Download or read book Introduction to Jake Gyllenhaal written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor and producer best known for his starring roles in films like "Brokeback Mountain", "Nightcrawler", and "Donnie Darko". Born on December 19, 1980 in Los Angeles, California, Gyllenhaal comes from a family of filmmakers and artists. His mother, Naomi Foner, is a screenwriter and his father, Stephen Gyllenhaal, is a director. His older sister, Maggie Gyllenhaal, is also an actress. Gyllenhaal made his film debut in 1991 in the comedy-drama "City Slickers". He followed this up with small roles in films like "A Dangerous Woman" and "Josh and S.A.M." throughout the 1990s. His breakthrough came in 2001 with his role in the cult classic "Donnie Darko", which led to more high-profile roles in films like "The Day After Tomorrow" and "Jarhead". Gyllenhaal has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe nomination, and an Academy Award nomination for his work in "Brokeback Mountain". He continues to be a respected actor in Hollywood, known for his sensitivity, versatility, and willingness to take on challenging roles. In this book we discuss topics such as: Introduction to Jake Gyllenhaal: Early Life, Acting Career, 1. Early Roles, 2. Breakout Performance, 3. Notable Films, 4. Critical Acclaim and Awards, Personal Life, 1. Family Background, 2. Relationships, 3. Philanthropy and Activism, Future Projects, 1. Upcoming Films, 2. Production Works, Legacy and Impact, 1. Cultural Significance, 2. Influence in the Industry, 3. Image and Reputation and Conclusion. Quizzes are provided at the end of each section.
Download or read book The Donnie Darko Book written by Richard Kelly and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2003-10-31 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion volume to "one of the most original works of recent American Cinema"* Donnie Darko was the surprise cult hit of 2001. Appearing nationwide on critic's year-end top-ten lists, the quirky independent film's effortless blending of science fiction, horror, adolescent angst, and social satire defied description while simultaneously providing "an unexpectedly poignant catharsis for Sept. 11 blues" (Jan Stuart, Newsday). Its Möbius strip-like narrative about Donnie, a troubled teenager who can see into the future, continues to inspire fans to obsessive heights. The Donnie Darko Book includes the film's screenplay, an in-depth interview with writer-director Richard Kelly, facsimile pages from The Philosophy of Time Travel book that Donnie uses to go back in time, as well as photos and drawings from the film and the artwork it inspired.
Download or read book Introduction to The Whale 2022 film written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Whale is an upcoming film set to release on October 2022, that tells the story of a morbidly obese man named Charlie who is tired of his life and wants to reconnect with his estranged daughter. The protagonist is played by Brendan Fraser, who had to undergo a physical transformation to play the part convincingly. The film is adapted from a play with the same name by Samuel D. Hunter, who also wrote the screenplay. The movie is directed by Darren Aronofsky, known for his critically acclaimed works such as Requiem for a Dream and Black Swan. He has called The Whale an "emotional and complex" story that resonates with him as a father himself. With the film's focus on themes like body positivity, mental health awareness, and the value of human relationships, it aims to deliver a poignant story that touches the audience's hearts. Alongside Brendan Fraser, the cast includes other talented actors like Hong Chau, Samara Weaving, and Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Download or read book Get Well Soon written by Julie Halpern and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anna Bloom is depressed -- so depressed that her parents have committed her to a mental hospital with a bunch of other messed-up teens. Here she meets a roommate with a secret (and a plastic baby), a doctor who focuses way too much on her weight, and a cute, shy boy who just might like her. But wait! Being trapped in a loony bin isn't supposed to be about making friends, losing weight, and having a crush, is it? Get Well Soon, Julie Halpern's fiction debut, finds humor in the unlikeliest of places, and presents a character whose voice -- and heart -- will resonate with all of us who have ever felt just a little bit crazy.
Download or read book Introduction to Taylor Swift written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taylor Swift is a multi award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress who was born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She developed an interest in music at an early age and started performing in various talent shows and events. Her parents supported her passion for music and enrolled her in vocal and acting classes. Taylor Swift's career took off in 2006 after she signed a contract with Big Machine Records and released her debut single "Tim McGraw". Since then, she has released seven studio albums, won numerous awards, and gained millions of fans worldwide. Apart from music, Taylor Swift has also pursued an acting career, making her big-screen debut in 2010 with the romantic comedy "Valentine's Day". She has also made guest appearances on popular TV shows such as "New Girl" and "Saturday Night Live". Taylor is well known for her philanthropic efforts and has donated millions of dollars to various charities, such as Hurricane Katrina relief, COVID-19 relief, and Nashville flood relief. Furthermore, she has been an advocate for numerous social causes, including LGBT rights, education, and female empowerment.
Download or read book Introduction to List of American films of 2023 written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The List of American Films of 2023 is a comprehensive catalogue of all the movies that are expected to be released in 2023. The list is compiled every year and serves as a guide for movie enthusiasts, industry stakeholders, and the general public. It includes information on the release dates, production details, cast and crew, and the genres of the films. The movie industry in America is one of the biggest and most influential in the world. Each year, hundreds of movies are produced and released to a large audience both domestically and internationally. The List of American Films of 2023 provides a platform for the fans and the industry players to be up-to-date with the new releases, and also gives a glimpse of what to expect in the movie industry for that year. This list is a valuable resource for movie buffs who want to keep track of upcoming films, and for investors and stakeholders who want to know what’s in the pipeline.
Download or read book Confessions of a Hollywood Matchmaker written by Gigi Blume and published by Sodasac Press. This book was released on 2018-10-24 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lights, camera, fall in love. Hollywood’s sweetheart Emma Woods is perfectly content without a boyfriend, thank you very much. But what’s a girl to do when she’s a romantic at heart? Play Cupid, of course! She’ll do whatever it takes to set her makeup artist up on a date with the studio’s gorgeous set designer. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. But when her swoony BFF Jaxson Knightly disapproves, her matchmaking scheme comes at a higher price than she’d bargained for. He may be the nicest man in showbiz, but he’s about to get downright icy if Emma can’t prove her antics won’t end in disaster. Again. How can she win other people’s happily-ever-after without losing the friendship of the one man that matters most? Confessions of a Hollywood Matchmaker is a contemporary Austen-Inspired romantic comedy Novella and a prequel to the Backstage Romance Book Series.
Download or read book Yes No written by Elisha Cooper and published by Roaring Brook Press. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Caldecott Honor author/illustrator Elisha Cooper comes Yes & No, a timeless tale of friendship, adjusting your perspective, and the joys (and trials) of siblinghood. Good morning, good morning. It's time to wake up! Join a cat and puppy pair through their day—the ups of being fed and romping through grass, and the downs of days that are too short and things that don't go as planned—as they realize that sometimes the very best thing that can happen is just being together.
Download or read book Brokeback Mountain written by Annie Proulx and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ennis del Mar and Jack Twist, two ranch hands, come together when they're working a sheepherder and camp tender one summer on a range above the tree line. At first, sharing an isolated tent, the attraction is casual, inevitable, but something deeper catches them that summer." "Both men work hard, marry, and have kids because that's what cowboys do. But over the course of many years and frequent separations this relationship becomes the most important thing in their lives, and they do anything they can to preserve it."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Don t Blow Yourself Up written by Homer Hickam and published by Post Hill Press. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homer Hickam’s memoir Rocket Boys and the movie adaptation October Sky have become one of the most popular stories in the world, inspiring millions to pursue a better life. But what happened to Homer after he was a West Virginia rocket boy? In his latest memoir, Homer recounts his life in college where he built the world's biggest, baddest game cannon, fought through some of the worst battles in Vietnam, became a scuba instructor, discovered sunken U-boats, wrote the definitive account of a World War II naval battle, befriended Tom Clancy, made a desperate attempt to save the passengers of a sunken river boat, trained the first Japanese astronauts, taught David Letterman to scuba dive, helped to fix the Hubble Space Telescope, wrote his number one bestselling Rocket Boys, and was on set during the making of October Sky. Although told with humor and wit, Hickam does not shy away from the pain and hardship endured and the mistakes he made during the tumultuous decades since his life in the town he made famous—Coalwood, West Virginia.
Download or read book e Pedia Game of Thrones season 6 written by Wikipedia Contributors and published by e-Pedia. This book was released on 2017-02-22 with total page 3682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The sixth season of the fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones premiered on HBO on April 24, 2016, and concluded on June 26, 2016. It consists of ten episodes, each of approximately 50–60 minutes, largely of original content not found in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. Some material is adapted from the upcoming sixth novel The Winds of Winter and the fourth and fifth novels, A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons. The series was adapted for television by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. HBO ordered the season on April 8, 2014, together with the fifth season, which began filming in July 2015 primarily in Northern Ireland, Spain, Croatia, Iceland and Canada. Each episode cost over $10 million. This book has been derived from Wikipedia: it contains the entire text of the title Wikipedia article + the entire text of all the 593 related (linked) Wikipedia articles to the title article. This book does not contain illustrations. e-Pedia (an imprint of e-artnow) charges for the convenience service of formatting these e-books for your eReader. We donate a part of our net income after taxes to the Wikimedia Foundation from the sales of all books based on Wikipedia content.
Download or read book Taylor Swift Biography What Does It Take To Be Like Taylor Swift And Her Stratospheric Rise to Fame written by Chris Dicker and published by Chris Dicker. This book was released on with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you like to learn more about Taylor Swift? How she was able to stratospherically rise to fame? Some time ago, unknown and insecure 16-year-old teen released self-titled amateurish debut album and a decade later the same person has reached record-breaking, chart-topping heights. This unknown girls was Taylor Swift, becoming 10-time Grammy winner, establishing herself as a musician who can delight, surprise and inspire people around the world in a very unique way. This biography of Taylor Swift is packed with details about what motivates, drives and inspires her to become the ultimate pop superstar by taking the hearts of a lot of fans around the world. As a musician, Taylor Swift relates to her audience through the songs that proactively express toxic relationships, overcoming challenges and reaching wildest dreams. Also you'll discover the truth behind Taylor's relationships with Harry Styles, Jake Gyllenhaal, Conor Kennedy and many other intimate partners in her life up to date. Taylor Swift went through a lot of challenges in life, some of which I'll explore in detail in this biography. One of the most significant things about her is that Swift always promoted the idea of being independent and empowered women. In fact, somehow in her songs she communicated that to her audience. So I would say she's a strong advocate for equal rights for women and independence. This biography is a tribute to Taylor Swift, but she was not involved in its creation. If you want to learn the astonishing things about her life and her rise to fame, grab your copy now!
Download or read book Introduction to List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on 2019 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Devil All the Time written by Donald Ray Pollock and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now a Netflix film starring Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson A dark and riveting vision of 1960s America that delivers literary excitement in the highest degree. In The Devil All the Time, Donald Ray Pollock has written a novel that marries the twisted intensity of Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers with the religious and Gothic overtones of Flannery O’Connor at her most haunting. Set in rural southern Ohio and West Virginia, The Devil All the Time follows a cast of compelling and bizarre characters from the end of World War II to the 1960s. There’s Willard Russell, tormented veteran of the carnage in the South Pacific, who can’t save his beautiful wife, Charlotte, from an agonizing death by cancer no matter how much sacrificial blood he pours on his “prayer log.” There’s Carl and Sandy Henderson, a husband-and-wife team of serial killers, who troll America’s highways searching for suitable models to photograph and exterminate. There’s the spider-handling preacher Roy and his crippled virtuoso-guitar-playing sidekick, Theodore, running from the law. And caught in the middle of all this is Arvin Eugene Russell, Willard and Charlotte’s orphaned son, who grows up to be a good but also violent man in his own right. Donald Ray Pollock braids his plotlines into a taut narrative that will leave readers astonished and deeply moved. With his first novel, he proves himself a master storyteller in the grittiest and most uncompromising American grain.
Download or read book The Double written by José Saramago and published by HMH. This book was released on 2005-10-03 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “wonderfully twisted meditation on identity and individuality” from a Nobel Prize–winning author who pushes fiction to its very limits (The Boston Globe). As this novel by the author of Blindness and All the Names begins, Tertuliano Máximo Afonso is a divorced, depressed history teacher. To lift his spirits, a colleague suggests he rent a certain video. Tertuliano watches the film, unimpressed. But during the night, when he is awakened by noise, he finds the VCR replaying the video and watches in astonishment as a man who looks exactly like him—or, more specifically, exactly like he did five years earlier, mustachioed and fuller in the face—appears on the screen. Against his own better judgment, Tertuliano decides to pursue his double. As he roots out the man’s identity, what begins as a whimsical chase becomes a probing investigation into what makes us human. Can we be reduced to our outward appearance, rather than the sum of our experiences? The inspiration for the film Enemy starring Jake Gyllenhaal and directed by Denis Villeneuve, The Double is a timeless novel from a writer John Updike described in The New Yorker as “like Faulkner, so confident of his resources and ultimate destination that he can bring any impossibility to life by hurling words at it.” “It’s tempting to think of [The Double] as his masterpiece.” —The New York Times Translated from the Portuguese by Margaret Jull Costa
Download or read book Screening the Crisis written by Hilaria Loyo and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-07-14 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The financial collapse of 2008 extended and deepened a prolonged, multilayered crisis that has transformed, often in unexpected ways, how we think about all aspects of social life. Amid these turbulent times, film studies scholars have begun to ask new questions and create fresh strategies in order to integrate intellectual and political work in ways that directly address our current predicament. This timely volume reconsiders the relationships between cinema and society at a time when neoliberal policies threaten not only civic culture but also nearly every aspect of human life. Screening the Crisis brings together established authors as well as brilliant young scholars in the field of film studies to explore the ways in which new tendencies in US cinema enhance awareness of the complexity of the problems facing contemporary society. The issues addressed include economic inequality, shifts in gender roles, racial conflicts, immigration, surveillance practices, the environmental crisis, the politics of housing, and the fragility of nationhood. These questions are explored through in-depth studies and contextualized analyses of a wide variety of recent films, genres, and filmmakers. With its ample range of topics and perspectives, this collection provides an essential reference work for those who want to research how US cinema has responded to the manifold interconnected crises that characterize our current times.
Download or read book Starla Jean written by Elana K. Arnold and published by Roaring Brook Press. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Printz Honor winner and National Book Award Finalist Elana K. Arnold makes her chapter book debut with this charming story of a girl and her chicken, irresistibly illustrated by A. N. Kang. Introducing Starla Jean! She's full of moxie, clever as a fox, and obsessed with catching a chicken she finds at the park. When Starla first sees the scrawny bird wandering around, she just knows they're destined for one another. Her dad says, "If you can catch it, you can keep it," and Starla Jean is not one to back down from a challenge.
