More than sixty years ago, McCarthyism silenced Hollywood. In the pages of Tender Comrades, those who were suppressed, whose lives and careers were ruined, finally have their say. A collection of profiles in cinematic courage, this oral history brings to light the voices of thir…
Considering both Shakespeare's fellow writers as well as members of his acting company, 'Shakespeare in company' offers a unique insight into the company kept by William Shakespeare and how it impacted on his writing
Colonel de Luce, in desperate need of funds, rents his beloved estate of Buckshaw over to a film company. They will be shooting a movie over the Christmas holidays, filming scenes in the stately manse with a famous and reclusive star. She is widely despised, so it is to no one's…
Michael draws on his own life experiences to make a case that real learning happens when "it all goes skidding sideways"
"The Star System: Hollywood's Production of Popular Identities examines the development and changing organisation of the star system in the American film industry. Tracing the popularity of star performers from the early 'cinema of attractions' to the internet universe, Paul McD…