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Jazz in My Soul/A Marvin Gaye Fantasy a thought-provoking one act musical stage play. A delightful, fantasy, dream sequence about a woman who dreams of Marvin every April 1st (the day of his death) for over 30 years. Every year her dream is the same, until the day of our play, that is when the dream takes an unsuspected twist.

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Her popularity among peers, directors, and fellow performers, was contradicted by her near paranoia in demanding privacy and remoteness in her private life.

The book's bibliography includes dozens of references to reviews in film periodicals, as well as excerpts from reviews of nearly all her films.

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A comprehensive, original and accessible account of all aspects of Jean Cocteau's work in the cinema. The first major study in English for over forty years. Casts new light on Cocteau's most celebrated films as well as the lesser known ones. -- .

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An analysis of all Jean Renoir's sound films, including those he made in Hollywood. Giving an account of critical debates concerning Renoir, and focusing on areas such as gender, nation and ethnicity, the book asks us to rethink our understanding of Renoir's political commitment.

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"This classic in the literature of cinema represents the convergence of the three leading figures of French film: Jean Renoir, universally considered the greatest French director; Andre Bazin, the outs"

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Film historian Michael Temple explores the intense career of Jean Vigo, one of the legendary figures of world cinema, and asks why he has had such a long-lasting impact on film culture around the world. -- .

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This volume offers a new interpretation of the whole of Godard's career in cinema. Drawing examples from all periods of Godard's filmmaking, it examines the parallels between the director's innovative approach to film form and wider developments in French culture and thought since 1950. -- .

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The cult SkySports Soccer Saturday anchorman delivers a Sunday Times bestseller a volley of entertaining and informative anecdotes about life in front of the videprinter.

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This reference work on the life and career of Jones, who was married to David O. Selznick, is divided into seven parts: a biography, a chronology, a filmography, a guide to her work in radio, television and theatre, a list of awards and nominations, a bibliography and obituaries.

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Memorable Broadway roles are illustrated with scenes from Streetcar, The Fourposter (with Hume Cronyn, 1951), Five Finger Exercise (1959), A Delicate Balance (with Cronyn, 1966), The Gin Game (1977), Rose (1981), and Foxfire (with Cronyn, 1982).

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Films about religion have a habit of stirring up controversy - witness Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ and The Life of Brian! Mel Gibson's film is therefore following in a long tradition.

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Short, medium, and full-length films and monumental mini-series are included--from Evald Schrom's 12-minute Psalm/Zalm to Dan Curtis's 18-hour War and Remembrance.

The second part of the book provides a section of comprehensive indexes, cross-referencing all films by subject (e.g.

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The first complete study of one of Britain's leading television writers, Jimmy McGovern. With chapters covering series such as Brookside, Cracker, The Street and Accused, the book also analyses a key period in the history of television drama. -- .

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Offers an analysis of the four collaborative sitcoms of Jimmy Perry and David Croft, 'Dad's Army', 'It Ain't half Hot, Mum!', 'Hi-de-Hi!' and 'You Rang M'Lord'. Considers the themes and ideas that run through the series in terms of their representation of class and gender, and in terms of other sitcoms and cultures which produced them. -- .

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An introduction to the cultural history of jingju, from its origin to the present, with case studies demonstrating its practice and aesthetics.

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This book tells the story of her fascinating career and provides full information for her many performances.

A short biography of Fontaine begins the book and overviews the rivalry between Fontaine and her sister, her disappointing marriages, her illnesses, and her productive and rewarding career as an entertainer.

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Two major new screenplays by the inimitable, award-winning Stephen Poliakoff made for the BBC and HBO Films and due to be broadcast in autumn 2007 . A stellar cast led by Michael Gambon and Dame Maggie Smith feature in these exquisite, major new films that are linked by a grand house and memories of the past.

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Appearing in about 60 films and dozens of stage and radio productions, John Barrymore (1882-1942) was arguably the most idolized performing arts figure of his generation.

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This volume explores John Ford's preoccupations throughout his long career, showing how he attempted to come to terms with American history, with how America kept changing its relationship with history and how many of the myths of the West were just that myths.

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This reference book provides researchers an opportunity to locate information about John Ford.

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In film history, Wayne has a place as one of the great stars, perhaps even one of the great actors.

This book provides a full introduction to the study of John Wayne: his life, the components of his image, and the resources available for further inquiry.