Download or read book Halliwell s Filmgoer s Companion written by Leslie Halliwell and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains biographical profiles of actors and actresses, directors, producers, editors and notes on major studios, foreign cinema, cinematic themes and definitions of technical terms. This new edition also features a history of the cinema from 1894 to 1997.
Download or read book The Filmgoer s Companion written by Leslie Halliwell and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 852 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oorspr. dr. 1965.- Ook aanwezig: 2nd ed. (rev. and enl.). London : Macgibbon & Kee, 1967. 847 p. - 3rd ed. rev. and expanded. New York : Avon, 1971. 1072 p. - (Equinox books). - 3rd ed.; repr. London : Paladin, 1972. - 1072 p. - 9th ed.;London [etc.] : Grafton, cop. 1988. - 10th ed.; ed. by John Walker. - London : HarperCollins, cop. 1993. - 834 p. - ISBN O-586-09174-2 pbk. - 14th ed., getiteld: Halliwell's who is who in the movies - ed. by John Walker. - London : HarperCollins, 2001. - 593 p. - ISBN 0-00-257214-1).
Download or read book Halliwells Filmgoers Companion written by John Walker and published by . This book was released on 1997-10-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Halliwell s Filmgoer s and Video Viewer s Companion written by Leslie Halliwell and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1993 with total page 846 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most popular, authoritative, and complete reference book on film for movie and video fans--updated and revised to include the latest major films, actors, directors, writers, and everyone else of importance in the movie industry. More comprehensive than any other film encyclopedia. "A knockout compilation".--Chicago Tribune. 100 photographs.
Download or read book Halliwell s Filmgoer s Companion written by Leslie Halliwell and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Halliwell s Filmgoer s Video Viewer s Companion written by Leslie Halliwell and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1995 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must for movie fans and trivia buffs alike, this famed film guide contains a wealth of information and is fully updated to include the latest stars. The more than 10,000 alphabetically arranged entries provide complete details on each film, including award-winners and nominees, personal data on actors and directors, notes from critics, and more.
Download or read book Halliwell s Who s Who in the Movies 14e written by Leslie Halliwell and published by CollinsRef. This book was released on 2001-08-07 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its 14th edition, this classic movie reference, formerly known as The Filmgoer's Companion, has informed and delighted film fans for more than 30 years. Opinionated, witty, and packed with more information per square inch than any other film guide, Halliwell's Who's Who in the Movies is as wonderfully unclassifiable as it is impossible to put down. Who's Who remains a treasure trove of information on who's who and what's what in the movies. Its more than 11,000 entries illuminate the stars of yesterday and today, as well as the bit players and character actors, directors, producers, writers, cinematographers, composers, and all the other talent involved in making movies. You'll find sections on movie sequels, series, and remakes; themes and genres; technical terms; studios and production companies; cinema around the world; year-by-year listings of Oscar winners and other major awards; a brief history of the movies from their beginnings until today; and much more. This thoroughly revised and updated edition features hundreds of new entries, and once again spices up the proceedings with scores of "quotable quotes," ranging from the revealing to the revolting, which, in addition to being exceedingly entertaining, add a human dimension missing from every other guide to the facts and figures. Upholding the outstanding tradition of Leslie Halliwell, editor John Walker delivers the lively humor and keen insight that have always been the hallmarks of Halliwell's.
Download or read book Halliwell s Filmgoer s and Video Viewer s Companion written by Leslie Halliwell and published by New York : Harper & Row. This book was released on 1990 with total page 1260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most popular, authoritative, and comprehensive reference book on film, updated to include the latest information and now available in a popularly priced edition.
Download or read book Filmgoers Companion written by Leslie Halliwell and published by Collins Reference. This book was released on 1997-06-26 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This latest edition of Halliwell's Filmgoers Companion continues to provide an unmatched wealth of information on thousands of American, British, and European actors, directors, writers and producers, from the earliest pioneers of cinema to today's hottest box office stars. In its pages, movie buffs will find biographies, filmographies and a complete listing of Academy and European film award winners. In addition, unlike its competitors, this remarkable resource also contains special features such as: entertaining quotes from actors, directors and critics from around the world; entries on fictional characters and popular film themes; the Halliwell "rosette," which recognizes the outstanding achievers of the industry; a brief chronological history of the cinema; and a specially selected list of recommended books on film history. Now in its 12th edition, Halliwell's Filmgoers Companion has been in continuous publication for more than 30 years, and its reputation as the most comprehensive and authoritative reference on the film industry is well deserved. It is a must for movie fans, students, teachers, critics and anyone else who loves the magic of the silver screen.
Download or read book Halliwell Filmgoer Companion written by Martin Halliwell and published by . This book was released on 1999-09-09 with total page 1000 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The companion volume to Halliwell's Film Guide, this is a comprehensive encyclopaedia of cinema from its silent beginnings to the present day. It provides information on film stars, character actors and cult stars, directors, producers, writers, editors, cameramen and technical terms.
Download or read book A Companion to Film Theory written by Toby Miller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of specially commissioned work by experts in the field of film studies provides a comprehensive overview of the field. Its international and interdisciplinary approach will have a broad appeal to those interested in this multifaceted subject. Provides a major collection of specially commissioned work by experts in the field of film studies. Represents material under a variety of headings, including class, race, gender, queer theory, nation, stars, ethnography, authorship, and spectatorship. Offers an international approach to the subject, including coverage of topics such as genre, image, sound, editing, culture industries, early cinema, classical Hollywood, and TV relations and technology. Includes concise chapter-by-chapter accounts of the background and current approaches to each topic, followed by a prognostication on the future. Considers cinema studies in relation to other forms of knowledge, such as critical studies, anthropology, and literature.
Download or read book A Companion to the Horror Film written by Harry M. Benshoff and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This cutting-edge collection features original essays by eminent scholars on one of cinema's most dynamic and enduringly popular genres, covering everything from the history of horror movies to the latest critical approaches. Contributors include many of the finest academics working in the field, as well as exciting younger scholars Varied and comprehensive coverage, from the history of horror to broader issues of censorship, gender, and sexuality Covers both English-language and non-English horror film traditions Key topics include horror film aesthetics, theoretical approaches, distribution, art house cinema, ethnographic surrealism, and horror's relation to documentary film practice A thorough treatment of this dynamic film genre suited to scholars and enthusiasts alike
Download or read book A Companion to the Gangster Film written by George S. Larke-Walsh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-11-12 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion to the study of the gangster film’s international appeal spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia A Companion to the Gangster Film presents a comprehensive overview of the newest scholarship on the contemporary gangster film genre as a global phenomenon. While gangster films are one of America’s most popular genres, gangster movies appear in every film industry across the world. With contributions from an international panel of experts, A Companion to the Gangster Film explores the popularity of gangster films across three major continents, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The authors acknowledge the gangster genre’s popularity and examine the reasons supporting its appeal to twenty-first century audiences across the globe. The book examines common themes across all three continents such as production histories and reception, gender race and sexuality, mafia mythologies, and politics. In addition, the companion clearly shows that no national cinema develops in isolation and that cinema is a truly global popular art form. This important guide to the gangster film genre: Reveals how the gangster film engages in complex and contradictory themes Examines the changing face of the gangster film in America Explores the ideas of gangsterism and migration in the Hispanic USA, Latin America and the Caribbean Discusses the wide variety of gangster types to appear in European cinema Contains a review of a wide-range of gangster films from the Americans, Europe, and Asia Written for academics and students of film, A Companion to the Gangster Film offers a scholarly and authoritative guide exploring the various aspects and international appeal of the gangster film genre.
Download or read book The Host The Official Illustrated Movie Companion written by Mark Cotta Vaz and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2012-12-20 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephenie Meyer's The Host captured millions of readers around the world with one of the most unusual love stories ever written. Acclaimed director Andrew Niccol brings it to the silver screen with a star-studded cast, stunning visuals, and breathtaking special effects. Now this definitive companion book takes fans behind-the-scenes with extensive full-color photographs and exclusive interviews with the cast, crew, director, and producers, including Stephenie Meyer herself. Offering an intimate look at the filmmaking process, New York Times bestselling author Mark Cotta Vaz tells the inside stories behind the exotic locations, massive sets, and gravity-defying stunts, and shows how cast and crew come together to bring Meyer's extraordinary vision to life.
Download or read book A Companion to the Action Film written by James Kendrick and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-01-25 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative guide to the action-packed film genre With 24 incisive, cutting-edge contributions from esteemed scholars and critics, A Companion to the Action Filmprovides an authoritative and in-depth guide to this internationally popular and wide-ranging genre. As the first major anthology on the action film in more than a decade, the volume offers insights into the genre’s historical development, explores its production techniques and visual poetics, and provides reflections on the numerous social, cultural, and political issues it has and continues to embody. A Companion to the Action Film offers original research and critical analysis that examines the iconic characteristics of the genre, its visual aesthetics, and its narrative traits; considers the impact of major directors and stars on the genre’s evolution; puts the action film in dialogue with various technologies and other forms of media such as graphic novels and television; and maps out new avenues of critical study for the future. This important resource: Offers a definitive guide to the action film Contains insightful contributions from a wide range of international film experts and scholars Reviews the evolution of the genre from the silent era to today’s age of digital blockbusters Offers nuanced commentary and analysis of socio-cultural issues such as race, nationality, and gender in action films Written for scholars, teachers and students in film studies, film theory, film history, genre studies, and popular culture, A Companion to the Action Film is an essential guide to one of international cinema’s most important, popular, and influential genres.
Download or read book Little Women The Official Movie Companion written by Gina McIntyre and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go behind-the-scenes with the March sisters in this official companion to the major motion picture adaptation of Little Women, written and directed by Academy Award nominated director Greta Gerwig. Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic comes to life in Greta Gerwig’s 2019 film, and this stunning guide details the making of the major motion picture, with an all-star cast featuring Timothée Chalamet, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Louis Garrel, James Norton, Bob Odenkirk, Florence Pugh, Saoirse Ronan, Eliza Scanlen, Meryl Streep, and Emma Watson. Learn about the history that led to Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel and the modern vision that brought these cherished characters to life for a new generation. Take a look at how the film was made in an insider’s guide packed with cast and crew interviews, photos of the real-life locations that were transformed into iconic sets for the film, and recipes that bring the flavors of 19th century New England to life. Featuring lavish full color photos of the set, actors perfecting their craft, detailed images of key props, and more, this companion is a must-have both for fans of the film and Alcott’s original masterpiece.
Download or read book Halliwell s Who s who in the Movies written by Leslie Halliwell and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition of Halliwell's encyclopaedia of the people in the movies. More than just a guide - it aims to be a companion for anyone who enjoys films. A comprehensive guide to the who, why, what and how of cinema, the people in the movies are revealed here with brevity and wit. While Halliwell's Guide is a directory for films, this text is concerned with the players in them. In A-Z format, the book is packed with comprehensive biographical profiles of actors and actresses, directors, producers, editors and other key personnel. It also contains notes on the major studios, foreign cinema, cinematic themes and definitions of technical terms. There are over 1000 new entries added to this year's guide as well as a history of the cinema from 1894 onwards, year-by-year Oscar listings and details of all the major film festival awards.
