Filmspeak

Filmspeak

Author: Edward Tomarken

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2012-09-20

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0826428932

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A highly original book that demonstrates how ideas stemming from complex literary theory can be found in even the most mainstream movies.


Telecinematic Discourse

Telecinematic Discourse

Author: Roberta Piazza

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9027256152

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This cutting-edge collection of articles provides the first organised reflection on the language of films and television series across British, American and Italian cultures. The volume suggests new directions for research and applications, and offers a variety of methodologies and perspectives on the complexities of "telecinematic" discourse – a hitherto virtually unexplored area of investigation in linguistics. The papers share a common vision of the big and small screen: the belief that the discourses of film and television offer a re-presentation of our world. As such, telecinematic texts reorganise and recreate language (together with time and space) in their own way and with respect to specific socio-cultural conventions and media logic. The volume provides a multifaceted, yet coherent insight into the diegetic – as it revolves around narrative – as opposed to mimetic – as referring to other non-narrative and non-fictional genres – discourses of fictional media. The collection will be of interest to researchers, tutors and students in pragmatics, stylistics, discourse analysis, corpus linguistics, communication studies and related fields.


The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia

The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia

Author: Steven Jay Rubin

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2020-11-17

Total Pages: 841

ISBN-13: 1641600853

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"Nobody does 007 encyclopedias better than Bond historian Steven Jay Rubin. Buy this one. M's orders." —George Lazenby, James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service Packed with behind-the-scenes information, fascinating facts, trivia, bloopers, classic quotes, character bios, cast and filmmaker bios, and hundreds of rare and unusual photographs of those in front of and behind the camera Ian Fleming's James Bond character has entertained motion picture audiences for nearly sixty years, and the filmmakers have come a long way since they spent $1 million producing the very first James Bond movie, Dr. No, in 1962. The 2015 Bond title, Spectre, cost $250 million and grossed $881 million worldwide—and 2021's No Time to Die is certain to become another global blockbuster. The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia is the completely up-to-date edition of author Steven Jay Rubin's seminal work on the James Bond film series. It covers the entire series through No Time to Die and showcases the type of exhaustive research that has been a hallmark of Rubin's work in film history. From the bios of Bond girls in front of the camera to rare and unusual photographs of those behind it, no detail of the Bond legacy is left uncovered.


Movie Speak

Movie Speak

Author: Tony Bill

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company

Published: 2009-01-08

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0761156305

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“Movie Speak won’t guarantee you a job, but having a knowledge of the industry terms will fool everyone into thinking you own the place.” — Steven Spielberg “Finally a book that celebrates the process—the dynamic web of people, technique, and artistry—underneath every foot of celluloid.” —Jodie Foster Uncover the secret language of movie-making in a handbook for film buffs and language-lovers, as well as anyone who aspires to break into the business, with hundreds of essential terms, explained. Opening a window into the fascinatingly technical, odd, colorful, and mysterious working language of movies, Oscar-winning producer, actor, and director Tony Bill sheds light on the hugely complex process of making a film, as well as on the hierarchies between the cast and crew and the on-set etiquette of any movie production. From why the Assistant Director calls “wrap” to the real reason Hollywood stars began wearing sunglasses, Movie Speak offers tricks of the trade learned over decades in Hollywood—to help you crack the code of the movie business.


MidWestGirls, Volume 1: The Things that Girls Do!

MidWestGirls, Volume 1: The Things that Girls Do!

Author: LaMar Paul

Publisher: Dorrance Publishing

Published: 2021-04-14

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 1647022525

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MidWestGirls: Volume 1: The Things that Girls Do! By: LaMar Paul It’s seventeen-year-old Rebecka Shaw’s first day of school at Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. During her first week of classes, Rebecka is forced into a sexual relationship with Amber. As she works through the shame of being taken advantage of, Becky continues to explore her budding sexuality with friends and classmates. This beautiful urban tale of Rebecka navigating through life is an adaptive fiction that adapts to the current times of our culture. Once you give Rebecka a chance, you'll find yourself walking in her footsteps as the story comes to life and relate to what she has to offer. Come let us ride this endless journey of love and see where it takes us.


Why theory?

Why theory?

Author: Edward Tomarken

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 2017-06-17

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1526118025

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Edward Tomarken's previous book, Filmspeak, was a study of literary theory in relation to contemporary mainstream films. Some of the abstruse ideas of early literary theorists (1950–70) had in fact permeated our thinking to such an extent that both films and theories enriched and shed light upon one another. One early response to Filmspeak was the question 'Why theory?’, a remark that provides the title of this new and exciting exploration of literature. In pursuit of an answer, Tomarken turns to the 'second generation' of critics (1970–2000), and analyses television programmes as well as films. He considers scholars such as Clifford Geertz and Martha Nussbaum who saw themselves as working in the field of cultural studies. Why theory? thus has a dual focus – on both culture and literary theory. The result of integrating cultural ideas with media interpretation sees Tomarken grapple with the question of the title: theory has become a part of our cultural life.


101 Things I Learned® in Film School

101 Things I Learned® in Film School

Author: Neil Landau

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2021-01-12

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 1524762016

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An illustrated, accessible introduction to filmmaking from an award-winning Hollywood producer, screenwriter, film school professor, and script consultant to major movie studios Anyone with a cellphone can shoot video, but creating a memorable feature-length film requires knowledge and mastery of a wide range of skills, including screenwriting, storytelling, directing, visual composition, and production logistics. This book points the aspiring filmmaker down this complex learning path with such critical lessons as: • how to structure a story and pitch it to a studio • ways to reveal a story’s unseen aspects, such as backstory and character psychology • the difference between plot, story, and theme • why some films drag in Act 2, and what to do about it • how to visually compose a frame to best tell a story • how to manage finances, schedules, and the practical demands of production Written by an award-winning producer, screenwriter, film school professor, and script consultant to major movie studios, 101 Things I Learned® in Film School is an indispensable resource for students, screenwriters, filmmakers, animators, and anyone else interested in the moviemaking profession.


Release the Snyder Cut

Release the Snyder Cut

Author: Sean O'Connell

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-03-01

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1493059041

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We’re currently in the golden age of superhero blockbusters. Movies like Black Panther, Wonder Woman, Joker, and Avengers: Endgame routinely break box office records and compete for Oscars. Yet, Zack Snyder's 2017 behemoth Justice League—a veritable sure bet at the Hollywood casino—tanked miserably, and the behind-the-scenes reasons for the movie's demise are fascinating. The true story behind Justice League’s failure is only half of the juicy narrative, though. Snyder—who left the project months before filming concluded—still fans the flames that surround the rumor of a "Snyder Cut" of the film. This allegedly is the version of the story he wanted to tell before the studio, Warner Bros., pulled him off of the project. Hence, the "Snyder Cut." Pop-culture fans love a meaty mystery, and the controversy swirling around the lost Snyder Cut of Justice League has been captivating comic-book movie fans for years. Additionally, an army of passionate DC and Snyder fans are committed to getting the "Cut" released. They already have gone to incredible lengths to fight for the movie's opening, and have found strength, support, and charitable goals in their global "family" of Snyder Cut supporters. Their stories are remarkable, and the book is just as much about the dedicated fans who make up the Snyder Cut movement as it is about the unreleased film. Their efforts finally paid off with the recent announcement that Snyder's cut will be released in 2021 by Warner Bros. and HBO Max. Release the Snyder Cut tells the entire story.


Release the Snyder Cut

Release the Snyder Cut

Author: Sean O'Connell

Publisher: Applause Theatre & Cinema

Published: 2021-02-15

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781493059034

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A recap of 2017's failed Justice League movie and the fan base effort to unearth director Zack Snyder's unfinished version. Their efforts finally paid off with the recent announcement that Snyder's cut will be release in 2021 by Warner Bros. and HBO Max. This book tells the entire story.