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Mike Nichols
With iconic movies like Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Graduate, and Carnal Knowledge, Mike Nichols was the most prominent American director during the cultural upheavals of the 1960s. Mike Nichols: Sex, Language, and the Reinvention of Psychological Realism argues that he overhauled the style of psychological realism, and, in doing so, continues to shape the legacies of Hollywood cinema. It also reveals that misreadings of his films were central to foundational debates at the emergence of Cinema Studies as a discipline, inviting new reflections on critical dogma. Focusing on Nichols' classic movies, as well as later films such as Silkwood, The Birdcage, and Angels in America, Kyle Stevens demonstrates that Nichols' realism lies not in the plausibility of his characters but in their inherent mystery. By attending to the puzzling words and silences, breaths and laughter, that comprise these characters, Stevens uncovers new insights into the subversive potential of a range of cinematic elements, and reveals how Nichols' satirical oeuvre, and Hollywood itself, participated in several of the nation's most urgent social, political, and philosophical advances.
The Oxford Handbook of Film Theory
Despite changes in the media landscape, film remains a vital force in contemporary culture, as do our ideas of what "a movie" or "the cinematic" are. Indeed, we might say that the category of film now only exists in theory. Whereas film-theoretical discussion at the turn of the 21st century was preoccupied, understandably, by digital technology's permeation of virtually all aspects of the film object, this volume moves the conversation away from a focus on film's materiality towards timely questions concerning the ethics, politics, and even aesthetics of thinking about the medium of cinema. To put it another way, this collection narrows in on the subject of film, not with a nostalgic sensibility, but with the recognition that what constitutes a film is historically contingent, in dialogue with the vicissitudes of entertainment, art, and empire. The volume is divided into six sections: Meta-Theory; Film Theory's Project of Emancipation; Apparatus and Perception; Audiovisuality; How Close is Close Reading?; and The Turn to Experience.
Close-Up
This two-volume set presents detailed interpretations of singular performances by several of the most compelling actors in cinema history, asking in many different and complementary ways what makes performance meaningful, how it reflects a director's style, as well as how it contributes to the development of national cinemas and cultures. Whether noting the precise ways actors shape film narrative, achieve emotional effect, or move toward political subversion, the essays in these books innovate new approaches to studying screen performance as an art form and cultural force. This second volume focuses on international cinema, and includes case studies of key performances from actors like Ingr...
Private Fantasies
BLAZE Red-hot reads from Temptation! His fantasy Kyle Stevens wanted Jade—in his life and in his bed. But even though the sexual energy between them was almost out of control, something was holding Jade back. Then at a yard sale Kyle came across her journal of private fantasies. And he decided to make every one of them come true. Her fantasy Jade Stephens didn't trust men—any men. But gorgeous bad boy Kyle Stevens was definitely tempting her to reconsider. He anticipated her every need, every desire, every fantasy, before she did. He seemed like the perfect man—until Jade realized he was using her own personal instruction manual for his seduction….
One Step Ahead
Jay Vincent has worked his way up from traffic cop to homicide detective on the NYPD. He's been breaking in a new, younger partner, Marty Walsh, for over a year. They work the second shift together on cases Jay could close in his sleep, until he finds himself plunged into the middle of the toughest one in his career. Stopping a serial killer that has the entire city on edge wondering who the next victim will be. Jay is thrust into the spotlight when the killer selects him as his favorite link to the police department. Jay straddles a thin line between investigator and suspect as the department uncovers evidence linking him to each murder. All eyes are on Jay as he tries to untangle the cryptic clues left by the killer. The killer wants Jay to be the one that finds him. Not so he can be stopped, but so he can make the detective his final victim. Every clue brings Jay closer to ending the case or his own life.
Close-up
What actors do on-screen is a fascination for audiences all over the world. Indeed, the cultural visibility of movie stars is so pronounced that stardom has often been regarded as intrinsic to the medium's specificity. Yet not all great cinematic performances are star turns, and so, whatreally makes a cinematic performance good, interesting, or important has been a neglected topic in film criticism. This two-volume set presents detailed interpretations of singular performances by several of the most compelling actors in cinema history, asking in many different and complementaryways what makes performance meaningful, how it reflects a director's style, as well as how it contributes to the dev...
The Shroud
To divert attention from from its priesthood pedophilia scandals, the Vatican allows Doctor Marcus Leon to extract DNA from blood trapped in the Shroud of Turin. Dr. Leon announces his plan to clone th image upon the shroud.
Hope from Daffodils
A 2019 IAN Book of the Year Award-winning romance novel of loss, friendship, intrigue, trust, love, and justice. Still reeling from her husband’s unexpected death, Sophie Anderson throws herself into her bridal bouquet business. With her best friend as her partner and emotional support, she’s well on her way to turning Proposals into the most sought-after wedding venue on the New England coast. When Sophie encounters Brady Owens, a burnt-out attorney from New York, Sophie enlists his help with her expansion project. As their romance blossoms, Brady discovers they’re bonded by a painful past of deception. With the truth coming to the surface, Sophie’s vulnerability increases. Determined to protect Sophie’s heart, Brady begins a personal fight for justice. But, is Sophie’s hope for the future already withered and wilted?
Close-Up
This two-volume set presents detailed interpretations of singular performances by several of the most compelling actors in cinema history. This volume focuses on American cinema, including case studies of key performances from actors like Bette Davis, Irene Dunne, Whoopi Goldberg, Cary Grant, Oscar Isaac, Jack Nicholson and Al Pacino.
HAIRcyclopedia Vol. 1 - The Legends
HAIRcyclopedia Vol. 1 - The Legends in the first book from Taylor T. Carlson, the Las Vegas Valley's biggest fan of hard rock and heavy metal. The book features profiles for 60 of the hottest bands of the 80s and beyond, from popular bands like Motley Crue, Poison, and Guns N Roses, right down to more obscure ones like Bang Tango, Tora Tora, and Honeymoon Suite. Each band has a band member list, discography, recommendations, and a band biography. Information has been pulled from the author's extensive personal notes, and interviews with band members and fellow fans and experts. The book is printed in black and white and the emphasis is more on information - this is an encyclopedia, not a coffee table book. However, the book features extensive photographs from David Plastik, a legendary photographer of the era, as well as other contributors. The newest edition of the book features some minor revisions and some photos have been added/changed.
