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El primer libro de Todopoderosos. Todos tenemos películas supuestamente malas que no podemos dejar de ver una y otra vez. Cintas denostadas por público y crítica que, por diversos motivos, se nos han quedado pegadas, se han ganado un lugar en nuestro corazon.Armados de argumentos, referencias y sentido del humor, Juan Gomez- Jurado, Rodrigo Cortes, Javier Cansado y Arturo Gonzalez-Campos defienden en este libro este tipo de peliculas. A traves de joyas desconocidas, placeres culpables, obras nostalgicas y bodrios divertidisimos, nos invitan a reconectar con el cine mas alla de puntuaciones y tendencias efimeras para vivirlo como lo que es: una experiencia intelectual pero, sobre todo, emocional.Ilustrado por Rafa Mata.

This biography, lavishly illustrated, traces Deans development as an actor through his film work and numerous lesser-known roles in the theatre and television.

In 1974, a low-budget, no-star horror movie was unleashed on the world, causing panic among the censors and provoking glee from its intended audience. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is still as powerful today as when it was first seen almost thirty years ago, and will return to the screens in a high profile remake this Halloween. Now, in this long-awaited companion to Tobe Hoopers groundbreaking film, Stefan Jaworzyn gives us the inside story of one of the most successful, controversial and influential horror films ever made, as well as in-depth coverage of the three sequels, various documentaries and other movies also based on the life of serial killer Ed Gein. Packed with exclusive interviews, rare and unseen pictures, and with a foreword from the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface himself, Gunnar Hansen!

F. Scott Fitzgeralds The Pat Hobby Series is a collection of 17 short stories that follow the misadventures of Pat Hobby, a washed-up screenwriter trying to regain his former glory in 1940s Hollywood. The stories are known for their satirical take on the film industry, highlighting the pitfalls and struggles faced by those trying to make it big in showbiz. Fitzgeralds witty and sharp writing style combined with his insider knowledge of Hollywood at the time makes these stories both entertaining and thought-provoking. This collection is a valuable look into the glamorous yet cutthroat world of the Golden Age of Hollywood. F. Scott Fitzgeralds own experiences in Hollywood during the 1930s inspired The Pat Hobby Series. Having faced his own share of challenges in the film industry, Fitzgerald brings a unique perspective to these stories, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of those working behind the camera. His keen observations and vivid characters add depth to the narrative, making The Pat Hobby Series a must-read for fans of Fitzgerald and classic American literature. I highly recommend The Pat Hobby Series to readers who enjoy satirical fiction, classic literature, and stories set in Hollywoods golden era. Fitzgeralds masterful storytelling and insightful commentary on the entertainment industry make this collection a timeless and engaging read.

A rare, intimate portrait of Hollywoods reigning blockbuster auteur whose deeply personal billion-dollar movies have established him as the most successful director to come out of the British Isles since Alfred Hitchcock. A masterclass . . . brilliant. Immersive, detailed, meticulous, privileged inside-dope. - Craig Raine More than just the tinkerings of a glass watchmaker, Christopher Nolans films have an unerring grasp of the way time makes us feel. Time steals people away in his films, and he takes careful note of the theft. Time is Nolans great antagonist, his lifelong nemesis. He seems almost to take it personally. Written with the full cooperation of Nolan himself, who granted Tom Shone access to never-before-seen photographs, storyboards and sketches, the book is a deep-dive into the directors films, influences, methods and obsessions. Here for the first time is Nolan on his dislocated, transatlantic childhood, how he dreamed up the plot of Inception lying awake one night in his dorm at school, his colour-blindness and its effect on Memento, his obsession with puzzles and optical illusions - and much, much more. Written by one of our most penetrating critics, The Nolan Variations is a landmark study of one of the twenty-first centurys most dazzling cinematic artists.Christopher Nolan is a wonderfully unlikely contemporary filmmaker. Were fortunate indeed to have him, and fortunate now to have this book. - William Gibson

In 1973 Sophie Neville was cast as Titty alongside Virginia McKenna, Ronald Fraser and Suzanna Hamilton in the film Swallows & Amazons. Made before the advent of digital technology, the child stars lived out Arthur Ransomes epic adventure in the great outdoors without ever seeing a script. Encouraged by her mother, Sophie Neville kept a diary about her time filming on location in the lakes and mountains of Cumbria. Bouncy and effervescent, extracts from her childhood diary are interspersed among her memories of the cast and crew as well as photographs, maps and newspaper articles, offering a childs eye view of the making of the film from development to premiere - and the aftermath.

In 1973 Sophie Neville was cast as Titty alongside Virginia McKenna, Ronald Fraser and Suzanna Hamilton in the film Swallows & Amazons. Made before the advent of digital technology, the child stars lived out Arthur Ransomes epic adventure in the great outdoors without ever seeing a script. Encouraged by her mother, Sophie Neville kept a diary about her time filming on location in the lakes and mountains of Cumbria. Bouncy and effervescent, extracts from her childhood diary are interspersed among her memories of the cast and crew as well as photographs, maps and newspaper articles, offering a childs eye view of the making of the film from development to premiere - and the aftermath.

In his most innovative and technically challenging film, The Birds, Alfred Hitchcock follows the success of Psycho with a modernist, avant garde horror-thriller, which has spawned many imitators and triggered the cycle for disaster and man versus nature films. Now to mark The Birds 50th anniversary in 2013 and the digitally restored Blu-Ray release, The Making of Hitchcocks The Birds is the first book-length treatment on the production of this modernist masterpiece. Featuring new interviews with stars Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren and Veronica Cartwright, as well as sketches and storyboards from Hitchcocks A-List technical team, Robert Boyle, Albert Whitlock and Harold Michelson, the book charts every aspect of the films production all set against the tumultuous backdrop of the 1962 Cuban missile crisis and JFKs presidency. Using unpublished material from the Alfred Hitchcock Collection, Evan Hunter files, Peggy Robertson papers and Robert Boyles artwork, this book will be the ultimate guide to Hitchcocks most ambitious film.The Making of Hitchcocks The Birds analyses the films modernist underpinnings, from art director Robert Boyles initial sketches influenced by Munchs The Scream, to the groundbreaking electronic score by pioneering German composers Remi Gassmann and Oskar Sala. The entire production process is analysed in detail, illustrated with rare behind the scenes production stills and storyboards. There is also a timeline detailing the films production to its release at MOMA in New York, and the 1963 Cannes Film Festival.

Released in 1985,Day of the Deadwas the final film of George A. Romeros classic zombie trilogy, which forever changed the face of horror filmmaking. Set in an apocalyptic world where the living-dead epidemic has wiped out most of humanity, the movie quickly acquired cult status, and with one remake released in 2008 and another planned for 2014 its influence on popular culture can still be felt today. Now, for the first time, the full history of the making of the iconic original film is revealed. Drawing on a wealth of exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, author Lee Karr leaves no stone unturned in detailing the movies preproduction, shoot, release, and legacy. Filled with behind-the-scenes gossip and previously unpublished stories from the set, as well as over 100 full-color photos, this book givesDay of the Deadthe resurrection it deserves.

British film company Hammer Films produced a wide selection of popular films from 1937 to 1979. The studio is principally known for its horror films made from the 1950s-1970s.Hammer Horror films were extremely popular. They were and still are - well regarded, and innovative with many new artistic elements and increasingly adult and violent content.Hammer Horror films had many iconic stars such as Sir Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing; the glamorous women of Hammer Horror were a staple.Find out more about the Hammer Horror series with this book.

On The Town... High Society... From Here To Eternity... The Man With The Golden Arm... Guys and Dolls... The Manchurian Candidate... Van Ryans Express... The films of Frank Sinatra are startling in their diversity and sheer range. Musicals, comedies, thrillers, war films, intense dramas, sagas of small town America. In The Frank Sinatra Film Guide, Daniel OBrien provides detailed information on all of Sinatras movies, co-stars, collaborators and directors - and naturally, full details on all the musical numbers from the films. As well as reassessing Sinatras contribution to a wide variety of screen genres, OBrien restates the case for Sinatra as a major and innovative film actor. A true film star, even if he had never sung a note

Walter Salless film The Motorcycle Diaries follows the journey made by the young medical student Che Guevara across Argentina, through Chile, to Peru. At the climax, Guevara exhorts his audience to see beyond their borders and embrace a truly continental identity. This vision lives on today, in the work of a new generation of South American filmmakers. Following the buena onda, the good wave that included the Brazilian favela film City of God, the 2000s saw a renaissance in the continents cinema, with such diverse Argentine movies as Nine Queens and The Holy Girl, and dazzling new work from Uruguay, Chile and Peru. The new directors have won prizes at major film festivals, been nominated for Oscars, and captured the imagination of audiences worldwide. Many tackle the question of identity amid the ever-changing political and social landscapes of their troubled countries, while developing a network of collaboration and inspiration across the continent. This book featured interviews with the most significant voices of this Latin new wave - people who are bonded by blood, politics, strife, courage, ingenuity, and a shared desire and splendid resolve to make movies.

Offering portraits of such key figures as the Lumière brothers, Georges Méliès, Charles Pathé and Léon Gaumont, he looks at the early pioneers who transformed a fairground novelty into a global indus

The Carry On film series is a British institution with a long running series of much loved films. The series had many famous moments and stars some of best British comedy actors and actresses.Learn more about the stars, crew, locations, production, filming, money, anecdotes, critics, fans and more in this book about the world of the Carry On series - The Bumper Book of Carry On Trivia

A multifaceted dissection of the infamous noir film ... good reading for any American cinema buffKirkus Chinatown is the Holy Grail of 1970s cinema. Its ending is the most notorious in American film and its closing line of dialogue the most haunting. Here for the first time is the incredible true story of its making. In Sam Wassons telling, it becomes the defining story of its most colorful characters. Here is Jack Nicholson at the height of his powers, embarking on his great, doomed love affair with Anjelica Huston. Here is director Roman Polanski, both predator and prey, haunted by the savage murder of his wife, returning to Los Angeles, where the seeds of his own self-destruction are quickly planted. Here is the fevered deal-making of "The Kid" Robert Evans, the most consummate of producers. Here too is Robert Townes fabled script, widely considered the greatest original screenplay ever written. Wasson for the first time peels off layers of myth to provide the true account of its creation. Looming over the story of this classic movie is the imminent eclipse of the 70s filmmaker-friendly studios as they gave way to the corporate Hollywood we know today.

The 1980s was a golden age for British comedy. There were many sitcoms made, with traditional series such as Yes, Minister and Only Fools and Horses, as well as new inventive shows such as The Young Ones. A new style of alternative comedy created many memorable shows. As well as sitcoms, there were a huge number of sketch and stand up comedy shows, both traditional and more radical in style.Find out more about the huge range of comedy in Britain in 1980s with this book.

Suffering from superhero fatigue? Superhero films are ten a penny these days and often disappoint with their cardboard characters and tiresome CGI destruction. Though this genre is increasingly the object of snooty disdain from film industry royalty there have been many great superhero films which are simply great films period - irrespective of genre.This book will hopefully remind you that not all superhero films are the same. Lets attempt to separate the wheat from the chaff and count down the 100 best superhero movies of all time.

Tardes de Cinemateca reúne la tan breve como intensa obra de un poeta encabalgado entre los siglos XX y XXI; rememora las funciones cinematográficas vespertinas a las que asistió Alberto Acosta-Pérez (La Habana, 1955-2012), quien no es un nombre de paso para la literatura cubana. La critica, que no podra olvidarlo si es labor de analisis serio, tiene en ello una cuidadosa orientacion acerca de uno de los afectos esenciales de este autor. Algunos de sus poemas figuran entre lo mas hermoso alcanzado por la poesia cubana. Los once que aqui se han agrupado son el mejor testimonio de esa sensibilidad hacia el septimo arte.Estas evocaciones son de un poeta a cuyo alrededor: "vienen y van fantasmas que no veo, / que saludan o preguntan sin entender".

Arriba, en el cielo. ¿Es un ave? ¿Es un avión? No, es el enorme cartel de la última película de superhéroes, esa que va a copar la mayoría de las pantallas de cine de su ciudad. Esa que va a aparecer por un rato en todos lados, en todas las tapas de revistas, en todos los locales de comidas rapidas, y que luego dara lugar a otra, y a otra mas. ¿Como es que estos seres coloridos y con vidas mas grandes que cualquier vida se encargaron de salvar a Hollywood y hacerlo mas poderoso que nunca? ¿Por que habitantes del pasado de las revistas para niños hoy son vehiculos de ideas nada ingenuas en el mundo de los adultos? ¿Que extraño lazo une el 11 de Septiembre y el derrumbe de las Torres Gemelas con un mapache armado hasta los dientes?En este libro, Juan Manuel Dominguez les saca la mascara y la capa a estos señores, señoritas y bichos, y nos cuenta por que vale la pena ver estas peliculas y que nos dicen sobre el mundo electrico que nos toca vivir. Sumerjanse en estas paginas y salgan a volar.

Stranger Things Facts for Kids offers a veritable cavalcade of trivia and facts all about the popular Netflix science fiction show.A host of facts about fashion, monsters, the cast, music, references, locations and even bloopers and mistakes.Grab yourself a waffle and can of New Coke and get ready for a humongous feast of Stranger Things trivia!