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What are the dying words of Charles Foster Kane in Citizen
Kane? In The Matrix, does Neo take the blue pill or the red
pill? From Steven Spielberg to Martin Scorsese, Alfred
Hitchcock to Werner Herzog test your knowledge of the movies with
this lively and entertaining puzzle book. Packed with history,
facts, puzzles and images of all the most famous movies, stars and
director, it will make the perfect Christmas gift. Covering
all genres of film from horror to sci-fi, superhero to art
house, the book will suit both film aficionados, who know the
details of every Godfather film, to those who just love a weekend
blockbuster. Organized thematically, there are sections on
all the key genres of film from all periods. The puzzles are
designed so that you can work out the answers if you don’t know
them already, so you don’t have to be a film expert in order to
enjoy the book. Written by Ian Smith, with the puzzles
generated by expert puzzle creator, Gareth Moore.Â
From Eastenders to Dr Who, Desert Island Discs to Monty Pyton, The
Office to Peaky Blinders, test your knowledge of the history of the
BBC and all your favourite programmes with this OFFICIAL puzzle
book. From casual quizzers to trivia obsessives, everyone will love
this light-hearted and fun book of puzzles and quzzes, released to
mark the 100th birthday of the oldest and most famous broadcasting
company in the world. Learn about the organisation's history, from
its beginnings right up until the present day, discovering all
about its fantastic programmes, from comedy, drama and news to
soaps, quiz shows and documentaries, along the way. Catch up with
your favourite shows, stars and characters and learn about the
history of the BBC on the way. You'll find long-standing, iconic
series like Dr Who, Eastenders, The Archers or Desert Island Discs
as well as cutting-edge dramas such as I May Destroy You and Peaky
Blinders. There are also classic comedies like Monty Python, Fawlty
Towers and Dad's Army as well as genre-changing hits like The
Office or Fleabag. Each spread includes a lively, brief history
together with puzzles that will suit all levels of knowledge and
skill, making this title the perfect book for everyone to to enjoy.
Over its hundred years the BBC has been at the heart of family
entertainment and information, known throughout the world for the
quality of its output. Packed with history, facts, puzzles, and
images of favourite stars and programmes, this is the perfect gift
for Christmas and beyond!
This fascinating book from veteran film journalist Ian Haydn Smith,
with a foreword from award-winning director Asif Kapadia, explores
100 of the most compelling documentaries, each with the power to
radically change our perceptions and challenge the way we see the
world. Every so often a documentary comes along with the power to
change the way you think, to share alternative perspectives, to
make you furious about injustice or warm your heart. Contained in
this book are documentaries that fulfil these criteria and astound
viewers around the world; real-life stories to stop you in your
tracks, bring tears to your eyes and put your heart in your mouth.
From Barbara Kopple's Oscar-winning gritty depiction of working
class America in Harlan County, USA to James Marsh's breathtaking
Man on Wire, from powerful sporting tales such as Touching the Void
to stories of true crimes and their repercussions such as Making a
Murderer, this book delves deep into how these films were made,
what makes them great, and also what other films you might like if
you loved these ones. From Oscar winners to unseen gems from the
Netflix vaults, international filmmakers to true crime, sport and
culture stories, every documentary featured will make you
think,make you feel and make you tell people, "You NEED to see this
film." Veteran film journalist Ian Haydn Smith writes with passion
and knowledge about these masterpieces, and illustrations bring
these films off the page. A foreword from BAFTA and Grammy-winning
director Asif Kapadia helps situate this book as one of the
invaluable works on cinema today.
Discover films that dared to be different, risked reputations and
put careers in jeopardy. This is what happens when filmmakers take
tradition and rip it up. FilmQuake introduces 50 movies that shook
the cinematic world, telling the fascinating stories behind their
creation, reception and legacy. From unbelievable developments in
technology (Citizen Kane, 1941) to feminist triumphs (Wanda, 1970);
films that kickstarted New Queer Cinema (Paris is Burning, 1990) to
others that challenged lawmakers (A Short Film About Killing, 1988)
- FilmQuake presents the movies that questioned boundaries,
challenged the status quo and made shockwaves we are still feeling
today. From film's first innovators, people like the Lumiere
brothers, whose short film of a train arriving was reported to have
terrified audiences in 19th century Paris, through iconoclasts like
Sergei Eisenstein and Luis Bunuel, to titans of 20th century cinema
like Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, discover the stories
behind the films which incontrovertably changed the course of
cinema forever. Into the modern day, this book examines how
filmmakers have addressed themes of prejudice and inequality, from
the Black Lives Matter movement and Jordan Peele's unmissable Get
Out to Bong Joon-ho's cutting study of the lives of the wealthy in
Parasite, as well as innovative new cinematic techniques emerging
in films like 28 Days Later and Blair Witch Project. In telling the
history of cinema through the works that were truly disruptive, and
explaining the context in which each was created, FilmQuake
demonstrates the heart of modern film, which is to constantly
question boundaries and challenge expectation. This book is from
the Culture Quake series, which looks into iconic moments of
culture which truly created paradigm shifts in their respective
fields. Also available is ArtQuake, which tells the stories of 50
pivotal works that challenged consensus and broke daring new ground
in the world of art, inspiring shock and scandal as they did so,
but ultimately cementing themselves as truly great works of modern
art.
The Short Story of Film is a new and innovative introduction to the
art of film-making. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key
movies, from superhero blockbusters to indie darlings. The design
of the book allows the reader to navigate their way around key
genres, movements and techniques with ease. Accessible, concise and
fun to read, this pocket guide will give moviegoers a new way to
enjoy their favourite films and to discover new ones to watch.
A Chronology of Film presents a fresh perspective on the medium by taking a purely chronological approach to its history, tracing the complex links between technical innovations, social changes and artistic interventions.
Organized around a central timeline that charts the development of film from the earliest moving images to the present-day blockbusters, it features key films, together with commentaries and contextual information about the social, political and cultural events of the period in which they were produced. Special feature spreads highlight important technical developments and key practitioners. Covering a wide selection of genres, styles, and directors, it is invaluable as a comprehensive guide to film in all its different forms.
The Short Story of Photography is a new and innovative introduction
to the subject of photography. Simply constructed, the book
explores 50 key photographs from the first experiments in the early
ninteenth century to digital photography. Accessible and concise,
the book explains how, why and when certain photographs really have
changed the world. It demystifies technical jargon, giving readers
a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of photography since
its creation.
Over the past year the success of British films at international
film festivals - as well as the numerous awards bestowed on 12
Years a Slave - have demonstrated that British cinema has undergone
a genuine renaissance that has caused new voices to emerge. At the
same time, directors whose work have enthralled over the past five
years have also continued to develop and expand their visions. The
boundaries of British film-making are being redefined. Beginning
with an Introduction exploring some of the factors that have led to
this fertile environment, New British Cinema features in-depth
interviews with the film-making voices at the vanguard of this new
wave. Figures such as Clio Barnard, Richard Ayoade, Steve Mcqueen,
Jonathan Glazer, Carol Morley, Yann Demange, Peter Strickland and
Ben Wheatley provide a valuable insight into their work and working
methods. Collectively, the film-makers who feature in this book
symbolize the incredible breadth and diversity to be found in
British cinema today.
WHAT MAKES A CULT WRITER? Whether pioneering in their craft,
fiercely and undeniably unique or critically divisive, cult writers
come in all shapes and guises. Some gain instant fame, others
instant notoriety, and more still remain anonymous until a chance
change in fashion sees their work propelled into the limelight.
Cult Writers introduces 50 novelists deserving of a cult status.
The literary genres and subjects explored within these writers'
pages are rich and diverse - acting as mirrors of their genius
minds. FromIrvine Welsh's gritty Edinburgh streets, to Ken Kesey's
drug-fuelled madness; from feminist trailblazer Sylvia Plath to the
magical realism of Angela Carter - discover little knowns with
small, devout followings and superstars gracing the covers of
magazines. Each writer is special in their individuality and their
ability to inspire, antagonise and delight. Cult Writers is an
essential addition to any book lover's library, as well as an
entertaining introduction to our weird and wonderful world of
literature. Also in the series: Cult Artists, Cult Filmmakers +
Cult Musicians The writers: Kathy Acker, James Baldwin, J.G.
Ballard, Mikhail Bulgakov, Charles Bukowski, William S. Burroughs,
Octavia E. Butler, Italo Calvino, Albert Camus, Angela Carter,
Colette, Maryse Conde, Julio Cortazar, Philip K. Dick, Douglas
Coupland, Marguerite Duras, Ralph Ellison, Elena Ferrante, Janet
Frame, Jean Genet, Joseph Heller, Michel Houellebecq, James Joyce,
Franz Kafka, Ken Kesey, Chris Kraus, Milan Kundera, Ursula K. Le
Guin, Doris Lessing, Cormac McCarthy, Carson McCullers, Yukio
Mishima, Haruki Murakami, Anais Nin, Sylvia Plath, Thomas Pynchon,
Raymond Queneau, Ayn Rand, Pauline Reage, Jean Rhys, Juan Rulfo,
Francoise Sagan, J.D. Salinger, Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, Donna
Tartt, Jim Thompson, J.R.R. Tolkien, Kurt Vonnegut, Virginia Woolf,
Irvine Welsh.
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