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  • 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

  • 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

    R222,74

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

    R364,65

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Best Pick

    A Journey through Film History and the Academy Awards

    by John Dorney, Jessica Regan, Tom Salinsky ...
    A fascinating history of motion pictures through the lens of the Academy Awards, the Best Picture winners, and the box-office contenders.In Best Pick: A Journey through Film History and the Academy Awards, John Dorney, Jessica Regan, and Tom Salinsky provide a captivating decade-by-decade exploration of the Oscars. For each decade, they examine the making of classic films, trends and innovations ... Read more

    R282,43

  • The 100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians

    by James Roots ...
    The silent film era featured some of the most revered names of on-screen comic performance, from Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton to Harold Lloyd, Douglas Fairbanks, and Laurel & Hardy. Besides these giants of cinema, however, there are other silent era performers—both leading actors and supporting players—who left an enduring legacy of laughter.In The 100 Greatest Silent Film Comedians, James ... Read more

    R1 573,88

  • Robert Pattinson, le rebel

    by Virginia Blackburn ...
    La première biographie complète de l'acteur vedette de la saga "Twilight", Robert Pattinson, la star des ados lecteurs de Stéphanie Meyer.Le nom de Robert Pattinson est depuis quelques mois sur toutes les bouches des adolescentes, ses posters ornent leurs chambres par dizaines. Leonardo Di Caprio à la sortie de Titanic avait fait un "tabac", Robert provoque un véritable tsunami dans le coeur des ... Read more

    R138,03

  • Discovering World Religions at 24 Frames Per Second

    by Julien R. Fielding ...
    Series series The ATLA Reference and Professional Series
    Traditionally, university students have gained access to world religions by reading primary texts. Discovering World Religions at 24 Frames Per Second takes students beyond the written page, offering an exploration of the same religious traditions through the study of feature films. The many definitions of religion are examined along with its various components, including doctrine, myth, ethics, ... Read more

    R1 746,03

  • Hauntings of the Millennium (2020)

    20 Years of Spirits

    by Steve Hutchison ...
    Included in this book are reviews of the 5 best haunting films for each year between 2000 and 2019, and reviews of the top 10 haunting films released in the same period.Each entry includes a picture of the antagonist, a star rating, a synopsis, and a three-paragraph review. ... Read more

    R47,49

  • Akira Kurosawa

    A Viewer's Guide

    by Eric San Juan ...
    The career of acclaimed filmmaker Akira Kurosawa spanned more than five decades, during which he directed more than thirty movies, many of them indisputable classics: Rashomon, Ikiru, Seven Samurai, The Hidden Fortress, Throne of Blood, and Yojimbo, among others. During the height of his creative output, Kurosawa became one of the most influential and well-known directors in the world, inspiring ... Read more

    R539,11

  • The story of Paul

    by Latigo Bayne ...
    List of ContentsSCENE 1:Not again.—-------------8SCENE 2:I can't keep doing this—--------------------17SCENE 3:A funeral. —-----------21SCENE 4:Where's the bed? —-----29SCENE 5:Wha... do you want?—---34SCENE 6:I'll go sleep somewhere else. ---------------41SCENE 7:Wait, Anan. I just remembered something. —-------50SCENE 8:We can't stay here all night. —-----------------------59SCENE 9:What's wrong ... Read more

    R456,63

  • 300 Horror Adventure Films Reviewed

    by Steve Hutchison ...
    Steve Hutchison reviews 300 horror adventure films and ranks them. Each article includes a picture of the main antagonist, a release year, a synopsis, a star rating, and a review. ... Read more

    R47,49

  • Les rôles de ma vie

    by Michel Galabru, Alexandre Raveleau ...
    Le dernier témoignage de Michel Galabru. Des années 50 à aujourd'hui, à travers plus de 250 films et 100 pièces de théâtre, il raconte sa longue et prestigieuse carrière.Le dernier témoignage de Michel Galabru. Des années 50 à aujourd'hui, à travers plus de 250 films et 100 pièces de théâtre, il raconte sa longue et prestigieuse carrière.Michel Galabru était l'un des derniers monstres sacrés du ... Read more

    R227,37

  • The Animator inside of You:How to Make Stop Motion and Clay Animation Basic Tricks and Tips

    by Chris Capps ...
    The Animator Inside of You, How To Make Stop Motion and Clay Animation Basic Tricks and Tips by Chris Capps a homeschool father,is a great resource whether you are a beginner or more advanced animator. With over 50 pages Capps writes about tools, props, and equipment used for animating, entering contests, picking out a star for your animation project, explains frame rate, introduces many tips and ... Read more

    R91,14

  • Frangin

    by Agnès Soral ...
    " Tiens, tu fais la couverture d'un magazine avec Dieudonné et Zemmour. En dessous du trio, les mots : "antisémitisme, racisme' et en rouge sang : "voyage dans une France xénophobe'. Tu n'en es pas arrivé là ?! J'ai envie de m'allonger par terre, de pleurer, vomir, ou hurler ; je ne sais plus. Déjà je cours me réfugier à la maison où, sur ma porte à peine refermée, j'alterne les pleurs de rage, de ... Read more

    R194,79

  • Drive-Ins of Colorado

    by Michael Kilgore ...
    Drive-Ins of Colorado is the ultimate guide to the history of every drive-in theater in the state from 1947 to the present. Includes dozens of full-color photos, intermission stills, and amazing anecdotes.Written by Michael Kilgore, the West's foremost drive-in theater researcher, recognized by the Library of Congress. Contains a foreword by Joe Bob Briggs, America's foremost, nationally ... Read more

    R155,12 or Free with Kobo Plus