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Eye of the Century: Film, Experience, Modernity
by Francesco CasettiIn this brilliant book, acclaimed film scholar Francesco Casetti examines film's nature and role in the twentieth century, an age obsessed with immediacy, worried about newness, eager for nearness and transparency, and torn apart by conflict. In its time, cinema negotiated the different needs of modernity, compared and united conflicting stimuli, and provided answers for everydayness. Film cultivated a personal gaze, intimately tied to the emergence of point of view, but also able to restore the immediacy of the real; a complex gaze, in which reality and imagination were combined; a piercing gaze, achieved by machine, and yet deeply anthropomorphic; an excited gaze, rich in perceptive stimuli, but also attentive to the spectator's orientation; and an immersive gaze, which gave the impression of being inside the seen world while also maintaining a sense of distance. Each of these gazes combined two different qualities and balanced them, resulting in a synthesis that strived to bring about true compromises without ever sacrificing the complexity of contradiction. As Casetti demonstrates, film proposed a vision that, in making opposites permeable, modeled itself on an oxymoronic principle, and is therefore the key to understanding the modern experience.
Eye of the Century: Film, Experience, Modernity (Film and Culture Series)
by Francesco CasettiIs it true that film in the twentieth century experimented with vision more than any other art form? And what visions did it privilege? In this brilliant book, acclaimed film scholar Francesco Casetti situates the cinematic experience within discourses of twentieth-century modernity. He suggests that film defined a unique gaze, not only because it recorded many of the century's most important events, but also because it determined the manner in which they were received.Casetti begins by examining film's nature as a medium in an age obsessed with immediacy, nearness, and accessibility. He considers the myths and rituals cinema constructed on the screen and in the theater and how they provided new images and behaviors that responded to emerging concerns, ideas, and social orders. Film also succeeded in negotiating the different needs of modernity, comparing and uniting conflicting stimuli, providing answers in a world torn apart by conflict, and satisfying a desire for everydayness, as well as lightness, in people's lives. The ability to communicate, the power to inform, and the capacity to negotiate-these are the three factors that defined film's function and outlook and made the medium a relevant and vital art form of its time.So what kind of gaze did film create? Film cultivated a personal gaze, intimately tied to the emergence of point of view, but also able to restore the immediacy of the real; a complex gaze, in which reality and imagination were combined; a piercing gaze, achieved by machine, and yet deeply anthropomorphic; an excited gaze, rich in perceptive stimuli, but also attentive to the spectator's orientation; and an immersive gaze, which gave the impression of being inside the seen world while also maintaining a sense of distance. Each of these gazes combined two different qualities and balanced them. The result was an ever inventive synthesis that strived to bring about true compromises without ever sacrificing the complexity of contradiction. As Casetti demonstrates, film proposed a vision that, in making opposites permeable, modeled itself on an oxymoronic principle. In this sense, film is the key to reading and understanding the modern experience.
Eye of the Taika: New Zealand Comedy and the Films of Taika Waititi (Contemporary Approaches to Film and Media Series)
by Matthew BannisterEye of the Taika: New Zealand Comedy and the Films of Taika Waititi is the first book-length study of comic film director and media celebrity Taika Waititi. Author Matthew Bannister analyses Waititi’s feature films and places his other works and performances—short films, TV series, advertisements, music videos, and media appearances—in the fabric of popular culture. The book’s thesis is that Waititi’s playful comic style draws on an ironic reading of NZ identity as Antipodean camp, a style which reflects NZ’s historic status as colonial underdog. The first four chapters of Eye of the Taika explore Waititi’s early life and career, the history of New Zealand and its film industry, the history of local comedy and its undervaluation in favor of more "serious" art, and ethnicity in New Zealand comedy. Bannister then focuses on Waititi’s films, beginning with Eagle vs Shark (2007) and its place in "New Geek Cinema," despite being an outsider even in this realm. Bannister uses Boy (2010) to address the "comedian comedy," arguing that Waititi is a comedic entertainer before being a director. With What We Do in The Shadows (2014), Bannister explores Waititi’s use of the vampire as the archetypal immigrant struggling to fit into mainstream society, under the guise of a mockumentary. Waititi’s Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016), Bannister argues, is a family-friendly, rural-based romp that plays on and ironizes aspects of Aotearoa/New Zealand identity. Thor: Ragnarok (2017) launched Waititi into the Hollywood realm, while introducing a Polynesian perspective on Western superhero ideology. Finally, Bannister addresses Jojo Rabbit (2019) as an "anti-hate satire" and questions its quality versus its topicality and timeliness in Hollywood. By viewing Waititi’s career and filmography as a series of pranks, Bannister identifies Waititi’s playful balance between dominant art worlds and emergent postcolonial innovations, New Zealand national identity and indigenous Aotearoan (and Jewish) roots, and masculinity and androgyny. Eye of the Taika is intended for film scholars and film lovers alike.
Eyeing the Flash
by Peter FentonThe year is 1963, the setting small-town Michigan. Pete Fenton is just another well-mannered math student until he meets Jackie Barron, a teenage grifter who introduces him to the carnival underworld -- and lures him with the cons, the double-dealing, and, most of all, the easy money. The memoir of a shy middle-class kid turned first-class huckster, Eyeing the Flash is highly unorthodox, and utterly compelling.
Eyes Beyond The Horizon
by Eleanor G. Bowman Susan F. TitusStory of the Far East Broadcasting Company's shortwave radio ministry
Eyes Like Stars: Theatre Illuminata, Act 1
by Lisa MantchevBertie strives to find a useful role for herself at the Theatre Illuminata so that she won't be cast out of the only home she has ever known, but is hindered by the Players, who magically live on there, especially Ariel, who is willing to destroy The Book at the center of the magic in order to escape into the outside world.
F*ck Off, Chloe!: Surviving the OMGs! and FMLs! in Your Media Career
by Jeremy MurphyA laugh-out-loud account of working in media! Public relations' snarkiest publicist Jeremy Murphy expertly chronicles his hatred, love, indifference, amusement, and scorn for the profession in F*ck Off, Chloe!. From entitled millennials to surly reporters, obnoxious clients, and cumbersome, color-coded &“trackers,&” Murphy takes a scalpel and glass of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to the PR industry in a searing, hilarious, and pissy voice that his own psychiatrist finds &“deeply concerning.&” His collection of annoyances shed light on the industry&’s idiosyncrasies, insanities, contradictions, and past due invoices, providing an illuminating window into the dirty world of public relations not even Xanax can help. Complementing the scathing prose are color-in illustrations by artist Darren Greenblatt, creator of the &“Ugly Lives of Beautiful People&” sketch series.
F*ck Your Comfort Zone: TAKE A RISK AND BECOME THE LEAD IN YOUR OWN LIFE
by MARGIE HABERAre you stuck in your comfort zone? In your relationships, in your work, and in your life? What has it done for you lately? I thought so. It&’s time to f*ck your comfort zone. Margie Haber will gently and compassionately guide you out of your comfort zone and into a life of bravery, risk-taking, and being the best version of yourself. With Margie&’s help, you will learn how to transform your fear into personal power and approach life with empathy, humor, and curiosity. It will change everything. Whether in the intimate setting of her acting-intensive classes, in front of hundreds of corporate clients, or in this book, Margie teaches you how to happily live in the unknown and find the courage to be the lead in your own life. "Margie helped me make all kinds of moves. If you want to know how, it&’s in this book. Read it!" —Tiffany Haddish, comedienne, author, and actress (Girls Trip, Like a Boss) "I F*CKING LOVE THIS BOOK! It made me feel brave, resourceful, and, most important, creatively inspired. This book is a no-nonsense guide to living a new life, one where you get to be the lead. I recommend it to anyone who needs a dose of &‘F*ck it&’ in their lives. I certainly do.&” —Lisa Rinna, Actress, Author, Television Personality &“Life begins outside your comfort zone. In Margie&’s class, I always felt like that. This book will make you feel like a new person too—like nothing can stop you. Enjoy!&” —Toni Garrn, Model, Actress, Humanitarian "I was defined by perfectionism. I was afraid to be imperfect. There was no room for mistakes or vulnerability until I met Margie Haber. She gave me permission to be human.&” —Haddis Tadesse, Director, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation &“Depression was my dark friend. Getting out of my comfort zone was my being willing to say goodbye to him. I wish I had F*ck Your Comfort Zone when I was younger. Margie always tells it like it is! I highly recommend it.&” —Rick Springfield, Grammy Award-Winning Musician, Actor, Author
F*ck Your Diet: And Other Things My Thighs Tell Me
by Chloé HilliardFans of Issa Rae and Phoebe Robinson will love this collection of laugh-out-loud funny and insightful essays that explore race, feminism, pop culture, and how society reinforces the message that we are nothing without the perfect body. By the time Chloé Hilliard was 12, she wore a size 12—both shoe and dress—and stood over six feet tall. Fitting in was never an option. That didn&’t stop her from trying. Cursed with a &“slow metabolism,&” &“baby weight,&” and &“big bones,&”—the fat trilogy—Chloe turned to fad diets, starvation, pills, and workouts, all of which failed. Realizing that everything—from government policies to corporate capitalism—directly impacts our relationship with food and our waistlines, Chloé changed her outlook on herself and hopes others will do the same for themselves. The perfect mix of cultural commentary, conspiracies, and confessions, F*ck Your Diet pokes fun at the all too familiar, misguided quest for better health, permanent weight loss, and a sense of self-worth.
F.M.: Founder of the Alexander Technique
by Michael BlochThe Alexander Technique is a method of muscular re-education, which has become standard training for actors, dancers and singers, and is practised for health reasons all over the world. Its founder, Frederick Matthias Alexander (1869-1955), was an Australian actor who stumbled upon it in the 1890s after studying himself in mirrors to discover why he had lost his voice. He realised that most people suffered from the same postural defects he had noticed in himself, and that this explained much of what went wrong with them. F.M. (as he was known) came to London in 1904 and became enormously successful. During the First World War he practised in America with equal success, converting the American philosopher John Dewey to his cause. He wrote four books (all still in print), and his supporters included Aldous Huxley, George Bernard Shaw and Stafford Cripps. He was, however, a difficult and argumentative man who made enemies. Towards the end of his life he embarked on a libel action against the South African government, which had accused him of charlatanism. He won, and went on practising and propagating his technique until his death aged 86.
FINISTERRE (EBOOK)
by Maria Rosa LojoEn el invierno londinense de 1874, la joven Elizabeth Armstrong, única hija de un hombre de negocios, viudo y adinerado, recibe la primera carta de Finisterre, el cabo el Fin del Mundo, en la Galicia española. Rosalind, su corresponsal, promete romper el obstinado silencio con que el señor Armstrong ha rodeado siempre el nacimiento de su hija en el Río de la Plata. Sus cartas se remontan cuarenta años atrás, hasta el camino de Buenos Aires a Córdoba que ha unido las vidas de Rosalind, de Oliver Armstrong, de la actriz española doña Ana de Cáceres y de Manuel Baigorria, militar untario exiliado entre los indios ranqueles que los toma prisioneros. Allí Rosalind pierde a su marido y también al niño que espera. Pero inicia su propio "camino de Finisterre", metáfora, si las hay, del límite y el extremo donde nos enfrentamos a lo desconocido y aterrador dentro de nosotros mismos. Idéntico camino que Elizabeth, su fascinada lectora, comienza a desandar hacia su propio origen.
FOODHEIM: A Culinary Adventure [A Cookbook]
by Eric WareheimFrom one half of the cult comedy duo Tim & Eric comes the culinary bible for modern food freaks, showing you how to throw epic parties, suck the marrow out of life, and cook better than your grandmother. &“A book with all the recipes to Wareheim&’s insanely delicious secret sauces? And a sneak peek at the man behind the curtain?? I&’ll take two please . . . extra crispy!!!&”—Jack BlackDirector and actor Eric Wareheim might be known for his comedy, but his passion for food and drink is no joke. For the last fifteen years he has been traveling the world in search of the best bites and sips, learning from top chefs and wine professionals along the way. His devotion to beautiful natural wine, the freshest seafood crudos, and perfectly cooked rib-eyes is legit. And now he wants to share with you everything he&’s learned on this epic food journey.In Foodheim, Wareheim takes readers deep into his foodscape with chapters on topics like circle foods (burgers, tacos), grandma foods (pasta, meatballs), and juicy foods (steak, ribs). Alongside recipes for Chicken Parm with Nonna Sauce, Personal Pan Pep Pep, and Crudite Extreme with Dill Dippers, you will discover which eight cocktail recipes you should know by heart, how to saber a bottle of bubbly, and what you need to do to achieve handmade pasta perfection at home.Written with award-winning cookbook editor Emily Timberlake and featuring eye-popping photographs and art chronicling Wareheim's evolution as a drinker, how to baby your pizza dough into pie perfection, and more, Foodheim is the ultimate book for anyone who lives to eat.
FORTNITE (Official Fortnite Books)
by Epic GamesDraw your favorite Outfits, vehicles, weapons, and more with Epic Games' first official how to draw book, including tips to make your sketches as epic as your in-game achievements and featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.Learn how to draw 35 of the game's most popular icons-including Outfits, weapons, building materials, and vehicles. In easy-to-follow stages, you'll go step-by-step from rough sketch to detailed finish.INCLUDES:16 iconic Outfits8 fearsome weaponsThe craziest in-game vehiclesDrawing guideTop art tips, including advanced shading and texture techniquesWhether you're a complete novice or an experienced artist, this book will inspire you to pick up a pencil and get sketching! LET'S GO!
FORTNITE (Official Fortnite Books)
by Epic GamesCelebrate all the wildest highlights from Fortnite's latest seasons in this official Epic Games' book, featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.Fortnite has seen another year of incredible changes, starting with a huge asteroid blowing up the map to mark the launch of Chapter 2! Now you can follow all the twists and turns of the last 12 months--including the first Fortnite World Cup--in this official yearbook from Epic Games. Relive your favorite moments from Battle Royale and test your knowledge of seasons past!
FORTNITE (Official Fortnite Books)
by Epic GamesGrab your pencil and get ready to draw more of your favorite Outfits, back bling, and weapons with Epic Games' second official how to draw book! This all-new collection includes step-by-step instructions and expert tips to make your sketches as epic as your in-game achievements and features the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.In this legendary guide, learn to draw over 30 more of the game's most popular icons--from the best Outfits to the most-envied back bling and gliders. You'll go step-by-step with easy-to-follow instructions from rough sketch to detailed finish.INCLUDES:18 classic Outfits5 awesome weaponsThe most iconic back bling and glidersDrawing guideExpert art tips, including how to draw figures and perspectiveYOU TOO can create drawings that will inspire fear in your enemies.
FORTNITE (Official): The Ultimate Trivia Book
by Epic GamesAre you a true Fortnite expert? Find out in this official Epic Games trivia book, featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.Packed with hundreds of quiz questions in five different levels of difficulty, this official trivia book from Epic Games is jam-packed with Battle Royale brainteasers to test your Fortnite expertise. Whether you're new to the game or an old hand, these questions will level up your knowledge and provide hours of fun. Are you up for the challenge? Your trivia test starts here!
FORTNITE Official How to Draw Volume 2: Over 30 Weapons, Outfits and Items! (Official Fortnite Books)
by Epic GamesAn easy, step-by-step guide to enable YOU to draw Fortnite's most iconic Outfits, weapons, accessories, and more, brought to you by Epic Games and featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.Think the intricate designs in Fortnite look difficult to reproduce? Think again. This all-new collection breaks down each drawing into simple, step-by-step stages, zeroing in on the details and providing expert tips and hints along the way. Armed with nothing more than a pencil and paper, YOU TOO can create drawings that will strike fear into your enemies. LET'S DO IT!* From Peely to Rippley, Black Shield to Bonesy, Lavawing to Laser Chomp, HOW TO DRAW: VOLUME 2 is crammed full of your favorite Fortnite items* Featuring a drawing tutorial intro to help you brush up on your techniques, plus helpful tips and hints throughout* Aimed at a range of abilities, progressing from easier sketches to more challenging designs
FORTNITE Official: Test Your Knowledge of Battle Royale (Official Fortnite Books)
by Epic GamesTEST YOUR BATTLE ROYALE BRAIN! Fancy facing a full-on Fortnite trivia test? If you're clued up on Outfits, emotes, seasons, LTMs, locations, weapons, and everything else Battle Royale-related, then the Official Fortnite: The Ultimate Trivia Book is perfect for you! The 350 questions are split into Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary sections to push you to the limit. Accept the challenge, because it's time to take your Fortnite trivia knowledge to the next level. The vast range of exciting multiple-choice and visual questions will have you scratching your head, but whether you're an experienced Battle Royaler or new to the island, you can take on the quiz quest and see what you score. Your Fortnite trivia test starts here - good luck!
FORTNITE: All the Best Moments from Battle Royale (Official Fortnite Books)
by Epic GamesCelebrate the evolution of Fortnite and all the best moments from seasons one through nine in this official Epic Games' book, featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal. Love Fortnite? Relive your favorite Fortnite memories here. Ever since it burst onto our screens in 2017, Fortnite has been in a state of constant change. This official, collectable guide features all the most exciting highlights from seasons one through nine including the volcano eruption, pirate invasions, the Cube, the Ice King, and so much more. Read on to revisit Battle Royale's most momentous moments! p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 27.5px Helvetica; color: #9952a0} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica}
FORTNITE: Battle Royale Survival Guide (Official Fortnite Bks.)
by Epic GamesThe OFFICIAL Battle Royale Survival Guide from Epic Games, the creators of FORTNITE, the BIGGEST gaming brand in the world. This full-color handbook includes all the top tips and tricks you'll need to dominate Battle Royale! From basic gameplay to more advanced maneuvers, this handbook lists all the essential tips and tricks you need to become the last player standing. Immerse yourself in island walk-throughs, weapon rundowns, combat hacks, building guides, team tactics, and more. Featuring: FULL ISLAND GUIDEAll the key places to land and loot--and how to get around the island with ease. SNEAKY SURVIVAL TACTICSSmart ways to use the Storm to your benefit, top tips for building your way out of trouble, and the outfit options that offer the best camouflage. HOW TO FIGHT BETTER AND SMARTERCrazy and creative ideas for using game elements to your advantage, whether playing solo or in a team.
FORTNITE: The Visual Encyclopedia (Official Fortnite Books)
by Epic GamesThis is the essential resource Fortnite fans have been waiting for--the definitive guide to Fortnite Chapter One, featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal.The Ultimate Locker features all your favorite Outfits, pets, back bling, harvesting tools, gliders, contrails, and emotes from Seasons 1 to X, jam-packed into a single book and brought to you exclusively by Epic Games. Arranged season by season and including rarity values, set information, and fun facts throughout, this is a must-have reference for all Fortnite fans.
FUHGEDDABOUDIT!: From Fist-Pumping to the Family Restaurant
by Andrea Renzoni Eric RenzoniManicures, manicotti, and living in mom’s basement. Madonn! The lives of guidos and guidettes can be hard. Are your days spent on GTL and getting your hair to outrageous heights? Is the night not complete without a brawl with some stunad followed by a late-night sausage and peppers? Still not sure you’re a guido? This hilarious collection puts your doubts to rest with common guido antics and behavior, such as: You Get the Italian Flag Inked on Your Culo (Hint: You Can’t Show Your Mama) You’ve Created Your Own Nickname--and Tried to Copyright It You Spend a Half an Hour Perfecting Your Blow-Out and Another Half Hour Admiring It in the Mirror You Describe Your Dream Guy as a Juicehead Your "Nice Clothes" Are Animal Print Complete with guido quizzes (What’s Your Guido Nickname?), fun facts, and trivia (Italian Slang 101), this book is the ultimate goobmah’s guide to Italian pride.
FULL BORE
by William McinnesWilliam McInnes, one of Australia's best-loved entertainers and authors, takes a look at the Aussie obsession with sports and pop culture.A chance encounter in an auction house is the jumping-off point for William's inimitable take on our sport-obsessed nation, Australian popular culture and the artefacts and memorabilia that both make us cringe with recognition and laugh with warm affection. His trademark humour and anecdotes litter this collection, making it a true delight.'insightful, understated and very funny' Sydney Morning Herald on The Laughing Clowns'William McInnes compels with the sheer delightfulness of his memoir, and with his fine ability to spin a damn funny yarn' Sunday Telegraph on A Man's Got To Have A Hobby'a ripper' The Canberra Times on The Making of Modern Australia
Fabricante de sueños
by Héctor OliveraVida y obra de uno de los productores y directores más importantes y prolíficos del cine argentino, contada por él mismo con lucidez, gracia, convicción y sensibilidad en un relato que entrevera su pasión por el cine, el devenir político de la Argentina a lo largo de casi noventa años y un irresistible conjunto de anécdotas personales que incluyen grandes revelaciones sobre su vida íntima y amorosa. Es imposible pensar el cine argentino sin Héctor Olivera. Protagonista de una vida que vale por varias, a sus casi noventa años se detiene un momento para recordar el largo camino transitado. Pródigo en anécdotas su relato comprende, entre otras historias, la de las más de cien películas que hizo como director o como productor bajo el sello Aries, empresa fundamental del cine argentino, que creó con su socio y amigo Fernando Ayala. En sus films -que capturaron el espíritu de su época, en ocasiones desafiando una violenta censura-, Olivera adaptó obras de Borges, Soriano, Bayer, Cossa y Viñas, entre otros; enriquecidas por actores como Federico Luppi, Pepe Soriano, Héctor Alterio, Luis Brandoni, Oscar Martínez, Norman Briski; actrices como Mirtha Legrand, Norma Aleandro, Thelma Biral, Cecilia Roth, Susana Giménez, y cómicos de la talla de Sandrini, Olmedo y Porcel. Al mismo tiempo, recorre el siglo XX argentino, haciendo eje en el peronismo con una honesta y personal combinación de rechazo y fascinación por la figura de su líder. En el encuentro de estos recorridos toma forma una biografía que Olivera despliega con gracia, sensibilidad y el espíritu vibrante que marcó cada uno de sus proyectos.
Fabulosity: What It Is & How to Get It
by Kimora Lee SimmonsFabulosity (n): 1: a state of everything that is fabulous 2: a quality ascribed to that which expresses glamour, style, charisma, power, and heartKimora Lee Simmons knows what it means to have fabulosity -- and she wants to tell you how to get it.In this empowering new book, Kimora -- a top model, wife of hip-hop legend Russell Simmons, mother to two daughters, a national media presence, and president and creative director of the multimillion-dollar Baby Phat company -- shares her personal secrets of success and fabulosity.Kimora knows that in today’s ultracompetitive world, it’s not enough for women just to be smart or dress well. With too much to do and competition everywhere, the savvy woman must know how to combine feminine glamour with professional power, business ambition with personal values, and confidence with heart. Kimora is the living picture of all these things. What are Kimora’s secrets to achieving her goals, her signature fabulosity? One is her ability to identify and build upon her own unique talents and strengths. In Kimora’s case, she brilliantly combined the two worlds she knows best -- the high fashion and hip-hop scenes -- to create Baby Phat, her ultrasuccessful hip-hop inspired lifestyle brand.How do you uncover and develop your own special talents? Kimora shares her step-by-step guide to achieving your wildest dreams, including her 16 laws of success, which cover everything you need to become the woman you want to be.Whether you’re college-educated or street smart, just starting out or at the top of your game, Fabulosity has something to say to you. Learn how to cultivate Power, Independence, Confidence, and Positivity in everything you do, whether it’s finding Mr. Right, snagging that corner office, or rocking the latest fashion trend. Packed with useful lessons and Kimora’s personal tips, this book will be your instruction manual to empowering yourself, turning your individual talents into permanent success, and unleashing your inner fabulosity.