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Danger: Diabolik
Danger: Diabolik (1968) was adapted from a comic that has been a social phenomenon in Italy for over fifty years, featuring a masked master criminal—part Fantômas, part James Bond—and his elegant companion Eva Kant. The film partially reinvents the character as a countercultural prankster, subverting public officials and the national economy, and places him in a luxurious and futuristic underground hideout and Eva in a series of unforgettable outfits. A commercial disappointment on its original release, Danger: Diabolik's reputation has grown along with that of its director, Mario Bava, the quintessential cult auteur, while the pop-art glamour of its costumes and sets have caught the imagination of such people as Roman Coppola and the Beastie Boys. This study examines its status as a comic-book movie, including its relation both to the original fumetto and to its sister-film, Barbarella. It traces its production and initial reception in Italy, France, the U.S., and the UK, and its cult afterlife as both a pop-art classic and campy "bad film" featured in the final episode of Mystery Science Theatre 3000.
Blood and Black Lace
Mario Bava’s Blood and Black Lace (1964) is commonly considered the archetypal giallo. This book examines its main narrative and stylistic aspects, including the groundbreaking prominence of violence and sadism and its use of color and lighting, as well as Bava’s irreverent approach to genre and handling of the audience’s expectations.
Serial Killers and Serial Spectators
Serial murder is a global entertainment industry where the serial killer emerges as one of the most significant cultural figures of our time. No longer an exclusively Anglo-American phenomenon, narratives of serial killing are widespread in India, China, Japan, and other cultures. This book asks why this is the case, and how serial violence has been aestheticized in different contexts. It raises important questions regarding the ethics of spectatorship, complicity, and resistance. Unique in its transnational reach, it covers both novels and visual media, both West and East, both perpetrators and witnesses.
La ragazza che sapeva troppo
Teniamo a precisare che la maggior parte dei testi inclusi nella presente opera provengono liberamente da Internet e sono reperibili su Wikipedia. Allora sorge spontanea la domanda: perché acquistarla? La risposta è semplice. Si tratta di un certosino lavoro di assemblamento, con una specifica ricerca di immagini (queste, ad esempio, su Wikipedia non le trovate) che completa l'opera in modo da renderla unica e non ripetibile nella sua struttura. In breve, un lavoro che, pur proveniente dal lavoro di altri, si trasforma in un unicum, assumendo una sua veste logica che è quella di descrivere il film La ragazza che sapeva troppo. Contenuto del libro: La ragazza che sapeva troppo (film 1963),...
Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1957-1969
The "Gothic" style was a key trend in Italian cinema of the 1950s and 1960s because of its peculiar, often strikingly original approach to the horror genre. These films portrayed Gothic staples in a stylish and idiosyncratic way, and took a daring approach to the supernatural and to eroticism, with the presence of menacing yet seductive female witches, vampires and ghosts. Thanks to such filmmakers as Mario Bava (Black Sunday), Riccardo Freda (The Horrible Dr. Hichcock), and Antonio Margheriti (Castle of Blood), as well the iconic presence of actress Barbara Steele, Italian Gothic horror went overseas and reached cult status. The book examines the Italian Gothic horror of the period, with an abundance of previously unpublished production information drawn from official papers and original scripts. Entries include a complete cast and crew list, home video releases, plot summary and the author's analysis. Excerpts from interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors are included. The foreword is by film director and scriptwriter Ernesto Gastaldi.
James Bond and the Sixties Spy Craze
James Bond the the 60s Spy Craze will explore James Bond films and the number of movies and television shows of the 1960s inspired by Ian Fleming’s character. The book also delves into the production, casting, merchandise, and music that helped to make James Bond a household name and a cultural touchstone. The 1960s spy craze lasted seven years, ostensibly from 1962–1969—peaking in 1966–1967. However, in that time many secret agent films flooded theaters and drive-ins and television shows filled station line-ups in the United States throughout the 1960s. All of which were directly inspired by the first James Bond adventure to hit the big screen, Dr. No (1962). This is the story, from...
Guide Vert Italie du Sud
Laissez-vous guider par nos auteurs ! Au cours de leurs innombrables tournées, ils ont déniché pour vous des lieux inoubliables ou insolites : Les incontournables (classés 1, 2 ou 3 étoiles) : Rome***, Pompéi et Herculanum***, Capri***... Les coups de coeur : Sentir l’âme de Naples dans le quartier populaire du Rione Sanità ; Se croire sur la grande barrière de corail en nageant avec un masque vers Capo Vaticano ; Se perdre dans une ville fantôme à Craco... Les bonnes adresses pour tous les budgets : se restaurer, prendre un verre, shopping, sortir, se loger Les meilleurs spots en famille (activités pour les 6-14 ans) : L’ascension du Vésuve et Pompéi ; Une journée baignad...
The Italian Cinema Book
THE ITALIAN CINEMA BOOK is an essential guide to the most important historical, aesthetic and cultural aspects of Italian cinema, from 1895 to the present day. With contributions from 39 leading international scholars, the book is structured around six chronologically organised sections: THE SILENT ERA (1895–22) THE BIRTH OF THE TALKIES AND THE FASCIST ERA (1922–45) POSTWAR CINEMATIC CULTURE (1945–59) THE GOLDEN AGE OF ITALIAN CINEMA (1960–80) AN AGE OF CRISIS, TRANSITION AND CONSOLIDATION (1981 TO THE PRESENT) NEW DIRECTIONS IN CRITICAL APPROACHES TO ITALIAN CINEMA Acutely aware of the contemporary 'rethinking' of Italian cinema history, Peter Bondanella has brought together a diverse range of essays which represent the cutting edge of Italian film theory and criticism. This provocative collection will provide the film student, scholar or enthusiast with a comprehensive understanding of the major developments in what might be called twentieth-century Italy's greatest and most original art form.
Black Sabbath e Ozzy Osbourne
Dai timidi inizi con l'improbabile nome di Polka Tulk Blues Band all'atteso ritorno, nel 2017, con l’album 13 e la memorabile serie di concerti d'addio del The End Tour: quattro ragazzi di Birmingham hanno forgiato un nuovo suono, l'heavy metal, e un nuovo immaginario ossessionato dall'occulto, dal senso del peccato, da sinistre premonizioni di disastri climatici e maledizioni cosmiche, ispirando innumerevoli band, suoni e generi nei decenni a venire. I Black Sabbath hanno fatta moltissima strada da quel venerdì 13 febbraio 1970, giorno in cui pubblicarono l'eponimo album. Quella copertina inquietante, gli echi di un temporale, i rintocchi di una campana e poche, lente, inesorabili note d...
