The New American Crime Film
The New American Crime Film

Author: Matthew Sorrento

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2012-09-18

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 0786459204

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The American crime film has recently enjoyed a surge in popularity and proliferation, making it the most pervasive genre in contemporary cinema. Though it now tackles current issues, it continues to reference the classic narratives and archetypes established in the great crime pictures of past decades. The titles explored in this critical survey feature a variety of themes and show that the crime film genre has fused with other genres to create fascinating hybrids. Focusing on character and plot construction, the author highlights the gangster and film noir traditions that still run strongly through recent American cinema. Among the many filmmakers analyzed within these pages are David Lynch, Gus Van Sant, David Mamet, Werner Herzog, Sam Raimi, David Cronenberg and the Coen Brothers. Stuart Gordon, director of the cult classic Re-Animator, provides the lively and incisive foreword.

The Black Avengers
The Black Avengers

Author: John Russell Fearn

Publisher: Gateway

Published: 2015-03-31

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13: 1473210283

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Dayton Raslor, owner by inheritance of a successful spaceship corporation, is imprisoned in a penal colony on Jupiter for a crime he didn't commit. He had been framed by three ruthless industrialists on Earth who are plotting to take over his Spaceline. Raslor manages to escape from Jupiter with the aid of the son and daughter of his company's financial director, who had been driven to suicide after also being framed by the same industrialists. The trio plot their revenge by forming "The Black Avengers" and as interplanetary outlaws attack the spaceships of the stolen corporation...

Avengers
Avengers

Author: R.H Rizvi

Publisher: R.H Rizvi

Published: 2024-07-20

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13:

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The Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes by R.H. Rizvi is a riveting exploration of Earth's mightiest heroes. This compelling narrative delves deep into the lives and battles of the Avengers, capturing the essence of their extraordinary journey from their formation to their greatest triumphs and darkest hours. Through fifteen meticulously crafted chapters, readers are taken on an emotional rollercoaster, experiencing the raw power and vulnerability of these iconic characters. From the initial gathering of heroes in "The Gathering Storm" to the climactic events of "Endgame" and beyond, each chapter is a testament to the courage, sacrifice, and indomitable spirit of the Avengers. R.H. Rizvi weaves a tale that is as much about the human spirit as it is about superhuman feats. The book delves into the personal struggles, friendships, and unbreakable bonds that define the Avengers. It celebrates their victories and mourns their losses, all while highlighting the unwavering hope that drives them to keep fighting for a better world. The Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes is more than just a collection of superhero stories. It is a tribute to the enduring legacy of the Avengers, a legacy built on bravery, unity, and the belief that together, we can overcome any challenge. This book is a must-read for fans of the Avengers and anyone who believes in the power of heroism and the strength of the human heart. Join R.H. Rizvi on this unforgettable journey and be inspired by the timeless legacy of the Avengers.

The Complete Avengers
The Complete Avengers

Author: Dave Rogers

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1989-08-15

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780312031879

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Still broadcast in syndication across the U.S., the urbane British program "The Avengers" went through many changes in the course of its run. This volume provides an overview of the series, a show-by-show guide to each episode, a comprehensive guide to memorabilia, and more than 200 photographs of England's most dashing crime fighters.

Otherworldly Hamlet
Otherworldly Hamlet

Author: John O'Meara

Publisher: Guernica Editions

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9780920717509

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No other book on Hamlet has yet to consider the way in which the play in its four major aspects of Sorrow, Sexuality, Revenge, and Death, consistently reflects the otherworldly direction of Hamlet's thought and experience ... the elegant and subtle prose lends force and dignity to the argument ... a remarkable and provocative contribution to Shakespeare Studies. {Corona Sharp, English Studies in Canada}

The Avengers Dossier
The Avengers Dossier

Author: Paul Cornell

Publisher: Gateway

Published: 2013-10-31

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 057513321X

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More than any other series, THE AVENGERS typified the Swinging Sixties - beginning in 1961 with Patrick Macnee starring with Ian Hendry in a grainy, realistic spy thriller, and ending in 1969 with Macnee and the glamorous Linda Thorson blasting off into space in a surreal episode appropriately entitled 'Bizarre'. Meanwhile we had seen the memorable Honor Blackman and Diana Rigg in roles unusually progressive for British television. THE NEW AVENGERS in the mid-seventies reflected changing times but retained the essence of the show - as Macnee returned to play alongside another strong, independent heroine in the form of Joanna Lumley's Purdey. And then there was the film... THE AVENGERS DOSSIER is a uniquely comprehensive yet humorous survey of all the show's incarnations. As well as a remarkably detailed episode guide to both series - even covering the kinkiness factor and champagne count in both - this volume gives behind the scenes insights and revelations about every aspect of the programme. The film and its production are examined, and critical essays look at the history behind the cult.

The SCI'ON Trilogy
The SCI'ON Trilogy

Author: Nicola Rhodes

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-11-24

Total Pages: 666

ISBN-13: 1291218270

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The SCI'ON Trilogy. Whenever a decision is taken that is of significance to the world. The world divides and two alternate futures are created. In the beginning, there was only one world. That world we name SCI 'ON. All other worlds that sprang from it we name the shadow worlds. Some believe SCI 'ON is the only real world and that all others are mere reflections; hence the name. Others believe that all the alternate worlds are equally real and important, however they may have come into being. Whatever the case; one thing is certain. If SCI 'ON itself - the cradle of creation - were to be destroyed, all other worlds would cease to exist. For SCI 'ON is the mainspring and without it, the shadow worlds would have no point of origin. The Shadow Worlds, Legacies, The Citadel

The Avengers
The Avengers

Author: Stan Lee

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2023-09-12

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0143135783

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The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel’s transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy Collects The Avengers #1-4, 9, 16, 26, 28, 44, 57, 58, 71, 74, and 83. It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. Starting in 1961, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and their collaborators transformed the Super Hero genre with a series of new creations, including the Incredible Hulk, the Mighty Thor, and the Invincible Iron Man. In 1963, Lee and Kirby brought these characters together for the first time in a new magazine called The Avengers—adding a resurrected Captain America shortly after. Over time the Avengers’ roster would frequently change, mirroring transformations in the Marvel Universe and the society that it reflected. This unique collection gathers key issues from the first few years of the series. A foreword by Leigh Bardugo, a scholarly introduction and apparatus by José Alaniz, and a general series introduction by Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of The Avengers and classic Marvel comics.