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Final Thoughts: Jerry Springer tells the fascinating story of a Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany who became the beloved mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio before morphing into a symbol of cultural decline. Through dozens of intimate and revealing interviews with those who knew Springer best—from his big sister to his early political aides to the producers who shaped his show—listeners will be transported into the world of this singular figure’s rise to notoriety, and his fascinating struggle to reconcile his status as “the king of trash TV” with his lifelong dream of returning to politics.

The Chosen brings Jesus’ teachings to the screen. Now bring additional understanding of His teachings to your life. A captivating exploration of New Testament living and traditions, this immersive book from one of the most popular commentators on the beloved television series takes listeners on a spiritual journey to see Jesus and comprehend the Bible like never before.

In Gandolfini, critic and historian Jason Bailey traces the twinned stories of the man and the unforgettable roles he played. Gandolfini’s roots were working class, raised in northern New Jersey as the son of Italian immigrants, and acting was something he loved for a long time before he could see it as a career. It wasn’t until he was well into his bohemian twenties that he dedicated himself to a life on the stage and screen.

The second edition of Inside Section One: Creating and Producing TV's La Femme Nikita is an expanded and updated version designed to provide listeners—and in particular, TV and film students—with a thorough understanding of the TV production experience, using the critically-acclaimed and award-winning TV series La Femme Nikita as a case study.

Packed with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, cultural insights, and debates about violence in the media, this is an explosive no-holds-barred report from the front lines of Hollywood mythmaking. A must-listen for Rambo fans, movies buffs, and anyone interested in American culture.

Now, with The Golden Hour, Specktor blends memoir, cultural criticism, and narrative history to tell the story of the modern motion picture industry—illuminating the conflict between art and business that has played out over the last seventy-five years in Hollywood. Braiding his own story with that of his father, mother (a talented screenwriter whose career was cut short), and figures ranging from Jack Nicholson to CAA’s Michael Ovitz, Specktor reveals how Hollywood became a laboratory for the eternal struggle between art, labor, and capital.

"I can't believe all these timeless records came from a fish worker from the north of England..." ‘Always and Forever’ is a biopic that follows Rod Temperton's meteoric rise from working on a cold English fish market to penning some of soul music’s biggest hits. The film script recounts Rod’s early years in Cleethorpes as a nerdy-looking organist with dreams of becoming a renowned composer. Rod answers an advert in a music magazine and moves to Germany to join the soul band Heatwave as their keyboard player. He then introduces the group to his first attempts at composing soul songs,...

Whether you've just felt the spark of inspiration for a new story idea, or you’re putting your finished screenplay in front of producers, managers, and agents… You need a logline. A logline is one simple sentence, but an incredibly powerful tool that can help you throughout the screenwriting process. In the development and writing phases, a good logline will help you unlock your story, understand the movie you’re writing, and keep you aiming for the right target so you don’t get lost along the way. And when your screenplay is finished, a good logline will intrigue listeners, stand ...

Discover the six plot points at the heart of every romantic comedy. Learn to use the simple framework of great movies to make your unique romcom leap off the page. From the author of The Screenplay Outline Workbook, this concise-but-powerful guide demystifies 3-act structure and equips writers with an essential tool for crafting powerful stories. Screenplay consultant and screenwriting teacher Naomi Beaty has spent over a decade helping countless writers turn their movie ideas into great screenplays, and in Romcom Structure Made Easy she distills key lessons into concrete guidance you can ...

Why read The Wheel of Sitcom? Because you’ve laughed. You’ve groaned. You’ve fallen asleep to the sound of canned applause or the soothing murmur of small-town life. Maybe you grew up with Lucy or Jerry or Homer… or maybe you’re just discovering the joy of a perfectly timed one-liner. In The Wheel of Sitcom, author Joe Stevens takes you on a warm, witty, and occasionally baffled journey through 100 sitcoms, old and new — from the black-and-white days of The Andy Griffith Show to the fast-cut chaos of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Part review, part memoir, part love letter to the comedy ...

The importance of the 1970s for the horror genre cannot be disputed. Cultural and social change was all too prevalent, resulting in a sudden shift in expectations for the loyal horror fan. Some could argue that this decade gave birth to the slasher film, while a new style of unforgiving exploitation cinema was also emerging. This third book within the First Scream to the Last series will catalogue a wide selection of genre pieces from arguably its most influential era, allowing the reader to capture this polarizing decade throughout each year. Once again supported by insightful ...

Step into the dark and intricate world of Dexter Morgan like never before. Dexter's Dark Passenger: A Killer's Path on TV is a comprehensive exploration of the antihero who captivated audiences and redefined the boundaries between good and evil. This book delves into the origins of Dexter—from the moment Jeff Lindsay conceived a character who was as methodically dangerous as he was disturbingly relatable, to the evolution of his dual existence on television.

Zach—my arrogant next-door neighbor—becomes the hope my grieving heart never expected. My best friend’s brother, Zach Thornton, is back in Cherry Lane. But he’s here with one goal: to bulldoze my shop for his grand vision. Zach, an ex-athlete turned businessman, is ready to modernize Cherry Lane, no matter the cost. He wants to buy Floral Haven, but I’m not selling. I can’t. Every inch of this shop has my late husband’s legacy, and I’m not ready to let go. We clash over everything, but working together to save our businesses changes everything. The tension ignites an ...

AUMENTARÁS EXPLOSIVAMENTE TUS SUSCRIPTORES, VISUALIZACIONES y VENTAS En serio, no es ninguna broma, pongo la MANO EN EL FUEGO de que sólo aplicando las TÉCNICAS, TRUCOS y SECRETOS de YouTube recogidos en este manual, tu canal despegará como un cohete. Porque este no es uno de tantos "libros de youtubers". Es todo un Manual completísimo (Algunos la han definido como «La Enciclopedia de Youtube») con un sistema que es PRÁCTICO y FUNCIONA. Lo he visto centenares de veces, canales sin movimiento que han subiiiiiiiiiido como la espuma aplicando lo que hay aquí. Un sistema con Trucos y ...

Ride the High Country helped the genre mature and adapt to turbulent, changing times. It launched Peckinpah's career by invoking the themes of honor, loyalty, and compromised ideals, the destruction of the West and its heroes, and the difficulty of doing right in an unjust world--themes developed to their pinnacle in Peckinpah's later masterpiece, The Wild Bunch.

Filmmaking for Beginners: How to Start Your Own Independent Film Company serves as a comprehensive roadmap for aspiring filmmakers who are eager to navigate the complex landscape of the indie film industry and elevate their projects to the level of a full-fledged film company. This book not only demystifies the process of starting and running a successful film production company but also provides actionable strategies and insider knowledge that empower filmmakers to scale their operations and achieve sustainable success. What You'll Receive in This Book: Vision and Goals: Learn how to ...

"Star Trek was explicitly crafted by its creator, Gene Roddenberry, into a humanist manifesto; the stories Trek told were humanist parables, putting forth the core philosophies to which he was devoted: equality, reason, integrity, fairness, opportunity, community. I was soaking them up before I even really understood what they were. I didn’t know it way back in 1972, but Star Trek had already made a humanist of me. It just took me a while to discover that there was a word for it. "This book is a celebration of both the stories and the values they inculcated in me. It is a humanism primer,...

As any actor, producer, director, or screenwriter can attest, working in the movie business isn't easy. After Jack Nicholson filmed his first screen test for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, studio mogul Louis B. Mayer politely told him afterwards: "I don't know what we can use you for, but if we ever do need you, we'll need you real bad.” In the late 1960s, Paul, John, George, and Ringo–better known as The Beatles–were set to star in a movie version of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings, until Tolkien objected over the loudness of their music.

🔥 A Must-Read for Every Marvel Fan! 🔥 The Marvel Cinematic Universe is constantly evolving, expanding its multiverse of stories, heroes, and villains. With every new phase, fans are left with burning questions, wild theories, and an insatiable hunger for what’s next. This book is your ultimate guide to the future of the MCU! 🔍 What’s Inside? ✅ The Next Big Bad – Who will replace Thanos as the greatest threat to the Marvel Universe? ✅ Secret Wars & Beyond – How Marvel’s biggest comic event could reshape everything. ✅ The X-Men Arrive – What to expect when the ...

I walked into an auditorium to find a group of artist perform, "la danse des sauvages," or simply the dance of the savages, with a dozen few people watching them from the benches, I asked for what purpose were they doing it for, was it a performance of sorts? When a director replied instantly claiming that he wanted to show the world how savage we are, any form of entertainment that promotes violence, encourages civil disobedience and harden people's hearts is savage, however peacefully it may be presented, what matters most is the outcome.