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  • Total recall

    by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Peter Petre ...
    Translated by Anabella Bambouet ...
    Les mémoires très attendus d'Arnold Schwarzenegger, le récit de son parcours étonnant : petit culturiste autrichien immigré aux Etats-Unis, il deviendra l'une des plus grandes vedettes du cinéma mondial, avant d'entamer une carrière politique qui l'a conduit à gouverner la Californie.Faut-il présenter celui que l'on a surnommé, à tour de rôle, le " Chêne autrichien " pendant ses années de ... Read more

    R259,95

  • Sadist Cinema

    A Serbian Film

    by Fwah Storm ...
    Series Book 1 - Sadist Cinema
    In 2010 the world was subjected to a new and brave entry into the world of foreign cinema. A film that caused panic and outrage across the globe, and has resulted in multiple bans of the film, as well as a few arrests.Since then ‘A Serbian Film’ has earned itself a cult status, and mentions of its name still enduce fear into the hearts of movie goers around the world! ‘SADIST CINEMA’ is a short ... Read more

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  • The Enneagram Movie & Video Guide 3.0

    How To See Personality Styles In the Movies - Third Edition Revised and Expanded

    by Thomas Condon ...
    See Your Favorite Stars in a Whole New Light Whether you are a movie lover, aspiring actor, storyteller, student of psychology or Enneagram enthusiast, this spirited and original book will alter the way you see movies forever. From classics to independent films to mega-hits, personality types are everywhere in the movies - if you know how to see them. The Enneagram is a fascinating and popular ... Read more

    R152,82

  • Star Wars The Mandalorian Visual Guide

    by Pablo Hidalgo ...
    **"Fans might not realize all of the hard work, dedication, and little details that go into each and every episode of The Mandalorian, but they can catch a glimpse of that here, in this book." - Pedro PascalGo behind the scenes with this essential companion to all three seasons of Star Wars™: The Mandalorian™.**Discover the hidden gadgets of Din Djarin's beskar armour. Learn more about the iconic ... Read more

    R483,45

  • Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho

    by Stephen Rebello ...
    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).First released in June 1960, Psycho altered the landscape of horror films forever. But just as compelling as the movie itself is the story behind it, which has been adapted as a movie starring Anthony Hopkins as Hitchcock, Helen Mirren as ... Read more

    R240,91 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Costume Design 101 - 2nd edition

    The Business and Art of Creating Costumes For Film and Television

    by Richard LaMotte ...
    Written by an industry venteran with 40 years of experience, this book is the new edition of Costume Design ... Read more

    R381,56

  • Monty Python Speaks

    The Complete Oral History of Monty Python, as Told by the Founding Members and a Few of Their Many Friends and Collaborators

    by David Morgan ...
    With a Foreword by John Oliver, host of Last Week TonightIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of its BBC debut, a revised and updated edition of the complete oral history of Monty Python—an insightful, in-depth portrait of the brilliant and hysterically funny show that transformed modern comedy.Broadcast by the BBC between 1969 and 1974, Monty Python’s Flying Circus introduced something ... Read more

    R231,71

  • Beautiful Monsters

    The Unofficial and Unauthorised Guide to Aliens and Predator

    by David McIntee ...
    Beautiful Monsters is the story of the Alien and Predator film franchises. Each film is chronicled through analysis and extensive background information, and the themes and influences examined through articles. In addition all the spin-off books, comics and computer games are detailed.This is your one-stop guide for everything relating to two of cinema’s most popular and enduring creations who ... Read more

    R102,37

  • Our Films Their Films

    by Satyajit Ray ...
    This book brings together Satyajit Rays major writings and talks on film makers, and presents them in two sections. Our Films is devoted mainly to his own experiences and contains many interesting anecdotes, but also has observations to offer on trends in Indian films. Their Films deals with some films abroad that have become landmarks in the history of cinemafrom the silent era to the present day ... Read more

    R95,37

  • Writing The Romantic Comedy, 20th Anniversary Expanded and Updated Edition

    The Art of Crafting Funny Love Stories for the Screen

    by Billy Mernit ...
    **“Writing the Romantic Comedy is so much fun to read it could pop a champagne cork.”**—Alexa Junge, writer and producer of FriendsRevised and expanded to celebrate a new generation of romantic comedies, Billy Mernit’s insightful look into the mechanics of writing Hollywood’s most enduring genre features case studies that reveal the screenwriting secrets behind classics new and old.**Whether you ... Read more

    R231,71

  • The Filmmaker's Handbook

    A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age: Fifth Edition

    by Steven Ascher, Edward Pincus ...
    The authoritative guide to producing, directing, shooting, editing, and distributing your video or film. Whether you aspire to be a great filmmaker yourself or are looking for movie gifts, this comprehensive guide to filmmaking is the first step in turning a hobby into a career.Widely acknowledged as the “bible” of video and film production, and used in courses around the world, The Filmmaker’s ... Read more

    R96,93

  • Elizabeth Taylor, A Passion for Life

    The Wit and Wisdom of a Legend

    by Joseph Papa ...
    A beautiful, illustrated, keepsake volume of quotations by the legendary Elizabeth Taylor"Passion is the ingredient in me that has made me who I am. It's my passion for life...my passion for passion that has made me never give up." -- Elizabeth TaylorFrom the time she appeared in National Velvet, the film that skyrocketed her to international fame at age twelve in 1944, until her death in 2011, ... Read more

    R207,33

  • School of Terror (2022)

    102 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 8 ratings: stars, gimmick, rewatchability, creeps, story, creativity, acting, and quality.Each film description contains a synopsis, ... Read more

    R109,69

  • The Griffith Project, Volume 1

    Films Produced in 1907-1908

    by Paolo Cherchi Usai ...
    No other silent film director has been so extensively studied as D. W. Griffith. However, only a small group of his more than 500 films has been the subject of a systematic analysis and the vast majority of his other works still awaits proper examination. For the first time in film studies, the complete creative output of Griffith - from 'Professional Jealousy' (1907) to 'The Struggle' (1931) - ... Read more

    R1 788,93

  • Falling in Love at the Movies

    Rom-Coms from the Screwball Era to Today

    by Esther Zuckerman ...
    Series series Turner Classic Movies
    Prepare to swoon, ugly cry, laugh, and fall in love with this officially licensed exploration of the impact and legacy of one of film's most beloved genres from Turner Classic Movies: the rom-com.Romantic comedies have had an incredible influence on popular culture, shaping everything from how we think of relationships to fashion. Often swept aside in film history, these movies are thought of as ... Read more

    R230,22

  • The Woody Allen Encyclopedia

    by Thomas Hischak ...
    For more than five decades, Woody Allen has been one of the most critically acclaimed talents in American cinema. Allen has been nominated for best director seven times by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences—winning for his 1977 film Annie Hall—and he has received more Oscar nominations for best screenplay than any other individual. But Allen’s accomplishments are not limited to the ... Read more

    R1 834,47

  • Write That Script!

    by L. J. Sedgwick ...
    "You can't write your second script until you write your first." Screenwriting is a tight and demanding medium but it is also one of the most exciting forms in which to write. Do you have a story in you that would make a fantastic film? Then this is the book that could enable you to turn that idea into a screenplay. Write That Script! brings together everything you need to know from idea to first ... Read more

    R116,17 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Films of Martin Scorsese

    Gangsters, Greed, and Guilt

    by Eric San Juan ...
    Few mainstream filmmakers have as pronounced a disregard for the supposed rules of filmmaking as Martin Scorsese. His inventiveness displays a reaction against the “right” way to make a movie, frequently eschewing tradition in favor of something flashy and unexpected. Despite this, he's become one of the most influential directors of the last fifty years, a critical darling, and a fan favorite.In ... Read more

    R268,74

  • V.O.

    by Mathilda May ...
    La franchise et la lucidité, Mathilda May les cultive comme rarement une personnalité le fait. En trente ans de carrière, celle qui a été danseuse, actrice, et maintenant auteure et metteur en scène, s'est dessiné un parcours qu'elle juge " à la fois merveilleux, décevant, chaotique et heureux "." Quand on ne s'aime pas, on ne s'aime pas, c'est tout. L'estime de soi, ce n'est pas votre apparence ... Read more

    R259,95

  • Todos los Estrenos de 2007

    by VV.AA. ...
    Cumplimos veinte años al lado de nuestros lectores. Aunque ya no somos tan jóvenes, tenemos el mismo entusiasmo que cuando aparecimos en las librerías. En este tiempo la idea original del libro ha sido respetada, añadiendo más secciones para ampliar la información. Todos los cambios que hemos ido incorporando han sido para mejorar y seguir siendo competitivos. Hoy nuestra consolidación es ... Read more

    R229,41

  • La comedia clásica norteamericana

    by Guillermo Balmori Serrano ...
    De todos los géneros cinematográficos que se dieron cita durante la edad dorada de Hollywood, la comedia clásica es uno de los más queridos por el público y el que más adeptos tiene hoy en día. Son películas que nos sumergen en el mejor de los mundos. Todo en ellas es hermoso y atractivo. Los personajes son ingeniosos, agradables, elegantes, con encanto y una personalidad arrolladora. Los lugares ... Read more

    R229,41

  • Tous ces hasards qui n'en sont pas

    by Robin Renucci, Isabelle Francq ...
    Series series Chemin faisant
    Figure de la scène française, Robin Renucci, le héros d'" Un village français ", nous dit sa passion du théâtre, sa foi dans l'éducation populaire, son attachement au service public et son espérance humaine et politique dans la rencontre de l'autre." Si je raconte mon histoire, c'est parce que j'ai envie de dire à tous les jeunes gens qui, comme moi, ne sont pas des "fils de' que, dans notre ... Read more

    R211,07

  • Fra' Diavolo nella cinematografia

    by Alfredo Saccoccio ...
    Il personaggio di Fra' Diavolo, ai secoli Michele Pezza, affascina da sempre artisti, letterati e cineasti. In particolare la "settima arte" ha dedicato al leggendario brigante una vasta produzione cinematografica che ha visto attori e registi di fama internazionale cimentarsi in numerose produzioni di vario genere. Attraverso immagini d'epoca e resoconti scritti, Fra' Diavolo nella cinematografia ... Read more

    R82,93 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Women vs Hollywood

    The Fall and Rise of Women in Film

    by Helen O'Hara ...
    '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

    R259,77