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The last action heroes : the triumphs, flops, and feuds of Hollywood's kings of carnage / by De Semlyen, Nick,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The behind-the-scenes story of the larger-than-life action stars who ruled '80s and '90s Hollywood--Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Jackie Chan, Steven Seagal, Chuck Norris, Dolph Lundgren, and Jean-Claude Van Damme--and the beloved films that made them stars, including Die Hard, Rambo, and The Terminator. The Last Action Heroes opens in 1990, at the Cannes film festival, where Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone finally forged a truce. After years of bitter behind-the scenes combat--Stallone once threw a bowl of flowers at Schwarzenegger's head; the body count in Schwarzenegger's Commando was increased to "have a bigger d*** than Rambo"--the world's biggest action stars had at last formed a friendship. In The Last Action Heroes, film journalist Nick de Semlyen charts their wild, carnage-packed journey from enmity to friendship. He also reveals the personal stories of the colorful characters who ascended in their wake, from Jean-Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal, to Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan. But as the '80s rolled on, the era of the invincible action hero who used muscle, martial arts, or the perfect weapon to save the day started to fade. When Jurassic Park trounced Schwarzenegger's Last Action Hero in 1993, everyone knew that the glory days of these macho men--and the vision of masculinity they celebrated--were officially over. Drawing on candid interviews with the action stars themselves, plus their collaborators, friends, and foes, The Last Action Heroes is a no-holds-barred account of a period in Hollywood history when there were no limits to the heights of fame these men achieved, or to the mayhem they wrought, onscreen and off"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Actors; Heroes in motion pictures.; Action and adventure films;
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You belong with me : a novel / by McFarlane, Mhairi,author.;
When there's a ring on her doorbell on Christmas Day, there's only one person Edie Thompson wants it to be. The person who's still in her heart. The person who just might be The One. She and Elliot Owen called it quits once before -- but aren't they too good together not to try? And here he is -- offering her everything she dreamed of. But dating Elliot, an actor, is anything but plain sailing. Being an ocean apart and followed by the press is one thing, but when Edie's friends and Elliot's family are drawn in, things get messy. Then her boss hires a friendly face in the form of Declan Dunne, who's there for her when times are tough, and Edie starts to wonder ... are she and Elliot a fairytale come true -- or a cautionary fable about getting what you wish for?
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Novels.; Actors; Choice (Psychology); Dating (Social customs); Man-woman relationships;
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Act like you got some sense : and other things my daughters taught me / by Foxx, Jamie,author.; Chiles, Nick,author.;
From Academy Award-winning actor, comedian, and musician Jamie Foxx comes a candid and funny book about the tough love and old-school values he learned growing in up humble Terrell, Texas, as well as the joys and pitfalls of being the father of two daughters with very different personalities. Please Note: The following title was included in a previous Bestseller list; libraries may need to re-order.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Foxx, Jamie.; Foxx, Jamie; African American motion picture actors and actresses; Fathers and daughters.; Motion picture actors and actresses; Singers;
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A very punchable face : a memoir / by Jost, Colin,1982-author.;
"Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update co-anchor, Colin Jost, has six sets of stitches on his face alone. He's been punched in at least four different sketches on Saturday Night Live, including once by his boss, Lorne Michaels. But if there's one trait that makes someone well suited to comedy, it's being able to take a punch-metaphorically and, occasionally, physically. From growing up as an overweight kid in a family of firefighters on Staten Island to commuting three hours a day to high school and "seeing the sights" (like watching a Russian woman throw a stroller off the back of a ferry) to attending Harvard while Facebook was created (and choosing comedy instead!), Colin shares how he has navigated the world like a "slightly smarter Forrest Gump." You'll also discover things about Colin that will surprise and confuse you. You'll go behind the scenes at SNL (where he's written some of the most iconic sketches and characters of the past fifteen years) and Weekend Update (where's he's been "the white guy next to Leslie Jones.") And you'll experience the life of a touring stand-up comedian-from performing in rural cafeterias at noon to opening for Dave Chappelle at Radio City Music Hall. For every accomplishment (hosting the Emmys), there is a setback (hosting the Emmys). And for every absurd moment (watching paramedics give CPR to a raccoon), there is an honest, emotional one (recounting his mother's experience on the scene of the Twin Towers' collapse on 9/11.) A Very Punchable Face reveals the brilliant mind behind some of the dumbest sketches on television and lays bare the heart and humor of a hardworking guy-with a face you can't help but want to punch"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Jost, Colin, 1982-; Comedians; Television comedy writers; Actors;
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From dust to stardust : a novel / by Rooney, Kathleen,1980-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Chicago, 1916. Doreen O'Dare is fourteen years old when she hops a Hollywood-bound train with her beloved Irish grandmother. Within a decade, her trademark bob and insouciant charm make her the preeminent movie flapper of the Jazz Age. But her success story masks one of relentless ambition, tragedy, and the secrets of a dangerous marriage. Her professional life in flux, Doreen trades one dream for another. She pours her wealth and creative energy into a singular achievement: the construction of a one-ton miniature Fairy Castle, the likes of which the world has never seen. So begins Doreen's public tour to lift the nation's spirits during the Great Depression--and a personal journey worth remembering. A sweeping journey from the dawn of the motion picture era through turbulent twentieth-century America, From Dust to Stardust is a breathtaking novel about one determined woman navigating change, challenging the price of fame, and sharing the gift of real magic"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Actors; Actresses; Dollhouses;
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Era of ignition : coming of age in a time of rage and revolution / by Tamblyn, Amber,author.;
"A passionate manifesto with personal stories, anecdotes, and opinions from the front lines of modern American womanhood from actor, filmmaker, and activist Amber Tamblyn"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Tamblyn, Amber.; Actors; Women;
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Daffy Duck's movie. [videorecording] / by Blanc, Mel.; Foray, June.; Freleng, Friz,1905-1995.; Jones, Chuck,1912-2002.; McKimson, Robert,1910-1977.; Tremayne, Les.; Warner Home Video (Firm);
Voice actors: Mel Blanc, June Foray, Les Tremayne.Take 'De Plane! De Plane!' to an amazing atoll where wishes hilariously come true as Daffy Duck, sidekick Speedy Gonzales and the Warner Bros. menagerie welcome all aboard this feature-film delight.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD, region 1, widescreen; Dolby Digital mono.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Daffy Duck (Fictitious character); Feature films.; Islands; Video recordings for children.;
© c2014., Warner Bros. Entertainment,
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I exaggerate : my brushes with fame : portraits & stories / by Nealon, Kevin,1953-author.;
"The comedian, actor and Saturday Night Live alum shares a collection of his own full-color caricatures and personal essays about his famous friends, including Dana Carvey, Billie Eilish, Robin Williams and Emma Stone"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Nealon, Kevin, 1953-; Actors; Celebrities; Comedians;
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The Lisbon crossing / by Gabbay, Tom;
Subjects: Motion picture actors and actresses; World War, 1939-1945; Spy stories;
© c2007., William Morrow,
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The wreckage of my presence : essays / by Wilson, Casey,1980-author.;
'The Wreckage of My Presence' is full of laugh-out-loud and emotion-filled essays from actress, comedian, podcaster, and writer Casey Wilson. Whether shes extolling the virtues of eating in bed, processing the humiliation over her fathers late in life perm, or exploring her pathological need to be liked, Casey is witty, candid, and full of poignant and funny surprises. Wilson hosts a podcast called 'Bitch Sesh', and guests have included Kristen Wiig, Chelsea Handler, and Roxanne Gay. She is excited about the possibility of combining a full scale book tour with her 'Bitch Sesh' tour.
Subjects: Biographies.; Humor.; Autobiographies.; Essays.; Wilson, Casey, 1980-; Women; Television actors and actresses; Comedians;
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