize money isn't the only reason they're all desperate to escape.
Escape! The Story of the Great Houdini
by Sid FleischmanBiography of Houdini. How did he walk through walls, escape drowning, and shatter iron chains? The rare photos and the exclusive update about the rumor that Houdini was poisoned might help. But remember, a true magician never reveals his tricks.
Escribiendo la nueva historia
by Laura EsquivelEn este ensayo, Laura Esquivel demuestra cómo el guión cinematográfico es una herramienta para la conciencia que nos permite afrontar nuestro pasado y nuestros temores. De Laura Esquivel, autora del bestseller Como agua para chocolate. Si queremos verdaderamente que la realidad cambie, debemos empezar por un cambio personal. Pero, ¿qué es lo que debemos cambiar? El nuevo libro de Laura Esquivel, Escribiendo la nueva historia o cómo dejar de ser víctima en doce lecciones, es una original propuesta para reflexionar sobre lo que queremos hacer con nuestras vidas, sobre todo cuando perdemos el norte. Escrito con el estilo inconfundible de la autora de Como agua para chocolate, este ensayo nos propone un método para retomar las riendas de la existencia mediante la escritura, gracias, especialmente, a la técnica del guión cinematográfico. Para rediseñar nuestra vida debemos rescribir el guión de la misma. Empezar por los antecedentes, el porqué somos como somos, de qué forma el pasado afecta al resto de nuestras vidas sin que nos demos cuenta. Manejar los miedos y poder superarlos implica que debemos estar listos para cambiar, para ser lo que queríamos ser desde un principio. Porque lo que verdaderamente importa es qué historia contamos, es decir, en qué historia queremos que se convierta nuestra vida y la realidad misma. Lo que ha dicho la crítica: "Este libro es una herramienta para el cambio, para ayudar a dejar los miedos, las culpas, esa idea de que alguien tiene un poder superior al nuestro". -Ericka Montaño Garfias, La Jornada. "Un ensayo acorde con los tiempos de rebelión que corren". -Hoy Extremadura.
Escritos de cine (estuche: Un oficio del siglo xx, Arcadia todas las noches, Cine o Sardina)
by Guillermo Cabrera InfanteLas tres colecciones de artículos sobre cine de Guillermo Cabrera Infante en un estuche que se disfruta como una función. Director de la cinemateca de Cuba y crítico de cine en su juventud, guionista de Hollywood en su madurez, Guillermo Cabrera Infante fue un apasionado cinéfilo toda su vida. El presente estuche reúne sus tres colecciones de ensayos sobre el tema: Un oficio del siglo xx, Arcadia todas las noches y Cine o sardina. En ellas brillan su espíritu lúdico y la fina ironía, que nos ayudan a comprender el sentido, el contexto y la factura del séptimo arte. De texto en texto y de mirada en mirada, Cabrera Infante repasa la obra de Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Howard Hawks, John Huston o Vincente Minnelli, así como una plétora de películas clásicas y modernas. Si el cine es el protagonista indiscutible, el crítico-escritor no deja de darle la réplica. Del diálogo entre la pantalla y la palabra surgen textos que no solo aportan una valiosa información, sino que se disfrutan como verdaderas funciones. Sobre el autor y la obra:«Para los que estudiábamos cine, Un oficio del siglo XX era un libro de cabecera.»Fernando Trueba «Ha convertido la crítica cinematográfica en un género literario gracias a su riqueza verbal y a su imaginación.»Mario Vargas Llosa «Cabrera Infante es casi una enciclopedia del cine hollywoodense.»Jacobo Machover, Revista de Libros
Espacio para soñar
by David Lynch Kristine McKennaDavid Lynch realiza una original incursión en el género biográfico. Un libro magnético y particular. Espacio para soñar ofrece una mirada insólita a la vida personal y creativa del cineasta David Lynch, a través de sus propias palabras y las de sus colegas más próximos, amigos y parientes. En este libro singular, a caballo entre la biografía y las memorias, David Lynch se sincera por primera vez acerca de una vida dedicada a perseguir un imaginario único, deteniéndose en las penurias y las luchas que soportó para llevar a buen puerto sus proyectos heterodoxos. Las reflexiones de Lynch --líricas, íntimas y sin tapujos-- parten, capítulo tras capítulo, de las secciones biográficas que aporta su estrecha colaboradora Kristine McKenna, sustentadas en más de cien entrevistas inéditas con ex mujeres sorprendentemente francas, miembros de su familia, actores, agentes, músicos y colegas en todo tipo de disciplinas, cada uno con su propia versión de lo ocurrido. Espacio para soñar es un libro llamado a no perecer jamás, un pase exclusivo a las bambalinas de la vida y la mente de uno de los artistas más enigmáticos y sustancialmente originales de nuestro tiempo. La crítica ha dicho...«Si esperaban que la biografía de David Lynch fuese como cualquier otra, es que nunca han visto una de sus películas. Un libro fascinante.»The New York Times «Espacio para soñar bien podría ser el evangelio según David Lynch. Aquí hay infinidad de informaciones inéditas incluso para los más fanáticos. Y todo esta contado con el formidable encanto del cineasta, una mezcla de entusiasmo juvenil y sabidurá cósmica.»The Washington Post «Las memorias de David Lynch iluminan los orígenes de su arte. El humor y las excentricidades de sus recuerdos y observaciones son uno de los innegables atractivos de este libro.»The Economist «Lynch estodo un maestro para los locos perversos e inquietantes, y también para los locos del montón.»The Sunday Times «Un libro gozosamente fuera de lo convencional. Lynch escribe como habla. Es plana y llanamente directo, alegremente profano y se entusiasma repentinamente con lo más inesperado.»The Big Issue
Espacio para soñar
by David Lynch Kristine McKennaDavid Lynch realiza una original incursión en el género biográfico. Un libro magnético y particular. Espacio para soñar ofrece una mirada insólita a la vida personal y creativa del cineasta David Lynch, a través de sus propias palabras y las de sus colegas más próximos, amigos y parientes. En este libro singular, a caballo entre la biografía y las memorias, David Lynch se sincera por primera vez acerca de una vida dedicada a perseguir un imaginario único, deteniéndose en las penurias y las luchas que soportó para llevar a buen puerto sus proyectos heterodoxos. Las reflexiones de Lynch --líricas, íntimas y sin tapujos-- parten, capítulo tras capítulo, de las secciones biográficas que aporta su estrecha colaboradora Kristine McKenna, sustentadas en más de cien entrevistas inéditas con ex mujeres sorprendentemente francas, miembros de su familia, actores, agentes, músicos y colegas en todo tipo de disciplinas, cada uno con su propia versión de lo ocurrido. Espacio para soñar es un libro llamado a no perecer jamás, un pase exclusivo a las bambalinas de la vida y la mente de uno de los artistas más enigmáticos y sustancialmente originales de nuestro tiempo. La crítica ha dicho...«Si esperaban que la biografía de David Lynch fuese como cualquier otra, es que nunca han visto una de sus películas. Un libro fascinante.»The New York Times «Espacio para soñar bien podría ser el evangelio según David Lynch. Aquí hay infinidad de informaciones inéditas incluso para los más fanáticos. Y todo está contado con el formidable encanto del cineasta, una mezcla de entusiasmo juvenil y sabidurá cósmica.»The Washington Post «Las memorias de David Lynch iluminan los orígenes de su arte. El humor y las excentricidades de sus recuerdos y observaciones son uno de los innegables atractivos de este libro.»The Economist «Lynch estodo un maestro para los locos perversos e inquietantes, y también para los locos del montón.»The Sunday Times «Un libro gozosamente fuera de lo convencional. Lynch escribe como habla. Es plana y llanamente directo, alegremente profano y se entusiasma repentinamente con lo más inesperado.»The Big Issue «Descubrimos o redescubrimos aspectos singulares de su singular personalidad, todo ello desde una perspectiva honesta, algo excéntrica y también a ratos divertida y cálida. [...] A medio camino entre la biografía y las memorias, es un documento esencial para comprender mejor su a veces incomprensible universo.»Fotogramas «Para los que aman el delirio cinematográfico lynchiano. Espacio para soñar acaba por convertirse en un artefacto biográfico curioso e inevitablemente extraño.»Zenda Libros