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  • 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

    R221,48

  • 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

    R146,04

  • 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

    R91,14

  • The Filmmaker's Handbook

    A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age: Fifth Edition

    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

    R222,74

  • Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho

    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

  • 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

    R221,48

  • 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

    R198,13

  • 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

    R86,50

  • 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

    R540,26

  • Costume Design 101 - 2nd edition

    The Business and Art of Creating Costumes For Film and Television

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

    R364,65

  • Total recall

    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

  • Constructing the Coens

    From Blood Simple to Inside Llewyn Davis

    by Allen Redmon ...
    The films of Ethan and Joel Coen have been embraced by mainstream audiences, but also have been subject to intense scrutiny by critics and cinema scholars. Movies such as Barton Fink, The Hudsucker Proxy, and Raising Arizona represent the filmmakers’ postmodern tendencies, a subject many academics have written about at length. But is it enough to reduce their features as expressions of ... Read more

    R948,97

  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to Screenwriting

    by Skip Press ...
    This guide is for anyone who has ever thought of screenwriting. Written by someone who has "been there, done that," and lived to tell the tale, it reveals the most popular genres, explains how stories need to be structured for feature films and TV movies, offers the freshest look at workshops and online classes, and disusses how to set up a step-by-step path to success. ... Read more

    R296,46

  • The Screen Traveller's Guide

    Real-life Locations Behind Your Favourite Movies and TV Shows

    by DK ...
    Put yourself in the movie! Step inside dozens of real-life locations with this gloriously geeky, map-filled compendium.Locations are everything. They transport us to far-flung worlds and dystopian futures, and provide the backdrop to intergalactic battles and rampaging monsters. Our most obsessed-about stories would be nothing without them.Meticulously researched and compiled by self-proclaimed ... Read more

    R540,26

  • Flashbacks in Film

    Memory & History

    by Maureen Turim ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Cinema
    The flashback is a crucial moment in a film narrative, one that captures the cinematic expression of memory, and history. This author’s wide-ranging account of this single device reveals it to be an important way of creating cinematic meaning.Taking as her subject all of film history, the author traces out the history of the flashback, illuminating that history through structuralist narrative ... Read more

    R1 246,31

  • Anthologies of Terror (2022)

    136 Horror Anthology Films Analyzed

    This book includes 136 reviews of horror anthology films, which are compilations of short films.The films are ranked according to their star, story, creativity, acting, quality, creepiness, gimmick, and rewatchability values.Each film description comprises a synopsis, five ratings, a segment count, and a three-paragraph review. ... Read more

    R110,07

  • Le voyage de G. Mastorna

    À l'occasion du 20e anniversaire de la mort de Fellini,découvrez enfin le synopsis inédit du film avorté le plus célèbre de l'histoire du cinéma.C'est juste après avoir terminé un de ses chefs-d'oeuvre, 81/2, que Federico Fellini, au sommet de sa gloire, se lance dans le plus ambitieux de ses projets : Le Voyage de G. Mastorna.Génial, mais démesuré et coûteux, le film ne verra jamais le jour et ... Read more

    R227,37

  • The Filmmaker's Legal Guide - Third Edition

    by Tony Morris ...
    There is an infinite number of legal matters on which producers seek advice. Nevertheless, certain questions frequently arise: is permission required to use material from a book? Does a contract have to be in writing? May classical music be used in the background of a scene? The Filmmakers' Legal Guide addresses the practical legal requirements of those making movies, documentaries, shorts, ... Read more

    R246,40 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • World Film Locations: London

    Edited by Neil Mitchell ...
    An exciting and visually focused tour of the diverse range of films shot on location in London, World Film Locations: London presents contributions spanning the Victorian era, the swinging ’60s and the politically charged atmosphere following the 2005 subway bombings. Essays exploring key directors, themes and historical periods are complemented by reviews of important scenes that offer particular ... Read more

    R277,71

  • The Encyclopedia of Best Films

    A Century of All the Finest Movies, K-R, Volume 2

    This all-inclusive A-Z encyclopedia by one of the world's foremost experts on cinema provides comprehensive annotations of the best films produced from 1914 on. The work offers more than 5,000 three- to five-star entries (three stars=good; four stars=excellent; five stars=masterpiece), and yes, author Jay Robert Nash has viewed every single one of them as well as many more that did not "make the ... Read more

    R2 837,38

  • Danielle Darrieux, une femme moderne

    by Clara Laurent ...
    La première véritable biographie de l'une des plus grandes actrices du 20ème siècle.Danielle Darrieux est décédée le 17 octobre à l'âge de 100 ans.Témoignages de Catherine Deneuve en quatrième de couverture et de Patrick Bruel en post-face à l'occasion de cette biographie inédite sur Danielle Darrieux.Ses initiales DD ont été célèbres bien avant BB. Danielle Darrieux a tourné son premier film en ... Read more

    R243,65

  • Birth of a Nation (SparkNotes Film Guide)

    by SparkNotes ...
    Series series SparkNotes Film Guide
    Birth of a Nation (SparkNotes Film Guide)Making the reading experience fun!SparkNotes Film Guides are one-stop guides to great works of film–masterpieces that are the foundations of filmmaking and film studies. Inside each guide you’ll find thorough, insightful overviews of films from a variety of genres, styles, and time periods. Each film guide contains:Information about the director and the ... Read more

    R68,64

  • Robert Hossein, un homme de bien

    Le livre hommage d'Henry-Jean Servat à son ami Robert HosseinJ'ai adoré et j'adore Robert Hossein. Avant de le rencontrer dans la vie, je ne savais pas que des êtres de la sorte, tempêtueux, nostalgiques, généreux, fiers et fous pussent exister. Je l'avais découvert dans Angélique, marquise des Anges, le premier film que j'ai vu. Robert est donc le premier acteur qui m'apparut et donc le premier ... Read more

    R227,37