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In the Blink of an Eye

A Perspective on Film Editing, 2nd Edition

by Walter Murch, FOREWORD: Francis Ford Coppola ...

Narrated by Chris Brinkley ...

Unabridged

3 hours 48 min

In the Blink of an Eye is celebrated film editor Walter Murch's vivid, multifaceted, thought -- provoking essay on film editing. Starting with what might be the most basic editing question -- Why do cuts work? -- Murch treats the reader to a wonderful ride through the aesthetics and practical concerns of cutting film. Along the way, he offers his unique insights on such subjects as continuity and ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

In the Blink of an Eye is celebrated film editor Walter Murch's vivid, multifaceted, thought -- provoking essay on film editing. Starting with what might be the most basic editing question -- Why do cuts work? -- Murch treats the reader to a wonderful ride through the aesthetics and practical concerns of cutting film. Along the way, he offers his unique insights on such subjects as continuity and
... Read more
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Sidney Poitier

The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward

by Sidney Poitier, Joanna Poitier ...

Narrated by Joanna Poitier, Oprah Winfrey, Rodney Gardiner, Sydney Tamiia Poitier Heartsong, Morgan Freeman ...

Unabridged

5 hours 10 min

The speeches of film legend Sidney Poitier—given at commencement addresses, awards shows, memorials, and more, on topics ranging from entertainment history to filmmaking, civil rights, and parenthood—come to vibrant life in this inspirational and stunningly packaged volume from the Poitier estate that sheds new light on the trailblazing artist's life and culture of the past century.Sidney Poitier ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

The speeches of film legend Sidney Poitier—given at commencement addresses, awards shows, memorials, and more, on topics ranging from entertainment history to filmmaking, civil rights, and parenthood—come to vibrant life in this inspirational and stunningly packaged volume from the Poitier estate that sheds new light on the trailblazing artist's life and culture of the past century.Sidney Poitier
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Hollywood Blackout

The battle for recognition in a white Hollywood

by Ben Arogundade ...

Narrated by Ben Arogundade ...

Unabridged

11 hours 30 min

On 29 February 1940, African American actor Hattie McDaniel became the first person of colour, and the first Black woman, to win an Academy Award. The moment marked the beginning of Hollywood's reluctant move toward diversity and inclusion.Since then, minorities and women have struggled to attain Academy Awards recognition within a system designed to discriminate against them. For the first time, ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

On 29 February 1940, African American actor Hattie McDaniel became the first person of colour, and the first Black woman, to win an Academy Award. The moment marked the beginning of Hollywood's reluctant move toward diversity and inclusion.Since then, minorities and women have struggled to attain Academy Awards recognition within a system designed to discriminate against them. For the first time,
... Read more
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Transitions

A Director’s Journey and Motivational Handbook

by Pete Chatmon ...

Narrated by Pete Chatmon ...

Unabridged

6 hours 12 min

Becoming a director is not just about making a film, webseries, commercial, or music video. The opportunity to direct for television is not a given because you’ve successfully completed a project in another medium. Turning your passion into your profession requires the ability to make transitions at the exact moment a pivot is needed, with creativity and confidence. This book helps directors ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Becoming a director is not just about making a film, webseries, commercial, or music video. The opportunity to direct for television is not a given because you’ve successfully completed a project in another medium. Turning your passion into your profession requires the ability to make transitions at the exact moment a pivot is needed, with creativity and confidence. This book helps directors
... Read more
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20th Century-Fox

Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio

by Scott Eyman ...

Narrated by Suehyla El-Attar ...

Unabridged

8 hours 57 min

From New York Times bestselling author Scott Eyman, this is the story one of the most influential studios in film history, from its glory days under the leadership of legendary movie mogul Darryl F. Zanuck up to its 2019 buyout by Disney.March 20, 2019 marked the end of an era -- Disney took ownership of the movie empire that was Fox. For almost a century before that historic date, Twentieth ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

From New York Times bestselling author Scott Eyman, this is the story one of the most influential studios in film history, from its glory days under the leadership of legendary movie mogul Darryl F. Zanuck up to its 2019 buyout by Disney.March 20, 2019 marked the end of an era -- Disney took ownership of the movie empire that was Fox. For almost a century before that historic date, Twentieth
... Read more
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With Great Power

How Spider-Man Conquered Hollywood during the Golden Age of Comic Book Blockbusters

by Sean O'Connell ...

Narrated by Matt Weisgerber ...

Unabridged

8 hours 29 min

If Hollywood had a superhero throne, Spider-Man would be perched upon it. As the most popular superhero in the world, the web-slinger plays a pivotal role in three of the six highest-grossing film franchises in history: the Marvel Cinematic Universe; the Avengers quadrilogy; and the Spider-Man movies themselves.Spidey has come a long way since Marvel guru Stan Lee first concocted him in 1962, but ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

If Hollywood had a superhero throne, Spider-Man would be perched upon it. As the most popular superhero in the world, the web-slinger plays a pivotal role in three of the six highest-grossing film franchises in history: the Marvel Cinematic Universe; the Avengers quadrilogy; and the Spider-Man movies themselves.Spidey has come a long way since Marvel guru Stan Lee first concocted him in 1962, but
... Read more
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Smart Pop Explains Harry Potter Books and Movies

Smart Answers to Questions That Pop Up

by The Editors of Smart Pop ...

Narrated by Poppy Royana ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Smart Pop Explains
Unabridged

5 hours 41 min

Who is Snape? What’s a horcrux? When did Sirius Black escape from Azkaban? Why was Hermione sorted into Gryffindor?It’s easy for new fans to get overwhelmed by the sprawling mythology and complexity of the Harry Potter movies and books. Unlike encyclopedias and guides that offer diehard fans trivia, details, and deep dives into every on-screen moment, this first-of-its-kind explainer is an easy, ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Who is Snape? What’s a horcrux? When did Sirius Black escape from Azkaban? Why was Hermione sorted into Gryffindor?It’s easy for new fans to get overwhelmed by the sprawling mythology and complexity of the Harry Potter movies and books. Unlike encyclopedias and guides that offer diehard fans trivia, details, and deep dives into every on-screen moment, this first-of-its-kind explainer is an easy,
... Read more
Audiobook

You Talkin' To Me?

How To Write Great Dialogue

by Linda Seger, John Rainey ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Unabridged

5 hours 17 min

Unlike the chitchat of everyday life, dialogue must express character, advance the story, suggest a theme, and include a few memorable lines that audiences will be quoting for decades to come. The best stories have dialogue that sparkles, but it’s easy for inexperienced writers to fall into common pitfalls like creating dialogue that’s wooden or too on the nose. Other writers end up with ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Unlike the chitchat of everyday life, dialogue must express character, advance the story, suggest a theme, and include a few memorable lines that audiences will be quoting for decades to come. The best stories have dialogue that sparkles, but it’s easy for inexperienced writers to fall into common pitfalls like creating dialogue that’s wooden or too on the nose. Other writers end up with
... Read more
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The Sound of Music

The Making of America's Favorite Movie

by Julia Antopol Hirsch ...

Narrated by Donna Postel ...

Unabridged

5 hours 58 min

The Sound of Music is a classic film cherished in the hearts of millions. It won five Oscars, including Best Picture, upon its release in 1965. This tribute to a Hollywood classic is sure to thrill everyone who's ever sung along to "My Favorite Things" at one of the many screenings that still take place today.Through interviews with the cast and crew, in-depth access to memorabilia and personal ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The Sound of Music is a classic film cherished in the hearts of millions. It won five Oscars, including Best Picture, upon its release in 1965. This tribute to a Hollywood classic is sure to thrill everyone who's ever sung along to "My Favorite Things" at one of the many screenings that still take place today.Through interviews with the cast and crew, in-depth access to memorabilia and personal
... Read more
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The De Palma Decade

Redefining Cinema with Doubles, Voyeurs, and Psychic Teens

by Laurent Bouzereau ...

Narrated by Dani Martineck ...

Unabridged

7 hours 47 min

Journey with award-winning filmmaker and author Laurent Bouzereau through acclaimed director Brian De Palma’s renowned—and controversial—horror and thriller films that redefined cinema in the 1970s and early 80s with new interviews and fresh takes.Among a crop of fresh filmmakers including Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, and Francis Ford Coppola revolutionizing Hollywood in the ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

Journey with award-winning filmmaker and author Laurent Bouzereau through acclaimed director Brian De Palma’s renowned—and controversial—horror and thriller films that redefined cinema in the 1970s and early 80s with new interviews and fresh takes.Among a crop of fresh filmmakers including Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, and Francis Ford Coppola revolutionizing Hollywood in the
... Read more
Audiobook

Youtube Channel: The Ultimate Guide to Grow Your YouTube Channel, Build an Audience and Make Money Online

by Martin V. Stockman ...

Narrated by Nick Dolle ...

Unabridged

33 min

Everything You Need To Know To Turn Your Channel Idea Into A Fully Functional YouTube ChannelToday only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.YouTube is exponentially growing as an amazing resource to market your content, promote your brand, and make extra income.THIS audiobook will GUIDE you with best practices helping you avoid common mistakes and misconceptions about marketing on ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Everything You Need To Know To Turn Your Channel Idea Into A Fully Functional YouTube ChannelToday only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.YouTube is exponentially growing as an amazing resource to market your content, promote your brand, and make extra income.THIS audiobook will GUIDE you with best practices helping you avoid common mistakes and misconceptions about marketing on
... Read more
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We Don't Need Roads

The Making of the Back to the Future Trilogy

by Caseen Gaines ...

Narrated by Ron Butler ...

Unabridged

8 hours 21 min

Long before Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled through time in a flying DeLorean, director Robert Zemeckis, and his friend and writing partner Bob Gale, worked tirelessly to break into the industry with a hit.For the first time ever, the story of how these two young filmmakers struck lightning is being told by those who witnessed it. We Don’t Need Roads includes original interviews with Zemeckis, ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Long before Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled through time in a flying DeLorean, director Robert Zemeckis, and his friend and writing partner Bob Gale, worked tirelessly to break into the industry with a hit.For the first time ever, the story of how these two young filmmakers struck lightning is being told by those who witnessed it. We Don’t Need Roads includes original interviews with Zemeckis,
... Read more
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Le cri de la mouette

by Emmanuelle Laborit ...

Narrated by Rachel Arditi ...

Unabridged

5 hours 52 min

Lisez, écoutez, écrivez ! Pocket et Nathan s'associent et proposent " Une œuvre, une voix ", une collection qui engage l'élève dans une lecture active et personnelle.Ce livre est un formidable appel à la vie et à l'amour d'Emmanuelle Laborit qui se bat pour faire reconnaître l'identité et les droits des trois millions de non-entendants français.Emmanuelle n'a jamais connu que le silence. Alors, ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

Lisez, écoutez, écrivez ! Pocket et Nathan s'associent et proposent " Une œuvre, une voix ", une collection qui engage l'élève dans une lecture active et personnelle.Ce livre est un formidable appel à la vie et à l'amour d'Emmanuelle Laborit qui se bat pour faire reconnaître l'identité et les droits des trois millions de non-entendants français.Emmanuelle n'a jamais connu que le silence. Alors,
... Read more
Audiobook

Video Production and Editing Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: The Video Editing and Digital Filmmaking

by L.M. Bradley, and Lucas Warehan ...

Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

Unabridged

26 min

Video Production and Editing Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: The Video Editing and Digital FilmmakingYou have probably encountered hundreds of videos online and you can easily determine which videos have great quality because they are the ones that grab your attention and make you watch until the end. Being able to create beautiful videos has many benefits, either for personal or professional use. An ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Video Production and Editing Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: The Video Editing and Digital FilmmakingYou have probably encountered hundreds of videos online and you can easily determine which videos have great quality because they are the ones that grab your attention and make you watch until the end. Being able to create beautiful videos has many benefits, either for personal or professional use. An
... Read more
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The Birds

by Camille Paglia ...

Narrated by Gabrielle Glaister ...

Series series BFI Film Classics
Unabridged

4 hours 10 min

Bloomsbury presents The Birds by Camille Paglia, read by Gabrielle Glaister.Drawing on Daphne du Maurier's short story and contemporary newspaper reports of bird attacks in California, Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds (1963) featured Tippi Hedren in her first starring role. Camille Paglia's compelling study considers the film's aesthetic, technical and mythical qualities, and analyses its depiction of ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Bloomsbury presents The Birds by Camille Paglia, read by Gabrielle Glaister.Drawing on Daphne du Maurier's short story and contemporary newspaper reports of bird attacks in California, Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds (1963) featured Tippi Hedren in her first starring role. Camille Paglia's compelling study considers the film's aesthetic, technical and mythical qualities, and analyses its depiction of
... Read more
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There and Back Again

The Unofficial Oral History of The Lord of the Rings Films

by Sam Moore ...

Unabridged

13 hours 30 min

The definitive, unofficial oral history of the making of the iconic and beloved Lord of the Rings film trilogy—featuring interviews with cast and crew, who give the inside story of the landmark series twenty-five years after its original release.Celebrate the beloved, influential, and truly epic Lord of the Rings films with this essential read following the making of the trilogy, as told by cast ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

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The definitive, unofficial oral history of the making of the iconic and beloved Lord of the Rings film trilogy—featuring interviews with cast and crew, who give the inside story of the landmark series twenty-five years after its original release.Celebrate the beloved, influential, and truly epic Lord of the Rings films with this essential read following the making of the trilogy, as told by cast
... Read more
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Immersive Storytelling for Real and Imagined Worlds

A Writer's Guide

by Margaret Kerrison ...

Narrated by Margaret Kerrison ...

Unabridged

5 hours 15 min

The emerging discipline of immersive storytelling recognizes the power of creative works that put the viewer at the center of the action. Theme-park designer Margaret Kerrison shares tips and tricks for writers on teams tasked with bringing a narrative to life. How do you take an idea from inspiration to manifestation? How do you move from telling a story to creating a world? In this book, the ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

The emerging discipline of immersive storytelling recognizes the power of creative works that put the viewer at the center of the action. Theme-park designer Margaret Kerrison shares tips and tricks for writers on teams tasked with bringing a narrative to life. How do you take an idea from inspiration to manifestation? How do you move from telling a story to creating a world? In this book, the
... Read more
Audiobook

Smart Pop Explains Marvel Movies and TV Shows

Smart Answers for Questions that Pop Up

by The Editors of Smart Pop ...

Narrated by Pete Cross ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Smart Pop Explains
Unabridged

5 hours 44 min

Who is Iron Man? What’s an Infinity Stone? When did Captain America become the first Avenger? Why does everyone love Loki even though he’s a bad guy?It’s easy for new fans to get overwhelmed by the sprawling mythology and complexity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which now spans more than 20 films and TV shows. Unlike encyclopedias and guides that offer diehard fans trivia, details, and deep ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Who is Iron Man? What’s an Infinity Stone? When did Captain America become the first Avenger? Why does everyone love Loki even though he’s a bad guy?It’s easy for new fans to get overwhelmed by the sprawling mythology and complexity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which now spans more than 20 films and TV shows. Unlike encyclopedias and guides that offer diehard fans trivia, details, and deep
... Read more
Audiobook

The Animated Marx Brothers

by Matthew Hahn ...

Narrated by Nat Segaloff ...

Unabridged

4 hours 52 min

To many people, the Marx Brothers always seemed cartoonish. Small wonder that film animators plucked their personas from their first appearances in The Cocoanuts (1929) and Animal Crackers (1930) and caricatured them in countless animated appearances in theatrical cartoons. Their animated likenesses have since been wisecracking in television cartoons, direct-to-video movies, fan films, commercials ... Read more

$23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

To many people, the Marx Brothers always seemed cartoonish. Small wonder that film animators plucked their personas from their first appearances in The Cocoanuts (1929) and Animal Crackers (1930) and caricatured them in countless animated appearances in theatrical cartoons. Their animated likenesses have since been wisecracking in television cartoons, direct-to-video movies, fan films, commercials
... Read more
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Women vs Hollywood

The Fall and Rise of Women in Film

by Helen O'Hara ...

Narrated by Helen O'Hara ...

Unabridged

11 hours 50 min

'A fascinating polemic' Sunday Times'A powerful, sobering and vital work' The Mail on Sunday'A page-turning read, peppered with humour' Sight & Sound'A must read' Edgar WrightA call to arms from Empire magazine's 'geek queen', Helen O'Hara, that explores women's roles - both in front of and behind the camera - since t... ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

'A fascinating polemic' Sunday Times'A powerful, sobering and vital work' The Mail on Sunday'A page-turning read, peppered with humour' Sight & Sound'A must read' Edgar WrightA call to arms from Empire magazine's 'geek queen', Helen O'Hara, that explores women's roles - both in front of and behind the camera - since t...
... Read more
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Producer to Producer

A Step-by-Step Guide to Low-Budget Independent Film Producing

by Melanie Dobson ...

Narrated by Susie Berneis ...

Unabridged

13 hours 56 min

This is a comprehensive bible to low-budget film production for emerging and professional producers. Structured to guide the listener through production meetings, every aspect of the film-production process is outlined in detail. Invaluable checklists—which begin twelve weeks before shooting and continue through principal (and secondary) photography and postproduction—keep the filmmaker on track ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

This is a comprehensive bible to low-budget film production for emerging and professional producers. Structured to guide the listener through production meetings, every aspect of the film-production process is outlined in detail. Invaluable checklists—which begin twelve weeks before shooting and continue through principal (and secondary) photography and postproduction—keep the filmmaker on track
... Read more
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The Canadian Mounted

A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles

by Mark Leslie ...

Narrated by Mike (A.I. Voice) ...

Unabridged

3 hours 8 min

[Please note that this book is narrated by an AI computer voice]The Prop Book That Keeps on Popping Up!Yes, the cover of this book looks a lot like the one Del Griffith (John Candy) is reading at the New York airport in the 1987 movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles. That same book also appears in 2018's Deadpool 2. It was long believed that this was a prop book. But it was a real book published in ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

[Please note that this book is narrated by an AI computer voice]The Prop Book That Keeps on Popping Up!Yes, the cover of this book looks a lot like the one Del Griffith (John Candy) is reading at the New York airport in the 1987 movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles. That same book also appears in 2018's Deadpool 2. It was long believed that this was a prop book. But it was a real book published in
... Read more
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Misterios de la sala oscura

Ensayos sobre el cine y su tiempo

by Fernanda Solórzano ...

Narrated by Fernanda Solórzano, Ana Laura Santana ...

Unabridged

15 hours 47 min

El cine es a un tiempo la más joven de las artes y la que mayor influencia tiene actualmente sobre la ideología de nuestra sociedad.Ya desde el comienzo del siglo XX, Walter Benjamin reflexionaba sobre lo que supondría la masificación del arte que las nuevas técnicas de reproducción hicieron posible, y proponía que en un futuro -sin duda, el que vivimos hoy- las nuevas técnicas tenderían a la ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

El cine es a un tiempo la más joven de las artes y la que mayor influencia tiene actualmente sobre la ideología de nuestra sociedad.Ya desde el comienzo del siglo XX, Walter Benjamin reflexionaba sobre lo que supondría la masificación del arte que las nuevas técnicas de reproducción hicieron posible, y proponía que en un futuro -sin duda, el que vivimos hoy- las nuevas técnicas tenderían a la
... Read more
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Burton at the BBC

Classic Excerpts from the BBC Archive

by BBC Audio ...

Narrated by Full Cast, Richard Burton ...

Unabridged

2 hours 48 min

Highlights from Richard Burton’s finest BBC radio performances from the 1940s to the 1980s.Richard Burton was one of the most famous British actors of the twentieth century, renowned for his magical, mellifluous voice. Before Hollywood tempted him away, he worked frequently for the BBC and many of his most electrifying performances were recorded there.This classic compilation features some of the ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Highlights from Richard Burton’s finest BBC radio performances from the 1940s to the 1980s.Richard Burton was one of the most famous British actors of the twentieth century, renowned for his magical, mellifluous voice. Before Hollywood tempted him away, he worked frequently for the BBC and many of his most electrifying performances were recorded there.This classic compilation features some of the
... Read more

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