"Thanks to Netflix and cable television, classic films are more accessible than ever. Now co-branded with Turner Classic Movies, Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide covers films from Hollywood and around the world, from the silent era through 1965, and from The Maltese Falcon t…
"Thanks to Netflix and cable television, classic films are more accessible than ever. Now co-branded with Turner Classic Movies, Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide covers films from Hollywood and around the world, from the silent era through 1965, and from The Maltese Falcon t…
Here, assembled into one comprehensive annual volume, is a rundown of the previous year's most intriguing gay, lesbian, and transgendered films, illustrated guides that are Out, Outrageous, Provocative, and Proud. A defiant challenge to films today, they each get sweaty with Gay…
The world has witnessed an explosion in the prevalence, quality and depth of gay and lesbian-themed films. Dozens of gay and lesbian films are examined here with a huge amount of clarity and respect. This is the ultimate guide to the growing force of gay and lesbian filmmaking.
This Pocket Essential charts the progression of the noir style as a vehicle for film-makers who wanted to record the darkness at the heart of American society as it emerged from World War into Cold War. As well as an introductory essay on the origins of Film Noir, this Pocket Es…
From 'Stranger On The Third Floor' in 1940 to 'Touch Of Evil' in 1958, this book outlines the progression of film noir from a style for low budget filmmakers who could only afford one light, to complex tales of mislaid trust and constant betrayal.
"It's a real pleasure to discover this dynamic entertainer through the lens of David C. Tucker's terrific book, a blast back to the past that also serves as a scholarly examination of one of TV's most loved sitcom icons"--tvparty.com.
Locate "easter eggs," hidden bloopers, deleted scenes, secret alternative endings, hidden interview clips, video games, little-known DVD-Rom content and more.
Overview: Few recent books on world cinema examine films and the careers of international film artists in survey form. At a time when film scholarship has become entangled in pedantic discourse, Bert Cardullo analyzes some of the most important films and the artists who produced…
A writer of screenplays, newscasts, commercials, and articles on film has put his knowledge and passion on paper to showcase the best films of his favorite genre--coming-of-age movies, from Shirley Temple in 'The Little Princess ,' to 'The Breakfast Club,' 'Almost Famous' and ot…