Film Biographies
Author: Stan Brakhage
Publisher: Turtle Island Foundation, Netzahaulcoyotl Historical
Published: 1977
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13:
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It's Only a Movie
Author: Charlotte Chandler
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2008-12-09
Total Pages: 433
ISBN-13: 1847397093
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →IT'S ONLY A MOVIE is as close to an autobiography by Alfred Hitchcock that you could ever have. Drawn from years of interviews with her subject, his friends and the actors who worked with him on such classics as THE BIRDS, PSYCHO and REAR VIEW WINDOW, Charlotte Chandler has created a rich, complex, affectionate and honest picture of the man and his milieu. This is Hitchcock in his own voice and through the eyes of those who knew him better than anyone could.
Charles McGraw
Author: Alan K. Rode
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2012-08-30
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13: 147660035X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The iconic actor Charles McGraw appeared in over 140 roles on films and television, including the classic noir pictures The Killers (1946) and The Narrow Margin (1952). Whether portraying tough cops or sadistic killers, McGraw brought a unique authenticity to the screen. Emphasizing his impact on the film noir style, this comprehensive biography examines McGraw's lengthy career against the backdrop of a changing Hollywood. Through numerous personal interviews with his surviving intimates, close acquaintances and co-workers, his tumultuous personal life is detailed from his earliest days to his bizarre, accidental death. Also included are an extensive critical filmography of McGraw's feature film career, a complete list of television appearances and previously unpublished film stills and personal photos.
Biography and History in Film
Author: Thomas S. Freeman
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2019-10-14
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 3319894080
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The essays in this volume seek to analyze biographical films as representations of historical individuals and the times in which they lived. To do this, contributors examine the context in which certain biographical films were made, including the state of knowledge about their subjects at that moment, and what these films reveal about the values and purposes of those who created them. This is an original approach to biographical (as opposed to historical) films and one that has so far played little part in the growing literature on historical films. The films discussed here date from the 1920s to the 2010s, and deal with males and females in periods ranging from the Middle Ages to the end of the twentieth century. In the process, the book discusses how biographical films reflect changing attitudes towards issues such as race, gender and sexuality, and examines the influence of these films on popular perceptions of the past. The introduction analyses the nature of biographical films as a genre: it compares and contrasts the nature of biography on film with written biographies, and considers their relationship with the discipline of history. As the first collection of essays on this popular but understudied genre, this book will be of interest to historians as well as those in film and cultural studies.
David Lean
Author: Kevin Brownlow
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 1996-08-15
Total Pages: 835
ISBN-13: 0312145780
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →David Lean was one of a handful of movie-makers of international renown and, arguably, the most famous and successful of all British film directors. Emerging from a childhood of nearly Dickensian darkness, Lean found success as the director of the such classic films as The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, and Doctor Zhivago.Learn about the making of movies a s realized by a master, but also of the highly personal costs of genius. in color.
Encyclopedia of Film Themes, Settings and Series
Author: Richard B. Armstrong
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2015-07-11
Total Pages: 237
ISBN-13: 1476612307
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The first editon was called “the most valuable film reference in several years” by Library Journal. The new edition published in hardcover in 2001 includes more than 670 entries. The current work is a paperback reprint of that edition. Each entry contains a mini-essay that defines the topic, followed by a chronological list of representative films. From the Abominable Snowman to Zorro, this encyclopedia provides film scholars and fans with an easy-to-use reference for researching film themes or tracking down obscure movies on subjects such as suspended animation, viral epidemics, robots, submarines, reincarnation, ventriloquists and the Olympics (“Excellent” said Cult Movies). The volume also contains an extensive list of film characters and series, including B-movie detectives, Western heroes, made-for-television film series, and foreign film heroes and villains.
The Biography Book
Author: Daniel S. Burt
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2001-02-28
Total Pages: 636
ISBN-13: 0313017263
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →From Marilyn to Mussolini, people captivate people. A&E's Biography, best-selling autobiographies, and biographical novels testify to the popularity of the genre. But where does one begin? Collected here are descriptions and evaluations of over 10,000 biographical works, including books of fact and fiction, biographies for young readers, and documentaries and movies, all based on the lives of over 500 historical figures from scientists and writers, to political and military leaders, to artists and musicians. Each entry includes a brief profile, autobiographical and primary sources, and recommended works. Short reviews describe the pertinent biographical works and offer insight into the qualities and special features of each title, helping readers to find the best biographical material available on hundreds of fascinating individuals.
A Siegel Film
Author: Don Siegel
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 500
ISBN-13: 9780571178315
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Don Siegel was one of Hollywood's most controversial directors. Invasion of the Body Snatchers is one of the very few acknowledged science-fiction classics, and Magnum Force - with its catch-phrase 'Make my day' - has become part of our modern consciousness. Siegel's five-film collaboration with Clint Eastwood created a body of films that are as distinctive as they are different, and enriched the reputation of both of them. This autobiography has all the fun and energy one would expect from Don Siegel. From his first days as an assistant editor in the Warner Brothers cutting rooms, Siegel charts his rich and varied career. This is a wonderful book of reminiscences, told in a lively and vivid style, whose cast of characters includes John Wayne, Lee Marvin, Steve McQueen, Bogart and Bacall, studio head Jack Warner and other luminaries of the golden age of the Hollywood studios (including a fading film star called Ronald Reagan, whose last film, The Killers, was directed by Siegel). At the centre of the book is Siegel's relationship with Clint Eastwood, whose directing career was encouraged by Siegel, and who supplies an amusing and appreciative foreword to the book.
Celebrity Biographies - The Amazing Life Of Matt Damon - Famous Actors
Author: Matt Green
Publisher: Matt Green
Published: 2017-03-20
Total Pages: 17
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Ever wondered how Matt Damon rose to stardom? Matthew Paige Damon, is an American actor, producer, screenwriter and philanthropist who has always intended to promote human welfare and was born in Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America on October 8, 1970. His father, Kent Telfer Damon (of Scottish and English ancestry), was a stockbroker, tax preparer and Realtor. His mother, Nancy Carlsson-Paige, taught Early Childhood Education professor at Lesley University. His older brother, Kyle (b. 1967), has gone on to become a professional sculptor and artist of moderate acclaim. Matt and his whole family used to live in Newton, Connecticut. They spent their lives their lives in Newton for two years before Matt’s parents got divorced and then he and his brother Kyle moved back to Cambridge, Massachusetts along with their mother where Matt got a best friend, actor Ben Affleck.
Motion Picture Biographies
Author: John Cones
Publisher: Algora Publishing
Published: 2015-04-01
Total Pages: 202
ISBN-13: 1628941162
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Hollywood movies are famous for promoting negative stereotypes of all kinds, especially against minorities, women, Southerners, and Christians. To what extent are biographical films selected for production according to certain biases, conscious or unconscious, among the Hollywood elite? An expert on the U.S. film industry gives readers brief synopses of Hollywood biopics produced and/ or released from 1912 through 1994. This survey provides the basis for discussion and analysis. Tracking these one-sided depictions over a longer period of time, the patterns of bias - and the source of the problem - become more clear. The problem appears to be that most of the people who have green-light authority in the U.S. film industry - for either the production and/or distribution of a motion picture - share a common ethnic/religious/cultural background. Thus, the stories of their own cohort and those of all other ethnic, religious and/or cultural groups (whose members seldom achieve positions of power in Hollywood) are being filtered through the cultural sensibilities of a single group. John Cones suggests that the solution could lie in increasing diversity at the highest levels in the U.S. film industry.
