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In Russia, cinema has become genuinely independent, as a commercial as well as an artistic medium. This book presents the history of Russian cinema from the beginning of film onwards and presents a narrative of both the industry and its key films in the context of Russia's social and political history.

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With advice for anyone wanting to launch or maintain their professional singing career, this manual focuses on the realities of making a living in singing. It covers a range of singing styles, with tips on everything from finding the right singing teacher and getting an agent to performing live.

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"True Blood" is a critically acclaimed television adaptation of the bestselling "Southern Vampire" mysteries. Covering the show's first two seasons, this book includes pieces on: Vampire Bill's season 2 slide from hot to not; what a Louisiana setting adds to the traditional vampire myth; and why the television series had to differ from the books.

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An empowerment manifesto for creatives, misfits, innovators, and disruptors

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'The strong point of the books in this series is the distinctive voices of the writers, their attitudes and how these are reflected in their plays. Smart chronologies and brief annotated bibliographies give the books a student-friendly feel and all are readable and jargon-free.' - Aleks Sierz

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One of the world's foremost acting teachers -- who taught such actors as Rachel McAdams, Tatiana Maslany, Scott Speedman, and Sarah Gadon to name but a few -- shares 30-plus years of insight into the art of acting.

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Providing readers with practical knowledge for performing in front of the camera, this updated edition includes new exercises for on-camera skills; chapters on imagination and movement; and material on character development, monologues, visual focus and playing comedy.

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Acting in television commercials is fun, challenging, and often very lucrative. Fridell offers tips and advice that can give actors the edge necessary to break in and keep on working, including how to get started with a winning resum, producing a dynamic headshot, and finding a terrific agent.

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After writing a monologue on the subjects of Israel and Palestine, playwright David Hare forced himself to make his debut on the professional stage at the age of 51. This is his hilarious diary of his experiences in London and on Broadway, and a personal examination of acting and performance.

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Widely know for his portrayal of Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films, Alan Rickman is also one of Britain's greatest stage actors. In this biography, the author encompasses the private, professional and political life of this enigmatic, charismatic and intensely private actor.

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(Pause.) That sound you hear is the sea. (Pause.) I mention it because the sound is so strange, so unlike the sound of the sea, that if you didn't see what it was you wouldn't know what it was.

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An informal history of the movies told through some of cinema's best-loved scenes, from the early days of Hollywood to the present day.

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At last in paperback, and fully updated, one of the world's most famous, fabulous, and utterly distinctive film directors tells us all about himself.

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In his own words, one of American cinema's most incorrigible mavericks reflects on a brilliant career

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Filmmakers responded to the social, political, and cultural conditions of the time, notably the Reagan presidency and the rebirth of the Cold War, which Hollywood films both embraced and critiqued. This book examines the films that marked the decade such as "Ordinary People", "Body Heat", "Blade Runner", "Zelig", "Platoon", "Top Gun", and others.