Download or read book By Way of Love Paperback Transformative Plays written by Carl Stillitano and published by Transformative Plays. This book was released on with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Transformative Play, titled "By Way of Love," by Carl Stillitano is a comedic and dramatic exploration of love, relationships, and self-discovery. In By Way of Love, the gods & goddesses descend from Mount Olympus to New York City to help humanity rediscover the power of love. The oldest goddess in training, Hubris, is on a mission to receive her wings and attempts to by posing as a therapist on Earth. Eve, her patient, is a career-driven young ad-executive who finds herself giving away her power to men. In this modern-day love story set with 15 original songs, this play is a colorful and heartfelt story about the journey of self-love. Reading plays that explore mental health challenges can offer numerous key benefits: Increased Awareness and Understanding: These plays provide insight into mental health issues, helping readers gain a deeper understanding of various conditions such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and more. Destigmatization: Plays that address mental health challenges contribute to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental illness. These plays show that mental health issues deserve understanding rather than judgment. Spark Conversations: Can spark conversations about mental health among readers, whether it's discussing the themes, sharing personal experiences, or raising awareness about available resources for support and treatment. Artistic Expression and Catharsis: Engaging with the emotional depth and complexity of these plays can provide a cathartic experience for readers, allowing them to explore their own feelings and experiences.

Download or read book Mental Health Monologues Paperback Transformative Plays written by Carl Stillitano and published by Transformative Plays. This book was released on with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Mental Health Monologues" is a poignant collection of transformative plays written by acclaimed playwright Carl Stillitano. Each play delves into the complexities of the human psyche, exploring themes of resilience, healing, and self-discovery. Through a series of captivating monologues, the characters share their personal journeys, offering insight into the profound impact of mental health on their lives. As readers immerse themselves in these compelling narratives and read the monologues aloud, they embark on a therapeutic journey of self-reflection and empathy. The act of vocalizing the words brings a sense of catharsis, allowing emotions to surface and be acknowledged. Through the shared experience of reading, individuals find comfort in knowing they are not alone in their struggles. Furthermore, the act of reading these monologues aloud fosters a deeper understanding of mental health issues and promotes open dialogue. By giving voice to the characters' experiences, readers break down barriers and stigma surrounding mental illness, fostering a sense of community and support. “Each time I read Mental Health Monologues I’m absorbed by the powerful messages that give me insights through the characters’ stories. Reading the monologues on the podcast was such a rush! …It was empowering to bring the words to life, it got me out of my head & I felt much lighter afterwards. I encourage everyone who wants to grow as a person to read Transformative Plays. I read 6 of them in a month & I am not a “reader!” Lately when I have tough times, I find myself thinking about the plays & then remember something that helps.” - Anita Sreckov "These monologues provide a platform for individuals to share their personal experiences with mental health challenges, reducing the feelings of isolation and offering valuable insights into these issues. They inspire hope and resilience as individuals share their recovery journeys, fostering empathy, connection, and empowerment. It's comforting to know that others share these feelings and experiences. This book should be a staple in every home and school for parents, teachers, and students alike." - Shayla

Download or read book One Transforming Love written by Erin Kiu and published by Erin Bojarzin. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While trying to escape from the dark nights from her past, a young woman tries to find her purpose and love through the world, and is awakened to the love from the One that promises to give her a future.

Download or read book The Donut Shop Paperback Transformative Plays written by Carl Stillitano and published by Transformative Plays. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Transformative Play 'The Donut Shop' focuses on one of the most severe and often not discussed challenges of our time. Eating disorders affect individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, and genders. A play about Eating, Not-Eating and Sex. The Donut Shop is a wellness tool that helps those suffering to realize they are not alone. The experience of reading the play by yourself or with friends creates the opportunity for both laughter and healing. It provides a forum for those suffering and their loved ones to explore a variety of healing solutions that create effective results. "The Donut Shop" is a poignant and comedic exploration of the struggles with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and self-esteem issues faced by women, portrayed through the lens of a light-hearted banter between a donut shop employee and customer. As the characters find themselves locked inside the shop due to a series of unfortunate events, they are forced to confront their own issues while navigating through each other's challenges. Through relatable characters and humorous situations, the play delves into the pressures of societal expectations, the disappointment of unattainable goals, and the lasting effects of negative self-talk. Ultimately, "The Donut Shop" offers both insight into the complexities of these issues and serves as a tool for fostering healthier relationships with food and body image. It’s just another “normal” day at the donut shop, home to the hog, zagat’s #1 tasting donut. Jenn, the quick-witted, over-achieving, employee of the month, serves Kate, the attractive and powerful radio show producer who skillfully barks orders on her cell as Jenn eavesdrops in awe. all the while, the overeater is content, munching on her hogs, reading tabloid trash and listening to her ipod. But wait! Who is that gorgeous guy in the corner? Mike, who Jenn and Kate gaga over, is a down-on-his-luck small business owner who’s been swallowed up by big business and is desperate for answers. As desperate times call for desperate measures, or divine intervention, the security gate comes crashing down trapping these four unlikely souls until sunrise. with tension high, indian tech-support awry, and nowhere left to hide, their innermost secrets, fears and addictions explode creating unexpected healings and revelations. The Donut Shop will Educate, Enlighten and Entertain. "I found myself relating to all the characters at some point throughout the play. I thought more about my younger self in relation to each one. Fortunately for the younger me, I couldn’t commit to any of the eating disorders. I hated the lack of control in vomiting, I didn’t have enough willpower not to eat, and I was too self aware to overeat consistently. I felt the pressure of society and magazine covers to be thin, compounded by the disappointment in myself for not achieving such unrealistic goals. Even today I find myself still dealing with these issues, but in a different capacity. Now I’m a mom. I would often think how blessed I was to have a boy. My thought was, at least he doesn’t have to deal with caddy girls, body shaming and self confidence issues. Not only is this not true, but I also have to be aware of how I talk about myself and my body in front of him. I always thought having a sarcastic and sometimes self deprecating sense of humor was an asset of mine. Although funny to me, I now see the effects that it has on my son. As a result he started calling me squishy, and other derogatory terms I would use to talk about myself. This really opened my eyes to the reality of perception. To perceive is to believe. My son was perceiving and believing that what I was saying, was my truth. Why wouldn’t he? Healthy relationships with food, and our bodies must be given as an example to our youth, rather than just outward appearance. Not only does The Donut Shop give insight into the world of eating disorders, it can also be used as a tool to help people dealing with those issues." - Rebecca Spina “My particular favorite is the Donut shop. This should be in every high school. In the playwright conferences they offer theater, but also in literature classes, because this addresses something that is not talked about a lot, that is ignored and often is not diagnosed eating disorders. And it's rather a humorous play that makes you more comfortable with these sensitive issues, whether it's anorexia, bulimia, or overeating. Eating disorders are something that some people battle with all their lives. This is a tool. Plays can be used as tools to start conversations. Read “The Donut Shop” by Carl Stillitano. Better yet, take it to your kids teacher and ask them to share it with their class in an interactive conversation as well as in play performances.” - Barbara Burke "If I had read 'The Donut Shop' when I was young, it would have been a godsend. I struggled with bulimia in high school and during my first two years of college. Having a resource that discussed eating disorders in an entertaining format such as this play brings issues to the forefront. It would have helped me to learn to love myself. The play is a creative way to address the awkward emotionality of those who suffer with eating disorders." - Blythe Metz-Mandmets "The Donut Shop spurs a thought-provoking and insightful exchange amongst its curiously connected characters. It sheds light on the threads that make up the fabric of what motivates our approach towards, and perceptions of, others. It ultimately causes us to examine the filters that we each see through and calls for us to acknowledge that perhaps we are all more alike than we think, in our attempt to fix the starving parts of ourselves in whatever way satiates us. There is a lot to chew on in The Donut Shop!" - Amy La Boube "At the most difficult time of my life, I kept The Donut Shop on my nightstand. It was an integral part of my healing. When I read it, I felt less alone. Reading and re-reading this play consistently helped me to feel more centered and make decisions from a more balanced place." - Dana Blackstone "The first time I read The Donut Shop I was instantly hooked. With humor and truth, The Donut Shop touches the reader in a way that's almost indescribable. The simplicity and yet depth of something so strikingly relatable, no matter the gender, race, religion, or weight, is a rare and magical entity. In a world of body image mayhem The Donut Shop is a unique, humorous, and innovative approach to the controversial topic of eating disorders." - Stacee Reich “The Donut Shops potential and its brilliance lies in its ability to inform and discuss eating disorders in all kinds of settings – in schools, private and public settings, on Broadway. The play discusses issues around eating habits in a safe setting. It does what a good play should do – it evokes different responses for different people, often as afterthoughts, after they reflect on the play and then, that promotes discussion. People seeing Carl’s play would be flabbergasted because it has a different theme than the traditional Broadway play – attendees would be immersed in the content and have meaningful conversations about eating disorders.” - Jane Rosen

Download or read book Kenny Diane Paperback Transformative Plays written by Carl Stillitano and published by Transformative Plays. This book was released on 2024-04-10 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Transformative Play “Kenny & Diane” by Carl Stillitano, delves into the complexities of love, friendship, and the choices we make in life. The dialogue between Kenny and Diane reveals their history together, including their childhood friendship, unrequited love, and the challenges they faced as they grew older. The play explores themes of trust, forgiveness, and the challenges of maintaining a relationship over time. It is characterized by emotional intensity, as Kenny and Diane express their love, anger, and frustration towards each other. The play also delves into themes of love, betrayal, self-discovery, and personal growth. It ends with Kenny and Diane reflecting on their past and the impact it has had on their lives, leaving the audience to contemplate the future of their relationship. "Loved it!!!!!!! It took me 57 minutes to read, cover to cover! 'Kenny & Diane' is a great play for young people still learning and navigating the struggles, commitments and realities of love and relationships. I am more informed and prepared for life and relationships since reading this play. Such as, what to look out for and what to be careful to avoid. The play shows the strength that a bond such as Kenny and Diane's can be...both a gift and a burden. I loved Kenny & Diane because of the fluidity of the writing mixed with the plot of the story making it such a cohesive read!" - Ella Hobson "Kenny & Diane is a straight-up piece of Americana. The play dives deeply and without reserve into the motivations and outlooks of the characters in a way that can be helpful for people to take a deeper look into themselves. A lot of people could take away tremendous healing from this play. I love the interweaving factors of humor and drama, which create seamless beats within the story, I keep wanting to know what will happen next! The characters of Kenny & Diane are easy to relate to. The honesty and self-reflection of the characters shines and is a light which penetrates and alleviates." - Erin Johnson

Download or read book An Act of Kindness in the Bu Paperback Transformative Plays written by Carl Stillitano and published by Transformative Plays. This book was released on with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Transformative Play 'An Act of Kindness in the Bu', by Carl Stillitano, focuses on the challenges of racism, suicide, and the pressures of success. Alesia, a biracial entrepreneur, crosses paths with Kevin, a former athlete struggling with depression. “Even the smallest act of kindness makes you more beautiful than any expensive dress ever could.” This is one of Gran’s pearls, which are loving referred to throughout the play… Through sharing each others pasts, the play’s characters create a strong vulnerable relationship that is captivating to watch unfold. This play offers a sweet, relatable, experience of compassion, humanity and the power of kindness. An Act of Kindness in the Bu is a heartwarming play that centers around the enduring wisdom and legacy of Gran, as passed down to her granddaughter, Alesia. As Alesia shares Grand’s pearls of wisdom with Kevin, a downtrodden, former athlete, their chance encounter blossoms into a profound exploration of humanity, and the power of kindness. The play delves into topics of racial discrimination and ignorance. Beginning with a single act of kindness, the narrative unfolds to reveal the profound impact such gestures can have. Kevin and Alesia’s bond deepens as they share past experiences and vulnerabilities. Both characters agree that the one thing that transcends all prejudice is love. Through Grand’s pearls of wisdom, the play delivers a message of hope, compassion, and the enduring power of love to transform lives. Kindness knows no boundaries of age, race, or gender, and serves as a universal language. “I was touched at the tenderness of humanity and understanding of a stranger. May we all take a pause to offer help when it’s needed. May we all take a pause to accept help when we need it.” - Julie Avila "I think this play would be a great read for anyone to read. Kindness can be given and received by any age, race or gender. It’s universal. The more we are reminded of its importance, the better off mankind will be." - Rebecca Spina

Download or read book The Way of Transformation written by Mark O'Keefe, OSB and published by ICS Publications. This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Way of Transformation is a play on the title of St. Teresa’s classic The Way of Perfection. Written for her Discalced Carmelite nuns, it is nonetheless considered Teresa’s “operations manual” for anyone genuinely committed to the spiritual life. But by “perfection” she doesn’t intend the futile pursuit of idealized flawlessness, as some might think. Rather, Teresa means achieving an authentic human fulfillment—a true becoming of that person we are meant to be. Offering a fresh perspective on St. Teresa’s thought, Father Mark O’Keefe draws our attention to the central fact that she considers the virtues—especially love of neighbor, detachment, and humility—as the essential and ever-relevant foundation for her spirituality of prayer. This very human Doctor of the Church teaches that—whether in the 16th century or the 21st— prayer is intimately and necessarily linked with personal transformation. Authentic prayer is never divorced from our daily living: God, Teresa reminds us, “walks among the pots and pans.” With attention-catching quotations, helpful questions for personal reflection or group discussion, and its comprehensive index, The Way of Transformation is an excellent resource for any serious student of St. Teresa of Jesus and a must-read for everyone looking to explore Christian spirituality and prayer more deeply and authentically.

Download or read book Dangerous Love written by Chad Ford and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Chad Ford reminds us that humanity lies within all of us, and although conflict is everywhere in today's world, we have the tools we need to overcome obstacles and to thrive. This is a fantastic, timely book that I highly recommend." —Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors Knowing how to transform conflict is critical in both our personal and professional lives. Yet, by and large, we are terrible at it. The reason, says longtime mediator Chad Ford, is fear. When conflict comes, our instincts are to run or fight. To transform conflict, Ford says we need to turn toward the people we are in conflict with, put down our physical and emotional weapons, and really love them with the kind of love that leads us to treat others as fellow human beings, not as objects in our way. We have to open ourselves up with no guarantee that anyone on the other side will do the same. While this can feel even more dangerous than conflict itself, it allows us to see the humanity of others so clearly that their needs and desires matter to us as much as our own. Ford shows dangerous love in action through examples ranging from his work in the Middle East to a deeply moving story about reconciling with his father. He explains why we disconnect from people at the very time we need to be most connected and the predictable patterns of justification and escalation that ensue. Most importantly, he gives us a path to practice dangerous love in the conflicts that matter most to us.

Download or read book TRANSFORMATION written by Stan Rynott M.A. LSCW COG and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for people like me who were or are as lost or complacent as I was when I quit college, my family and Church to get a job and get married to my future ex-wife. Pastor Craig Groeschel “In order to grow in our Faith we must stand out in the right way for the right reasons to Change the direction in our lives.” Pastor Scott Adams. “Jesus doesn’t call the qualified, he qualifies the called.” This book is a historical and theological synopsis in a confluence of the Old and New Testaments as a consistent and reliable Testimony of God’s plan and purpose for we his beloved children. It is seasoned with Christian music video suggestions that will enhance your reading experience in the spirit of the music, scripture and the text...in Your Servant Heart. This book is about TRANSFORMATION. On the road to Damascus, the tyrant Pharisee Saul (see Acts 9) received a sudden and dramatic ego busting invitation from Jesus. Hate filled Saul morphed into Paul, the Apostle of love who wrote 13 of the 21 epistles (letters) of the New Testament. Transformation is more gradual and pleasant for us.. a consequential Gift of Amazing Grace from God. Thank you, Jesus! It was for us that he suffered and died on the cross: An ending and a new beginning when he breathed out his last breath – “Tetelestai” It is finished. Satan thought he had won the battle, but we are the victors under God and walking with Jesus Christ. From Jesus’ sacrificial Love, we have spiritual awakening and new life as new creations; divinely appointed and anointed heirs to the Kingdom of Heaven,

Download or read book Be Solid Gold Transforming Your Fear Living a Life You Love written by Lanie Smith and published by KALA. This book was released on with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about play. It is also about self permission and spiritual as well as emotional evolution. This book is an invitation for you to find your own resourceful nature and power through curiosity and an attitude of play to live life as a work of art and adventurous game. It has bits and pieces of my journey weaved throughout with inspiration and activities for you to design a life you love. Like a sad puppy waiting to be loved, the inner child longs for more expression, and so this was a gift of creation to her previously denied by the inner perfectionist not willing to take the risk of “failure,” which, of course, is an illusion. To move past this insidious pattern, I granted myself the space and permission to do less of what I thought I ‘should’ do and more of what I wanted, thus changing my life for the better. I am no longer the person who sat down to write her first book; a book about the freedom to be fully expressed. May it inspire the same transformation for you.

Download or read book Understanding Kids Play and Interactive Design written by Mark Schlichting and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-09-12 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a way of sharing insights empirically gathered, over decades of interactive media development, by the author and other children’s designers. Included is as much emerging theory as possible in order to provide background for practical and technical aspects of design while still keeping the information accessible. The author's intent for this book is not to create an academic treatise but to furnish an insightful and practical manual for the next generation of children’s interactive media and game designers. Key Features Provides practical detailing of how children's developmental needs and capabilities translate to specific design elements of a piece of media Serves as an invaluable reference for anyone who is designing interactive games for children (or adults) Detailed discussions of how children learn and how they play Provides lots of examples and design tips on how to design content that will be appealing and effective for various age ranges Accessible approach, based on years of successful creative business experience, covers basics across the gamut from developmental needs and learning theories to formats, colors, and sounds

Download or read book Stone Fruit written by Lee Lai and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bron and Ray are a queer couple who enjoy their role as the fun weirdo aunties to Ray’s niece, six-year-old Nessie. Their playdates are little oases of wildness, joy, and ease in all three of their lives, which ping-pong between familial tensions and deep-seeded personal stumbling blocks. As their emotional intimacy erodes, Ray and Bron isolate from each other and attempt to repair their broken family ties ― Ray with her overworked, resentful single-mother sister and Bron with her religious teenage sister who doesn’t fully grasp the complexities of gender identity. Taking a leap of faith, each opens up and learns they have more in common with their siblings than they ever knew. At turns joyful and heartbreaking, Stone Fruit reveals through intimately naturalistic dialog and blue-hued watercolor how painful it can be to truly become vulnerable to your loved ones ― and how fulfilling it is to be finally understood for who you are. Lee Lai is one of the most exciting new voices to break into the comics medium and she has created one of the truly sophisticated graphic novel debuts in recent memory.

Download or read book Our Virtual World The Transformation of Work Play and Life via Technology written by Chidambaram, Laku and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2000-07-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's new technologies are dramatically changing the way we work, play and live. Our Virtual World: The Transformation of Work, Play and Life via Technology investigates the ubiquity of the virtual environment and our evolving interactions in this changed context.

Download or read book All for Love written by Matt Kahn and published by Sounds True. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awaken your inner healer, transform conflict, and embrace our ever-changing world with confidence and compassion. Love thy neighbor. Lovingkindness. The love of the universe. From traditional religions to new spirituality, love is the foundation on which all practice rests. We all embrace the idea of love ... and then we get on social media. Or read the news. Or visit family. Whether divided by race, gender, sexual orientation, identity preference, or opinion, the incredible moral and social chasms in our world have become a source of pain and confusion for so many people. We know that love and unity are beautiful ideals, but the question remains: How do we get there? In what may be his boldest and bravest book yet, bestselling author Matt Kahn invites us to see our differences as golden opportunities to explore the depth of our interconnectedness. Offering wise insights and tangible tools, Matt teaches us how to remain aligned with our highest truths and values while we hold space for the experiences of others. Throughout the book, Matt shares ten essential principles—mercy, worthiness, bravery, and more—that help us access the highest and most loving qualities within ourselves and those around us. Each chapter contains personal stories and real-world applications, guiding us to reach into our own hearts and give one another the respect, validation, and encouragement needed to make it through the evolutionary shifts before us—shifts into greater unity and greater love.

Download or read book Books and Travel written by Jennifer Laing and published by Channel View Publications. This book was released on 2012-07-20 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The books that we read, whether travel-focused or not, may influence the way in which we understand the process or experience of travel. This multidisciplinary work provides a critical analysis of the inspirational and transformational role that books play in travel imaginings. Does reading a book encourage us to think of travel as exotic, adventurous, transformative, dangerous or educative? Do different genres of books influence a reader's view of travel in multifarious ways? These questions are explored through a literary analysis of an eclectic selection of books spanning the period from the eighteenth century to the present day. Genres covered include historical fiction, children's books, westerns, science-fiction and crime fiction.

Download or read book Love Matters For Psychic Transformation written by Maja Reinau and published by Fisher King Press. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love Matters for Psychic Transformation is woven by a profound respect and love for the soul and the transformative powers of the Body Psyche. It is an exploration of the embodied psychic transformation in the specific context of the BodySoul Rhythms® work (BSR) developed by Ann Skinner, Mary Hamilton, and Marion Woodman. In describing the BSR work, interviewing six women about their experiences, and linking the BSR approach with the new neuroscience, developmental psychology, change in therapy, attachment theory, and relational trauma, Dr. Reinau brings to light all that the BSR approach has to offer. It is with relief and pleasure that I write this endorsement. Relief comes because someone with clarity, accuracy, and care has outlined the “consonants” of the work of BSR. Pleasure because the “vowels” of the work have been explored in an authentic voice from an open heart, with a keen intelligence, and from several well-studied points of view. Once again Maja Reinau has put on her diving costume, gone down, and this time surfaced with the pearl: Love Matters in Psychic Transformation. Thank you Maja. –Ann Skinner, co-creator of Body Soul Rhythms Love Matters For Psychic Transformation is a gift to the many women who have benefited from the BSR-work. Dr. Reinau is able to delve deeply into the methodology of BodySoul work without destroying the mystery. It is a treasure of information for those who seek this way of transformation in their lives. The interviews deepen the mystery as well as the understanding of the work. Dr. Reinau’s ability to link BodySoul experience to early developmental theories and to neuroscience provides the path to her conclusion that it is all about love. A conclusion with which I am sure Marion Woodman would agree. Everyone who seriously considers understanding BodySoul work should read Love Matters for Psychic Transformation. –Patricia C. Patrick, M.A., M.D., Child Adolescent and Adults Psychiatrist, The Marion Woodman BodySoul Rhythms Leadership Training Board Member, Marion Woodman Foundation, Teaching Member Sand Play Therapist Association

Download or read book The Chinese Cinema Book written by Song Hwee Lim and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised and updated new edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of cinema in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, as well as to disaporic and transnational Chinese film-making, from the beginnings of cinema to the present day. Chapters by leading international scholars are grouped in thematic sections addressing key historical periods, film movements, genres, stars and auteurs, and the industrial and technological contexts of cinema in Greater China.