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Two Captains. Two Eras. One Enduring Question: What Defines Greatness in Command? For decades, the debate has raged among Starfleet enthusiasts and cultural critics alike: James T. Kirk, the audacious trailblazer of the final frontier, or Jean-Luc Picard, the sagacious diplomat and philosopher-king of a more complex age? To Boldly Know: Kirk vs. Picard – Command Styles That Shaped a Galaxy doesn't just ask who was "better"—it launches a deep, insightful analysis into the very essence of their leadership, exploring how their unique approaches shaped not only their legendary careers but ...

From a longtime Vanity Fair writer and editor, a delightfully entertaining, intelligent, and illuminating history and tribute to teen movies—from Rebel Without a Cause to Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and on to John Hughes, Mean Girls, The Hunger Games, and more.

In 1984, a new vision of horror was unleashed upon terrified moviegoers—a razor-gloved bogeyman who slashed his way through the children of those who had murdered him years before. In doing so, this cinematic monster would not just invade the dreams of his victims but give those watching a brand-new nightmare to fear forever.

Superman es el superhéroe más famoso de todos los tiempos y hace mucho tiempo que traspasó las páginas de los cómics para formar parte de la cultura popular. Este libro repasa todas sus adaptaciones al cine, desde la versión interpretada por George Reeves en Superman y los hombres topo hasta Batman v Superman, pasando, cómo no, por el mítico filme de Richard Donner con Christopher Reeve, sus secuelas, Superman returns y El hombre de acero, así como por otros intentos de llevar al hijo de Krypton al celuloide.

Stallone y Schwarzenegger, Schwarzenegger y Stallone: ambos actores representan como pocos el lado más amable del éxito al haber hecho de sus vidas el manual del perfecto triunfador. Ellos supieron ampliar el concepto de espectáculo, ser las estrellas más taquilleras y conseguir que filmes como Rocky, Terminator, Rambo, Conan, Cobra o Depredador formen parte de la historia del cine Este libro rinde tributo a estos dos iconos cinematográficos y culturales mediante el repaso de sus carreras, pero enfocándolas desde un prisma diferente. Sus filmografías tienen muchos puntos en común y ...

Sumérgete en la oscuridad seductora de Dexter Morgan como nunca antes. Con la voz inconfundible de su autor, el crítico y programador de festivales Sherif M. Awad, este audiolibro traza la evolución del antihéroe más célebre de la televisión —desde la primera chispa creativa de Jeff Lindsay, pasando por la aclamada serie original, hasta los renacimientos New Blood y Original Sin.

Este libro reúne aquellas anécdotas, datos, cifras y curiosidades más llamativas que los 40 años de historia de la saga nos han dejado. Es una recopilación que ha bebido de libros, revistas, cómics, películas, documentales y cualquier otro medio para que, en su conjunto, todos los pasajes de este libro confieran una visión nueva, fresca e, incluso, divertida de Star Wars.

‘Hey, how you doing readers? Adam Buxton here… Let's begin with a recap. No, don't skip it! It's great stuff in the form of a montage of scenes from a film that would certainly revive the flagging fortunes of the cinema were it to be made: The Adam Buxton Story…’ So begins Love You, Bye – Adam Buxton’s wonderful follow up to the bestselling Ramble Book.

Step Into Walnut Grove Like Never Before What really happened behind the scenes of Little House on the Prairie? Was Walnut Grove ever that charming? And just how much of Nellie Oleson's drama was rooted in truth? Walnut Grove Revisited is a smart, nostalgic, and often laugh-out-loud exploration of the beloved television series that defined a generation. Author Jenna Bird blends rich historical context with entertaining behind-the-scenes insights to show how the 1970s and 1980s TV phenomenon—shaped by Michael Landon’s iconic vision—transformed gritty pioneer reality into cozy, family-...

On July 1st, 1934, the PCA began rigorously enforcing the Hays Code, and a period of moralistic governance and censorship in the motion picture industry commenced. It was the Great Depression, also a period of economic hardship. America wouldn’t enter World War II until the end of 1941. The people wanted entertainment… a distraction from the realities of life. And despite having to wear a code-adorned straitjacket, Hollywood delivered… producing some of the most epic, memorable, cherished, and enduring films ever made. Take a journey with former Sentinel Ridge Pictures producer and ...

Torture porn, shock-for-shock’s sake, violence that doesn’t serve the plot, and characters you hate — what was going on in the 2000s in horror cinema? And why were audiences hungry for it? Millennial Nasties takes a critical but appreciative look at an oft-ignored subset of horror. This book dissects the English-language horror films of the 2000s and the cultural events they were responding to.

Ever spotted a quilt in a classic film or wondered if that embroidered cloak meant more than it seemed? Welcome to the magical crossroads of Hollywood and handcraft. Threads of the Silver Screen: Fun Facts About Threads, Textiles & Onscreen Stitchery is a one-of-a-kind journey through over 1,000 surprising and delightful movie moments where fabric stole the show. Whether it’s a knitted scarf that sparked a fashion craze, a hidden message stitched into a costume hem, or the quilt that quietly carried the emotional weight of a scene—this book uncovers the fascinating role of textiles in ...

The Producer's Guide to Transmedia offers advice on how to fund, develop, produce and distribute content across multiple platforms, drawing on Nuno Bernardo’s ten years experience of Transmedia storytelling and production for global audiences. This guide analyses how multiplatform can bring extra revenues and help producers connect directly to audiences and create entry points through which consumers can become immersed in content. It encompasses a series of case studies discussing ideas and concepts of how Transmedia can be key to promoting and engaging with audiences around a ...