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Daniel M. Kimmel
Biography of Daniel M. Kimmel, currently Editor at The Jewish Advocate, previously Film Critic at NorthShoreMovies.net and Film Critic at NorthShoreMovies.net.
The Fourth Network
A fast-paced, behind-the-scenes account of how programming innovations, innovative business models, and larger-than-life risk-takers revolutionized the television industry. The story of the rise of FOX is the story of contemporary American television. A deeply researched and fast moving history. —Leo Bogart
Jar Jar Binks Must Die
As the title "Jar Jar Binks Must Die" indicates, Daniel M. Kimmel is not only a film critic with strong opinions, he's also a fan. In this collection of essays, he covers movies from "Metropolis" (1927), answering the absurd claim that the restoration of this silent classic negated its status as a science fiction film, to how "Star Trek," "Avatar," "Moon," and "District 9" may have made 2009 a "miracle year" for the genre. Along the way he looks at neglected works like "Things to Come" (1936), explains why remakes aren't always bad, and how seeing "E.T." in an empty screening room changed his mind about Steven Spielberg. Whether to rediscover old favorites or add new titles to your Netflix q...
Shh! It's a Secret
2014 COMPTON CROOK AWARD FINALIST. The Brogardi appeared out of nowhere, and -- telegraphing their peaceful intentions -- they landed in the middle of nowhere: New York State's Catskills Mountains resorts. It was an alien invasion, of the most peaceful, friendly kind. But there had to be something sinister behind it all, right? Movie executive Jake Berman lives fiction for a living, promoting movies to the masses. He's happy, and only moderately harried. But his peaceful existence is thrown into overdrive when one of the aliens sets his sights beyond the decaying resorts of the east -- when he decides it's time to invade Hollywood Daniel M. Kimmel is a film critic and professor of film. His ...
No Good Asking
A profoundly moving exploration of our capacity to heal one another. Ellie and Eric Nyland have moved their two sons back to Eric’s childhood farmhouse, hoping for a fresh start. But there’s no denying it, their family is falling apart, each one of them isolated by private sorrows, stresses, and missed signals. With every passing day, Ellie’s hopes are buried deeper in the harsh winter snows. When Eric finds Hannah Finch, the girl across the road, wandering alone in the bitter cold, his rusty police instincts kick in, and he soon discovers there are bad things happening in the girl’s house. With nowhere else to send her, the Nylands reluctantly agree to let Hannah stay with them until she can find a new home after the Christmas holidays. But Hannah proves to be more balm than burden, and the Nylands discover that the only thing harder than taking Hannah in may be letting her go.
I'll Have what She's Having
"In I'll Have What She's Having, Daniel M. Kimmel helps us understand the genius factor in the creative teams - film producers, writers, directors, actors - who bring romantic comedy to the silver screen year after year and keep this popular film genre front and center in our collective experience of favorite movies. His book is like watching a truly funny movie with a knowledgeable friend." "Mr. Kimmel uncovers the stories behind fifteen films that have become part of our common ideas about romance. Looking at them across the decades, it becomes obvious that while they share plots, characters, and attitudes, they just as clearly reflect great differences because of the times and sensibilities that gave birth to them. They help us see how we have changed over time."--BOOK JACKET.
The Serious Goose
Meet a very Serious Goose in late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's first fun and funny picture book! There is nothing silly about this goose. You CANNOT make her laugh, so DON'T EVEN TRY! Written, illustrated, and lettered by Jimmy Kimmel, this picture book challenges young readers to bring the silly out of a very Serious Goose. Inspired by Jimmy's nickname for his kids, The Serious Goose reminds us to be silly in a serious way. Put your little comedians in front of a mylar mirror and challenge them to make this no-nonsense goose smile. This delightful read-aloud is guaranteed to create gaggles of giggles time and time again! Kimmel’s proceeds from sales of THE SERIOUS GOOSE will be donated to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and children’s hospitals around the country.
24 Frames Into the Future
"24 Frames into the Future: Scalzi on Science Fiction Film is the 2012 Boskone Book by Guest of Honor John Scalzi. John Scalzi's first job was not actually writing a science fiction novel; rather, he was a film critic for the Fresno Bee. Only years later did he write Old Man's War, his critically acclaimed first novel. In this book, collecting many of his essays on Science Fiction films, you can read Scalzi's thoughts on movies, how they're produced, and how storytelling differs between movie and print. You'll get to read his prognostications about the Oscars and Hugos, and what he felt about how the awards actually turned out not to mention why "show business" is not "show art". Scalzi also has a lot to say about that rarified universe outside SF, and he also puts into perspective the way it has both taken from SF's culture and fashioned it"--Publisher.
Banned in Boston
Ben Porter is an MBA student unsure what his future holds. Franklin Abbott is a Boston Brahman, wanting to use his "old money" to do some good for the city he loves. Margaret O'Leary is a widowed Irish matron from South Boston who is indignant about most everything except her numerous friends and relations. This unlikely trio heads up Decency and Morality Now! (which has the unfortunate acronym of D.A.M.N!) This antipornography organization has seen its funding dwindle with the advent of the VCR, as well as the city's indifference to the issue. They come up with a way to "fight fire with fire" in order to increase their revenue stream. It's foolproof - unless they get caught, that is. Revisit Boston in the 1980s, a time of relative innocence, in this "slightly naughty-but-nice" fable, in which "things are not always what they seem." You never know what might get "Banned in Boston."
Alternative Truths
"A look at post-election America that is, or will be, or could be" --Editors' foreword.
