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A world-weary detective, a seductive femme fatale, a mysterious murder - these elements of classic film noir live again in more recent hardboiled detective films from Chinatown to Sin City. But the themes and styles of noir have also spilled over into contemporary films about gangsters, cops and serial killers...

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Explores the history of the many New Waves in cinema, including their forebears such as the German Expressionists, the French New Wave's contemporaries and heirs, such as the Czech New Wave, the British New Wave, and other new waves, such as those of Greece, Hungary, documentary, animation, avant garde and the so-called No Wave filmmakers.

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London, more than any other city, has a secret history concealed from view. Behind the official faade promoted by the heritage industry, lies a city of esoteric traditions and obscure institutions, of lost knowledge and hidden locations. Occult London rediscovers this hidden history, unearthing the secret city and its...

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He's a bardass brother with the love of a fine woman. That is until some cloven hoofed honky starts talking crazy about variously hued sheep tupping the hell outta each other! You gotta pity the fool who gets shafted by the green eyed monster. Let's hope Othello can work out who to trust before it's too late......

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Provides an introduction for individuals and groups who wish to undertake the production of a play, aimed at the amateur enthusiast and those intending to pursue their interest further and undertake professional training. This book includes sections on various aspects of starting a drama group.

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A unique and carefully researched cultural history of UK film, TV and music in the swinging 60s. A time when no film or TV programme was without a group, singer or fantastic soundtrack - and London was briefly the film capital of the world. Containing individual summaries of over 120 films, covering everything from John Barry to Pink...

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Nick Rennison begins with the search for the historical Robin. Was there ever a real Robin Hood He looks at the candidates who have been proposed over the years, from petty thieves to Knights Templar, before moving on to examine the many ways in which Robin Hood has been portrayed in literature and on the screen, charting his life so far.

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The second book in the Rocliffe Notes series, A Guide to Low-Budget Filmmaking is a practical, step-by-step guide to getting your film made, taking it all the way from a script to the screen. It covers every aspect of the process, including: budgeting and finance; casting, crewing and scheduling; shooting and...

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Rocliffe Notes is a compendium for screenwriters and filmmakers which brings together tips and opinions from over 140 film and TV industry professionals to provide a step-by-step, common sense guide on how writers and writer-directors can best present themselves to the industry....

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Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou. Oh wait, he's hanging around in the garden again. Will young Romeo and his Juliet ever be able to express their raging hormones Or will their feuding families make this romance blossom into a poisoned flower Either way, both their houses are totally plagued!

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In the modern media industry digital content production is cheaper, more democratic and accessible and it's becoming more attractive - and easier - to do things your own way. So what if you want to set up on your own Steering you through the joys and pitfalls of running your own creative company in today's diverse climate, this nuts...

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For millions of people saints provide comfort, hope and inspiration and act as intercessors to God. But whilst the earliest saints and martyrs served an essentially spiritual role within society their impact and influence can also be found today throughout the modern secular world. The term saint comes from the Latin word 'sanctus'...

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References to Samurai Films are quite common in film literature. Many mainstream directors, from Hollywood and elsewhere, have been inspired and influenced by Samurai Films. Want to know where George Lucas got some of the major plot ideas for Star Wars: A New Hope Check out Akira Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress....

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Secret Societies in one form or another have existed throughout the history of human culture. But what is their appeal What is it that makes so-called respectable people indulge in peculiar ceremonies, dressed in fanciful costumes uttering blood-curdling oaths of loyalty with the threat of death hanging over them should they reveal the...

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Sherlock Holmes has charmed and fascinated millions of people around the world since his first appearance over a century ago. But who is Holmes The world's most famous detective A drug addict with a heart as cold as ice A millstone around the neck of his creator This book discusses this iconic fictional creation.

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They are tough. They are the fastest, coolest gunslingers of the sixties and they don't talk much. They are the heroes of the Italian Spaghetti West and they changed the Western forever. Clint Eastwood's poncho-clad, cigar-smoking Man With No Name is the enduring symbol of the genre and his Dollars trilogy with Sergio Leone...

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People have been gambling, in one form or another, for as long as history itself. Why Money, entertainment, escape and a desire to win are all traditional explanations. Arguably, however, these are secondary considerations to a higher order purpose: a craving for control. Gambling offers a means of gaining authority over the unknown,...

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A commentary on film noir and the forms of Hollywood story-telling, in which the characters of Noah Cross, Norma Desmond, Norman Bates, Harry Lime start to meet each other outside the films as if they were real people with real needs and passions. It is ultimately an examination on how movies affect the way we think.

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She's no angel...

Tess is just a humble milkmaid when the local landowner has his wicked way. Her new beau, the smarmy Angel Clare, is none too pleased when he finds out she's already been deflowered. What is a girl to do Bloody revenge of course, and an ending to touch the hardest of hearts.

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Jersey fishing captain, Jean Cotterell is rescued by a French frigate - The Hortense - off the Grand Banks of Nova Scotia in May 1794. His fishing vessel has foundered and he is the sole survivor. The Hortense is part of Republican Admiral Jan Van Stabel's great fleet of over 100 ships bringing corn to France. Lord...

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Provides a basic introduction and general advice for people wishing to develop their skills as actors or actresses.

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The Art of Screenplays is a working handbook for writers with stories to tell. Addressing the key issues of creativity and craft, its aim is to connect with our natural understanding of story, to demystify the screenwriter's art, and to enable fresh, original and authentic writing....

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The Art of Script Editing provides a comprehensive overview of this vital role, examining its responsibilities and functions during all stages of the development process, both in film and television....