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Author: Peter H. Brown
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 324
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKJust in time to celebrate Oscar's 60th birthday: an endlessly juicy, illustrated expose of the predatory backstage politics and outrageous scandals behind Hollywood's coveted idol, from its beginning in 1927 to 1986. Illustrated.
Author: Aubrey Malone
Publisher: Vernon Press
Published: 2020-10-06
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 1622739698
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the first book of its kind. Aubrey Malone has gone back to the start of the Oscar ceremonies and discovered that mistakes have been made every year in the choice of what has been deemed “best” in the categories of acting, directing, producing and the subsidiary awards. He has identified all the great stars (Garbo, Montgomery Clift, Peter O’Toole, Barbara Stanwyck, etc.) who never held Oscars in their hands, and also iconic directors like Stanley Kubrick who were never thus honored. Why were some people over-rewarded by the Academy and why did others fall below the radar? The author outlines all of the extraneous factors leading to voting choices, and how Oscar pariahs have often been subsequently (or even posthumously) awarded for the wrong films to make up for omissions in a given year. With both wit and wisdom he has written an “alternative” history of the Oscars that will be required reading for both academics and film buffs alike. It tells the story behind the story. “If there were Oscars for research, Aubrey Malone would be right up there with the best of them.” (Film Ireland)
Author: John Dorney
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2022-02-15
Total Pages: 333
ISBN-13: 153816311X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA fascinating history of motion pictures through the lens of the Academy Awards, the Best Picture winners, and the box-office contenders. In Best Pick: A Journey through Film History and the Academy Awards, John Dorney, Jessica Regan, and Tom Salinsky provide a captivating decade-by-decade exploration of the Oscars. For each decade, they examine the making of classic films, trends and innovations in cinema, behind-the-scenes scandals at the awards ceremony, and who won and why. Twenty films are reviewed in-depth, alongside ten detailed “making-of” accounts and capsule reviews of every single Best Picture winner in history. In addition, each Best Picture winner is carefully scrutinized to answer the ultimate question: “Did the Academy get it right?” Full of wonderful stories, cogent analysis, and fascinating insights, Best Pick is a witty and enthralling look at the people, politics, movies, and trends that have shaped our cinematic world.
Author: A. L. O. E.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2024-01-02
Total Pages: 153
ISBN-13: 9361150189
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Beyond The Black Waters" by way of A. L. O. E. Is a gripping narrative that delves into the demanding situations confronted by way of the protagonist, Tom Smith, as he navigates the perils of the black waters? Tom, a younger and adventurous boy, embarks on a dangerous journey across uncharted territories. The plot unfolds in opposition to the backdrop of mysterious and dangerous waters, developing an atmosphere of suspense and excitement. As Tom confronts numerous trials and tribulations, he encounters both friends and foes, each contributing to the richness of the narrative. The author, A. L. O. E., skillfully weaves together factors of adventure, exploration, and self-discovery, retaining readers engaged at some point of the tale. The narrative no longer handiest explores the physical demanding situations of the adventure but additionally delves into the emotional and psychological elements of Tom's individual. Themes of resilience, courage, and friendship are interwoven into the fabric of the story, adding intensity and which means to the general narrative.
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Publisher: Univ of California Press
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Total Pages: 280
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Julie Israel
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 354
ISBN-13: 0735228175
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscovering a break-up letter to an unnamed recipient months after the death of her sister, grieving sixteen-year-old Juniper resolves to discover the identity of the person her sister was writing to in the hope of finding closure.
Author: A. L. O. E.
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Published: 1890
Total Pages: 262
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Paul Monaco
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Published: 2003-06
Total Pages: 362
ISBN-13: 0520238044
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book covers the 1960's as part of the definitive history of American cinema from its emergence in the 1800s to the present day.
Author: Randy Roberts
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Published: 1997-01-01
Total Pages: 780
ISBN-13: 9780803289703
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"John Wayne remains a constant in American popular culture. Middle America grew up with him in the late 1920s and 1930s, went to war with him in the 1940s, matured with him in the 1950s, and kept the faith with him in the 1960s and 1970s. . . . In his person and in the persona he so carefully constructed, middle America saw itself, its past, and its future. John Wayne was his country’s alter ego." Thus begins John Wayne: American, a biography bursting with vitality and revealing the changing scene in Hollywood and America from the Great Depression through the Vietnam War. During a long movie career, John Wayne defined the role of the cowboy and soldier, the gruff man of decency, the hero who prevailed when the chips were down. But who was he, really? Here is the first substantive, serious view of a contradictory private and public figure.
