As Alan Rosenthal states in the preface to this new edition of his acclaimed resource for filmmakers, Writing, Directing, and Producing Documentary Films and Videos is “a book about storytelling—how to tell great and moving stories ...

Dance marathons were a phenomenally popular fad during the manic 1920s and depressive 1930s.

Provides a variety of monologues, scenes, and audition pieces along with tips on interpreting a scene and character portrayal.

In many of the more familiar works from the nineteenth century, the composer frequently juxtaposes a dazzling soloist against a more conservative orchestral voice, but this has not always been the case.

"Perret covers all aspects of comedy writing in his uniquely knowledgeable and anecdotal fashion."--Provided by publisher.

James Goodwin treats issues of revolutionary history and historical representation as central to an understanding of Eisentein's work, which explores two movements within Soviet history and consciousness: the Bolshevik Revolution and the ...

Cura e traduzione di Luigi Squarzina Edizione integrale con testo francese a fronte Questa commedia, concepita nel 1668, è indubbiamente fra le più famose di Molière. «L’Avaro, in cui il vizio distrugge ogni pietà che unisce il padre ...

In this book he explains in layman's terms the principles of film editing, using examples and anecdotes from almost five decades in the film industry.

As well as exploring artistic achievements and ideological debates, Yingjin Zhang examines how - despite the pressures placed on the industry from state control and rigid censorship - Chinese national cinema remains incapable of projecting ...

Looks at the history of pornographic films, discusses what they reveal about attitudes towards sexuality, and considers the censorship issue

Chuck Tryon offers a compelling introduction to a world in which movies have become digital files.

Liquid Metal is the first extended collection of previously published essays on science fiction film and television.

En este libro, Jaime Peñafiel, una de las personas que mejor conoce a Isabel y que la ha seguido desde que llegó a España, nos retrata esa vida intensa, con sus luces y sus sombras, de la que es, sin duda, todo un icono de belleza, moda ...

Reflecting the author's expertise in gender and social diversity, the text includes an unparalleled focus on diversity. The new edition also features increased coverage of social media and an expanded emphasis on ethical choices.

This book develops a theory of the nature of the cinematic medium, of the psychology of film viewing, and of film narrative.

Bridging the fields of computer-mediated communication and audience studies, the book shows how verbal and non verbal communicative practices create collaborative interpretations and criticism, group humor, interpersonal relationships, ...

Solve common problems in choreography, design and shape movements into a dance, and organize a concert.

The first comprehensive study of this enduring but ever-changing Hollywood genre and its legacy to world cinema beyond the United States.

Written with clarity and humor, this book teaches the craft of writing short screenplays by guiding the student through carefully focused writing exercises of increasing length and complexity.

In this book, the author uses such key colonial-era films as L'Atlantide and Péṕe le Moko to document how the French cinema reflected the changing policies and values of French colonialism in the inter-war period.