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  • Random Fascinating Facts About James Bond

    Interesting Facts About the World of 007

    by Frank Baker ...
    Many people are fans of the great British spy James Bond. James Bond was first introduced to the world by creator Ian Fleming with his first Bond novel Casino Royale in 1953. In 1962 the official James Bond film series started with Dr No. The film series would make James Bond a phenomenon and cultural icon, breaking box office records, introducing new ways of filmaking and marketing. The world of ... Read more

    S$ 4.30 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 1000 Harry Potter Facts

    by Mera Wolfe ...
    1000 Harry Potter Facts is packed with all the trivia you could ever wish to know about this beloved series of fantasy books and films! ... Read more

    S$ 4.40 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Star Trek Book New Edition

    by Paul J. Ruditis ...
    To boldly expand your Star Trek horizons.Re-engage! The new edition of The Star Trek Book takes readers even further into one of the greatest science fiction universes ever created. This unique, insightful, and comprehensive examination of an enduring, much loved franchise features every era of Star Trek in one volume, from the pioneering 1960s TV series to the latest movies and streaming shows, ... Read more

    S$ 26.80 SGD

  • School of Terror (2020)

    57 Horror Movies for Kids

    by Steve Hutchison ...
    The films described in this book are perfect for children and teenagers with a fascination for horror movies. They contain very little violence, coarse language, and nudity, if any.The reviews are sorted in order of preference. The ranking is established by the sum of 7 ratings: stars, gimmick, rewatchability, story, creativity, acting, and quality.Each film description contains a synopsis, a list ... Read more

    S$ 4.08 SGD

  • The Art of Frozen 2

    by Disney Book Group ...
    Through never-before-seen development art, character sketches, storyboards, and color scripts, The Art of Frozen 2 gives fans a front-row view of the vast creative effort behind the epic sequel to Frozen. Filled with gorgeous four-color images and fascinating facts and details from the production team, it's the ultimate insider's look. ... Read more

    S$ 18.30 SGD

  • The Art of Avatar Fire and Ash

    by Chris Prince ...
    "I'm so glad to have this book showcase the intelligence and depth behind every element we see on Pandora." – Oona ChaplinA revelatory behind-the-scenes exploration—and celebration—of the artistic ingenuity that created the Academy Award-winning Avatar: Fire and Ash.Discover how crucial scenes were conceived and marvel at the incredible attention to detail that the Avatar artists brought to the ... Read more

    S$ 49.26 SGD

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  • Grandes clásicos del cine. Pioneros, mitos e innovadores

    by Manuel Villegas López ...
    El cine no ha venido hasta nosotros desde el fondo de los tiempos, como un rito de viejas magias. Ha nacido en el sótano de un café, en la calle y para las gentes de la calle. Villegas López agudiza su análisis con un torrente de información y ese estilo que le convirtió en un crítico respetado, admirado, sereno y lúcido. La intención esencial de esta obra es contribuir a la comprensión del cine ... Read more

    S$ 16.12 SGD

  • World Film Locations: New York

    Edited by Scott Jordan Harris ...
    Be they period films, cult classics or elaborate directorial love letters, New York City has played – and continues to play – a central role in the imaginations of filmmakers and moviegoers worldwide. The stomping grounds of King Kong, it is also the place where young Jakie Rabinowitz of The Jazz Singer realizes his Broadway dream. Later, it is the backdrop against which taxi driver Travis Bickle ... Read more

    S$ 25.17 SGD

  • The Horror Guys Guide to the Horror Films of Christopher Lee

    HorrorGuys.com Guides, #11

    by Brian Schell ...
    Series Book 11 - HorrorGuys.com Guides
    "Please don't describe me as a 'horror legend.' I moved on from that." - Christopher LeeDon't let him fool you, Christopher Lee is a horror legend.He's been Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, Count Dooku, Saruman, Fu Manchu, and even Rasputin. He's fought Van Helsing, Gandalf, James Bond, and Anakin Skywalker, not to mention Gorgons, Aliens, Satanists, Witches, Gremlins, and a host of other baddies ... Read more

    S$ 6.33 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Anthologies of Terror (2020)

    97 Horror Anthology Films Analyzed

    by Steve Hutchison ...
    This book includes 97 reviews of horror anthology films. The movies are ranked.Horror anthology films are feature-length productions composed of various short segments.I use a classification method that combines genres, subgenres, ambiances, and antagonists. My evaluation ratings are stars, story, creativity, action, quality, creepiness, and rewatchability.Each film description contains a synopsis ... Read more

    S$ 4.25 SGD

  • Film Production Management 101, 2nd Edition: Management and Coordination in a Digital Age

    Management & Coordination in a Digital Age

    by Deborah Patz ...
    This new edition has undergone a comprehensive update to address the shifting balance between digital and film technologies. The book includes everything a filmmaker needs to know, from budgeting to managing the production office, and comes with downloadable forms. ... Read more

    S$ 40.10 SGD

  • Jean-Luc Godard. Pensar entre imágenes

    by Gonzalo de Lucas, Núria Aidelman ...
    Translated by Javier Bassas, Natalia Ruiz ...
    Jean-Luc Godard (1930-2022) consagró toda su vida al cine. Primero como espectador y crítico, y después como cineasta, su legado es una de las cumbres del siglo xx. Además de su extensa y heteróclita obra —entre sus más de doscientas películas se encuentran algunos hitos de la historia de las imágenes en movimiento como Al final de la escapada, Pierrot el loco, Yo te saludo, María, Histoire(s) du ... Read more

    S$ 28.98 SGD

  • The 100 Greatest Superhero Films and TV Shows

    by Zachary Ingle, David M. Sutera ...
    A fascinating exploration of the most significant superhero films and television shows in history, from the classic serial Adventures of Captain Marvel to the Disney+ hit show WandaVision**.**In The 100 Greatest Superhero Films and TV Shows, Zachary Ingle and David M. Sutera celebrate over eighty years of superhero cinema and television. Featuring blockbusters such as Black Panther</em... ... Read more

    S$ 50.46 SGD

  • I Found it at the Movies: Neo-Noir Reviews

    Movie Review Series, #2

    by Debbi Mack ...
    Series Book 2 - Movie Review Series
    A short, tongue-in-cheek guide to neo-noir movies. Like Pauline Kael only cooler!Looking for a no-holds-barred, honest opinion about modern film noir? In a world flooded with entertainment options, this collection will provide a heads-up about what might appeal to you.If you like hardboiled crime and noir movies, this collection covers some of the best and not-so-best choices in neo-noir.Includes ... Read more

    S$ 3.82 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas

    Edited by Wimal Dissanayake, K. Gokulsing ...
    India is the largest film producing country in the world and its output has a global reach. After years of marginalisation by academics in the Western world, Indian cinemas have moved from the periphery to the centre of the world cinema in a comparatively short space of time. Bringing together contributions from leading scholars in the field, this Handbook looks at the complex reasons for this ... Read more

    S$ 103.11 SGD

  • Judy Garland: The Movie Roles That Might Have Been

    by Richard Irvin ...
    Judy Garland was one of the greatest entertainers of the twentieth century. As Yip Harburg, who composed the lyrics for "Over the Rainbow," wrote in a letter to Ms. Garland, "I would consider myself fully compensated and my life work richly rewarded because of your singing of Rainbow alone. It is a gift most writers are never lucky enough to know. Your voice, above all others, touches a song with ... Read more

    S$ 12.72 SGD

  • Word-of-Mouth in Contemporary Hollywood

    by Simon Hewitt ...
    Series series Routledge Studies in Media and Cultural Industries
    Word-of-Mouth in Contemporary Hollywood provides a unique insight into the potential for online communication to enable audiences to exert a greater impact on film industrial practices than ever before. In an overarching analysis of contemporary Hollywood film financing, marketing, distribution, and exhibition practices, Simon Hewitt recontextualises word-of-mouth in light of social media and ... Read more

    S$ 83.60 SGD

  • The 12-Hour Film Expert

    Everything You Need to Know about Movies

    by Noah Charney, James Charney ...
    The only book you need to become an expert on film history, technique, and appreciation. This "gateway book will deepen readers’ appreciation of milestone movies." (Library Journal**)**If you are looking at this book, then you probably love watching movies and television shows. Who doesn’t? But most of us do so as passive entertainment—to wind down, relax, and escape into alternative worlds. Pay ... Read more

    S$ 37.05 SGD

  • Hollywood, les années folles

    Les Dossiers d'Universalis

    by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...
    Au début des années 1920, Hollywood est déjà un mythe que toute une littérature amplifie et colporte aux quatre coins du monde. Un rituel quasi religieux organise la sortie des films et le culte de leurs stars (Lilian Gish, Douglas Fairbanks, Greta Garbo, Rudolph Valentino) au rythme des « premières » organisées au Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. À partir de 1927, la cérémonie des oscars devient l ... Read more

    S$ 18.86 SGD

  • La Projection du monde de Stanley Cavell

    Les Fiches de Lecture d'Universalis

    by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...
    Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d’UniversalisQue se passe-t-il, sur le plan ontologique, quand nous voyons un film ? Cette question hante la réflexion de Stanley Cavell dont la manière d'étudier les films passe par la réminiscence, comme le souligne la préface ...Une fiche de lecture spécialement conçue pour le numérique, pour tout savoir sur La Projection du monde de Stanley ... Read more

    S$ 12.00 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Alice au pays des merveilles de Tim Burton

    Les Fiches Cinéma d'Universalis

    by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...
    Une fiche de référence sur Alice au pays des merveilles, un chef-d'oeuvre de Tim Burton.Sweeney, on l'a dit, c'est un adulte meurtri : même la vision ou le souvenir de la jeunesse ne peuvent apaiser sa rage meurtrière. Enfin, dans Alice au pays des merveilles (2010), Johnny Depp est un personnage secondaire, chapelier fou aux boucles rousses et aux yeux d'émeraude, à l'inquiétant sourire de cire . ... Read more

    S$ 12.00 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Le Maître de marionnettes de Hou Hsiao-Hsien

    Les Fiches Cinéma d'Universalis

    by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...
    Une fiche de référence sur Le Maître de marionnettes, un chef-d'oeuvre de Hou Hsiao-Hsien.Son premier grand film autobiographique, Le Maître de marionnettes (Hsimeng rengsheng) poursuit une trilogie sur l'histoire de Taïwan durant les cinquante années d'occupation japonaise, de 1895 à 1945.Les grands films méritent le même traitement que les grands livres. Sur le modèle des fiches de lecture, les ... Read more

    S$ 12.00 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Carlos d'Olivier Assayas

    Les Fiches Cinéma d'Universalis

    by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...
    Une fiche de référence sur Carlos, un chef-d'oeuvre d'Olivier Assayas.Parce qu’il a souvent filmé l’adolescence, parce que son cinéma baigne dans une culture contemporaine (musiques, bande dessinée, science-fiction, effets spéciaux, cinéma asiatique...), Olivier Assayas semble toujours appartenir au « jeune cinéma français ».Les grands films méritent le même traitement que les grands livres. Sur ... Read more

    S$ 12.00 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Good Bye South, Good Bye de Hou Hsiao-Hsien

    Les Fiches Cinéma d'Universalis

    by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...
    Une fiche de référence sur Good Bye South, Good Bye, un chef-d'oeuvre de Hou Hsiao-Hsien.Good Bye South, Good Bye s'inscrit dans la lignée des films qui voient Hou Hsiao-hsien transformer le présent, et lui rendre, par sa pure observation, une liaison, qu'elle soit de servitude ou d'attachement, avec son propre passé, son territoire intime.Les grands films méritent le même traitement que les ... Read more

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