**Once upon a time, if you wanted to know if a movie was worth seeing, you didn’t check out Rotten Tomatoes or IMDB.You asked whether Siskel & Ebert had given it “two thumbs up.”**On a cold Saturday afternoon in 1975, two men (who had known each other for eight years before they’d ever exchanged a word) met for lunch in a Chicago pub. Gene Siskel was the film critic for the Chicago Tribune. Roger Ebert had recently won the Pulitzer Prize—the first ever awa...

**Once upon a time, if you wanted to know if a movie was worth seeing, you didn’t check out Rotten Tomatoes or IMDB.You asked whether Siskel & Ebert had given it “two thumbs up.”**On a cold Saturday afternoon in 1975, two men (who had known each other for eight years before they’d ever exchanged a word) met for lunch in a Chicago pub. Gene Siskel was the film critic for the Chicago Tribune. Roger Ebert had recently won the Pulitzer Prize—the first ever awa...

This companion to the AMC's mini-series features the full interviews plus essays by sci-fi insiders and rare concept art from Cameron's archives.For the show, James Cameron personally interviewed six of the biggest names in science fiction filmmaking—Guillermo del Toro, George Lucas, Christopher Nolan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ridley Scott, and Steven Spielberg—to get their perspectives on the importance of the genre. This book reproduces the interviews in full as the...

A celebration of a generation of iconic comedies—the raunchy, blockbuster “Frat Pack” films of the early 2000s—and a no-holds-barred look at their rise and fall in Hollywood, the effects of which can still be felt in the fractured media landscape of todayIf you were a movie-goer in the early aughts, you had a front row seat to a golden age of comedy. Ben Stiller, Seth Rogen, Will Ferrell, Owen Wilson, Steve Carell, and Vince Vaughn became unlikely leading men—a ban...

A celebration of a generation of iconic comedies—the raunchy, blockbuster “Frat Pack” films of the early 2000s—and a no-holds-barred look at their rise and fall in Hollywood, the effects of which can still be felt in the fractured media landscape of todayIf you were a movie-goer in the early aughts, you had a front row seat to a golden age of comedy. Ben Stiller, Seth Rogen, Will Ferrell, Owen Wilson, Steve Carell, and Vince Vaughn became unlikely leading men—a ban...

"Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever" by Matt Singer is an enthralling exploration of the legendary film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. This comprehensive book chronicles their transformative journey from fierce newspaper rivals in Chicago to becoming the most influential film critics in America through their groundbreaking television show. Dive into the world of their iconic "thumbs up, thumbs down" ratings, which reshaped fi...

A singer once said "His pitch was right on the nose: his word enunciation letter perfect: his understanding of a song thorough. He will be missed very much, not only by myself, but by his fans all over the world." The singer was the legendary Frank Sinatra, the man he spoke about: Matt Monro.Matt Monro: The Singer's Singer, is the highly-anticipated story of one of Britain's most iconic singers, tracing Matt Monro's life from his poverty stricken upbringing in post-war Bri...

**“Harry Crews is magnificently twisted and brutally funny.” - Carl HiaasenA Penguin Classic**Golden-haired, with the voice of an angel and a reputation as a healer, the Gospel Singer appeared on the cover of LIFE and brought thousands to their knees in Carnegie Hall. But for all his fame, he is a man in mortal torment that drives him back to his obscure and wretched hometown of Enigma, Georgia. But by the time his Cadillac pulls into Enigma, he discovers an old friend is b...

Meditation and Mindfulness Bundle: 12 in 1 BundleWe all know what meditation means, but what specifically does mindfulness meditation imply?Mindfulness meditation refers to a mental state that is characterized by a very calm awareness. The person experiencing mindfulness is totally aware of his own body functions, feelings, consciousness.So breath in, take a long and deep breath and then release your problems into the wind. Meditation is a form of relaxation that ha...

Specific guidance on the practice of prayer from Christianity's rich tradition on this topic.Prayer is a core Christian practice, but for many, this means 'saying prayers' or asking God for various favors. In this audiobook, we will review a variety of methods of prayer that have been used in Christianity. Whether you're a beginner who is just learning how to pray, or a more mature Christian who has been at it awhile, this bundle will offer specific guidance, encouragement and support for ...

Are you spiritually in tune?Do you connect with a higher power easily or do you find it confusing and out of reach?Would you like to learn how you can successfully connect spiritually?Billions of people around the world look to a higher power every day. It is manifested in their speech, actions and deeds and helps us to live better and more productive lives that are worthwhile and valued. But connecting with God is harder than it seems for some.This new book...

Entdecker, Erfinder und Visionäre zum Hören greifbar - die spannende und unterhaltsame Wissensreihe Abenteuer & Wissen. Sie versetzten ganz Europa in Angst und Schrecken: die Barbaren aus dem Norden. Bis an die Zähne bewaffnet überfielen sie Dörfer, plünderten Kirchen und Klöster und brannten alles nieder, was sie nicht als Beute mitnehmen konnten. Doch wer waren die Wikinger wirklich? Waren sie nur die wilden Horden, die übers Meer kamen und brennend und sengend die Küsten Europas heimsuc...