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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 this cultural biography, New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson examines Joan Didion's influence through the lens of American mythmaking. As a young girl, Didion was infatuated with John Wayne and his on-screen bravado, and was fascinated by her California pioneer ancestry and the infamous Donner Party. The mythos that preoccupied her early years continued to influence her work as a magazine writer and film critic in New York, offering glimmers of the many stories Didion told herself that would come to unravel over the course of her career. But out west, show business beckoned.

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 ...

A novelization of the hit horror-comedy spoof of slow-moving Gothic soap operas of the 1970s, Grave Mood Rings.

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.

Robert Shaw unforgettably commanded attention as the weathered seaman Captain Quint in the blockbuster sensation, Jaws. But what came before and after that landmark film is as dramatic as the hunt for the great white shark itself. Capturing the many facets of the vibrant, generous, and sometimes polarizing man is his nephew, Christopher, who explores the forces that shaped a dynamic personality—including Robert's indomitable mother, his deeply troubled father, and his activist sister, Joanna, with whom Robert shared an unbreakable bond.

‘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.

In this unofficial title, Rebecca Jennings takes the most iconic and unforgettable moments from Love Island to remind us dating should be fun—not just tolerable. A witty love letter to Love Island superfans, hopeless romantics, and serial swipers, Be the Bombshell will teach you to demand what you want unapologetically and to tell the difference between what’s worth the compromise and what’s settling for less than you deserve.

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-...

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.

This book begins by asking the listener if they can write a Black character. It then asks the listener questions about their knowledge and understanding of race and racism. Exploring the popular representation of law and order, healthcare and celebrity in the entertainment industry, and comparing this with the reality of these institutions throughout history and today, Lubimbi opens up the discussion and offers solutions to problems surrounding race, representation, and stereotyping.

In a captivating realm where cinematic narratives enchant countless viewers, how can one harmonize their faith with the craft of filmmaking? The Wages of Cinema encourages a deep dive into this relationship, drawing upon the significant reflections of Dorothy L. Sayers defending the authenticity of art and truth's manifestation.

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 ...

Thelma & Louise, the 1991 film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis, has been described as a road movie, a buddy movie, a feminist parable, and only incidentally as a Western. An Oscar winner for first-time screenwriter Callie Khouri, Thelma & Louise catalyzed a national conversation about women, violence, and self-determination in a Hollywood still shrugging off the West of John Wayne and in an America that still viewed women as accessories to the national mythology.