Research has established that men are unlikely to report being victimised by sexual assault, often out of feelings of embarrassment, shame, fear, and emasculation.
Haunted Histories and Troubled Pasts speaks to how a transnational array of recent screen entertainments participate, through horror, in public discourses of history, the social and creative work of reshaping popular understanding of our world through the lens of the past.
A “meticulous history” of the classic suspense film based on exclusive interviews with the director, writers, cast, and crew (The New York Times Book Review).
Understanding the iconoclastic work of a lifelong cinematic pioneer Manoel de Oliveira's eighty-five year career made him a filmmaking icon and a cultural giant in his native Portugal.
The author's starting point is the interweaving of forgiveness and resentment in the works of Jewish writers after the Holocaust, most especially Hannah Arendt and Jean Amery, to make sense of the catastrophe and to point to a way forward for both victims and perpetrators.
American silent film actress Mabel Normand (1892-1930) appeared in a string of popular movies opposite stars like Charlie Chaplin and Fatty Arbuckle before dying of tuberculosis at 37.
Responding to a question of immense interdisciplinary interest, this book investigates the construction of value in the curation of film festivals and production of cultural events undertaken by nonprofit arts organizations around the world.
This richly detailed examination of two forms of American entertainment focuses on the various ways that radio stations and air personalities have been depicted in motion pictures, from 1926's The Radio Detective to more recent films like 2022's Halloween Ends.
In this second edition, author Scott Kirkpatrick draws from over a decade of personal experience in the distribution arena to provide a clear and up-to-date overview of the entire film, television, and new media distribution business.
In this second edition, author Scott Kirkpatrick draws from over a decade of personal experience in the distribution arena to provide a clear and up-to-date overview of the entire film, television, and new media distribution business.
American silent film actress Mabel Normand (1892-1930) appeared in a string of popular movies opposite stars like Charlie Chaplin and Fatty Arbuckle before dying of tuberculosis at 37.
:10 Seconds to Air (A Life in the Directors Chair) is a captivating look behind the curtain at the creation of some of televisions most celebrated live events.
As featured in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, MovieMaker, SYFY, Fangoria, Yahoo's "e;It List"e;, SFX, Mental Floss, Total Film, Mashable and more!
Seit Menschen über sich und die Bedingungen ihrer Existenz nachdenken und diesem oft leidvollen Prozess auf schöpferische Weise Ausdruck geben – sei es philosophisch, literarisch, bildhaft, musikalisch oder auf der Bühne eines Theaters –, waren ihre künstlerischen Werke immer zugleich Spiegel ihrer seelischen Prozesse und Zeugnisse der Sehnsucht, auf diese Weise eine wahrhaftige, emotional berührende und Nähe ermöglichende Verbundenheit unter den Menschen zu schaffen.
Responding to a question of immense interdisciplinary interest, this book investigates the construction of value in the curation of film festivals and production of cultural events undertaken by nonprofit arts organizations around the world.
The early years of the twenty-first century have been an exciting transitional period in Russian cinema, as the industry recovered from the crises of the late 1990s and again stepped onto the global stage.
Be transported to the breathtaking locations of Avatar and Avatar The Way of Water with more than 50 delicious recipes inspired by the lush worlds of Pandora.
This book presents research-based investigations of the communicative aspects of Barack Obama's presidency, with a focus on ethnicity, gender, and culture as they interact with communication.
A leading figure in the debate over the literary canon, Jane Tompkins was one of the first to point to the ongoing relevance of popular women's fiction in the 19th century, long overlooked or scorned by literary critics.
Combining essays and interviews with nonfiction filmmakers, this collection explores the business side of nonfiction media creation for film and television.
Combining essays and interviews with nonfiction filmmakers, this collection explores the business side of nonfiction media creation for film and television.
A comprehensive resource, this book reviews current and historical examples of violence in film, television, radio, music, music videos, video games, and novels.
Dystopian States of America is a crucial resource that studies the impact of dystopian works on American society-including ways in which they reflect our deep and persistent fears about environmental calamities, authoritarian governments, invasive technologies, and human weakness.
A fascinating read for anyone from general readers to hardcore fans and scholars, this encyclopedia covers virtually every aspect of the zombie as cultural phenomenon, including film, literature, folklore, music, video games, and events.
From one of the greatest living writers on film, a magisterial look at a century of battle depicted on screen, and a meditation on the twisted relationship between war and the movies.
