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Carrie Fisher : A Life on the Edge. by Weller, Sheila.;
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Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts;
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Lorne The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live [electronic resource] : by Morrison, Susan.aut; cloudLibrary;
The definitive biography of Lorne Michaels, the man behind America’s most beloved comedy show “The kind of biographical monument usually consecrated to founding fathers, canonical authors and world-historical scientific geniuses.”—The New York Times “Readers are treated to the Holy Grail for any journalist hoping to crack the show: a warts-and-all week in the life of SNL, where Morrison gets to see the real process of putting the thing together.”—Variety Over the fifty years that Lorne Michaels has been at the helm of Saturday Night Live, he has become a revered and inimitable presence in the entertainment world. He’s a tastemaker, a mogul, a withholding father figure, a genius spotter of talent, a shrewd businessman, a name-dropper, a raconteur, the inspiration for Dr. Evil, the winner of more than a hundred Emmys—and, essentially, a mystery. Generations of writers and performers have spent their lives trying to figure him out, by turns demonizing and lionizing him. He’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi” (Tracy Morgan), the “great and powerful Oz” (Kate McKinnon), “some kind of very distant, strange comedy god” (Bob Odenkirk). Lorne will introduce you to him, in full, for the first time. With unprecedented access to Michaels and the entire SNL apparatus, Susan Morrison takes readers behind the curtain for the lively, up-and-down, definitive story of how Michaels created and maintained the institution that changed comedy forever. Drawn from hundreds of interviews—with Michaels, his friends, and SNL’s iconic stars and writers, from Will Ferrell to Tina Fey to John Mulaney to Chris Rock to Dan Aykroyd—Lorne is a deeply reported, wildly entertaining account of a man singularly obsessed with the show that would define his life and have a profound impact on American culture.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Entertainment & Performing Arts;
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John Candy : A Life in Comedy. by Myers, Paul.;
From his humble beginnings in sketch comedy with the Toronto branch of Second City, to his rise to fame in SCTV and Hollywood film classics like 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles', 'The Great Outdoors', and 'Uncle Buck', John Candy captivated audiences with his self-deprecating humour, emotional warmth, and gift for improvisation. Now, for the first time since Candys tragic death, bestselling biographer Paul Myers tells the full story of the man behind the laughs. Myers was born in Toronto, ON. A RADD Pick.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts; PERFORMING ARTS / Comedy; PERFORMING ARTS / Television / Genres / Comedy;
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Too Hot to Handel. by Huw, Rhodri,film director.; Malone, Gareth,actor.; Alsop, Marin,actor.; Haynes, Vanessa,actor.; Tshabalala, Zwakele,actor.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Gareth Malone, Marin Alsop, Vanessa Haynes, Zwakele TshabalalaOriginally produced by PBS in 2024.Handel’s 18th-century masterpiece, “The Messiah,” has been reimagined and infused with Gospel, Jazz, and R&B. The result is an uplifting reinterpretation of this seasonal favorite, captured at its European premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The BBC Concert Orchestra is joined by The BBC Symphony Chorus and The London Adventist Chorale, and soloists Vanessa Haynes and Zwakele Tshabalala.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Educational films.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Music.; Jazz.; Concert films.; Christmas films.;
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Joan Crawford : A Woman's Face. by Eyman, Scott.;
With 'Joan Crawford: A Woman's Face', film historian and bestselling biographer Scott Eyman has written the definitive biography of Hollywood icon Joan Crawford, drawing on never-before-seen documents and photos from the Crawford estate.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts; PERFORMING ARTS / Film / General; PERFORMING ARTS / Film / History & Criticism;
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The Government Inspector. by Butusov, Yury,film director.; Razzhivina, Alena,actor.; Kuznetsov, Anton,actor.; Raikin, Konstantin,actor.; Spivak, Maryana,actor.; Tribuntsev, Timofey,actor.; Stage Russia (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Alena Razzhivina, Anton Kuznetsov, Konstantin Raikin, Maryana Spivak, Timofey TribuntsevOriginally produced by Stage Russia in 2024.Yury Butusov’s final Moscow production is this multi-award-winning work based on Nikolai Gogol’s “Government Inspector.” The play deftly delves into the dual impossibilities of both accepting reality and escaping from it. As with many of Butusov’s stagings, chaos and pathos are seamlessly interwoven, with art presented as both freeing and healing.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Russia (Federation).;
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Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne. by Johnston, Greg,film director.; Osbourne, Ozzy,actor.; A&E® (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Ozzy OsbourneOriginally produced by A&E® in 2020.Featuring exclusive interviews and archival footage, THE NINE LIVES OF OZZY OSBOURNE delves into the many lives and incredible career of the man who has personified rock and roll rebellion for decades. It traces Ozzy’s life from his childhood in poverty and time in prison, to fronting legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Black Sabbath and successful Grammy Award-winning solo career, to one of rock’s elder statesmen and a loveable 21st century television dad. The documentary explores how Ozzy has continually reinvented himself and his career to propel himself toward greater success.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Music.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Biography.; Performing arts.;
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Louder Than You Think. by I. Rosenberg, Jed,film director.; Nastanovich, Bob,actor.; Young, Gary,actor.; Ibold, Mark,actor.; Kannberg, Scott,actor.; Malkmus, Stephen,actor.; Factory 25 (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Bob Nastanovich, Gary Young, Mark Ibold, Scott Kannberg, Stephen MalkmusOriginally produced by Factory 25 in 2023.An up-close cinematic walkabout through the life of Gary Young, the original (and highly unlikely) drummer of indie rock royalty Pavement. His booze and drugs-fueled antics (on-stage handstands, gifting vegetables to fans) and haphazard production methods (accidentally helping launch the lo-fi aesthetic) were both a driving force of the band's early rise and the cause of his eventual crash landing. Leaving a wake of joy and/or destruction at every turn, Gary teeters the thin line between free-form self-expression and chaotic self-destruction. Thirty years on with scoliosis, blood clots, and a shriveled liver, Gary continued drumming with no regrets.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Music.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Biography.; Performing arts.;
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Louder Than You Think. by I. Rosenberg, Jed,film director.; Nastanovich, Bob,actor.; Young, Gary,actor.; Ibold, Mark,actor.; Kannberg, Scott,actor.; Malkmus, Stephen,actor.; Factory 25 (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Bob Nastanovich, Gary Young, Mark Ibold, Scott Kannberg, Stephen MalkmusOriginally produced by Factory 25 in 2023.An up-close cinematic walkabout through the life of Gary Young, the original (and highly unlikely) drummer of indie rock royalty Pavement. His booze and drugs-fueled antics (on-stage handstands, gifting vegetables to fans) and haphazard production methods (accidentally helping launch the lo-fi aesthetic) were both a driving force of the band's early rise and the cause of his eventual crash landing. Leaving a wake of joy and/or destruction at every turn, Gary teeters the thin line between free-form self-expression and chaotic self-destruction. Thirty years on with scoliosis, blood clots, and a shriveled liver, Gary continued drumming with no regrets.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Music.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Biography.; Performing arts.;
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Joy Division. by Gee, Grant,film director.; Corbijn, Anton,actor.; Cummins, Kevin,actor.; Boon, Richard,actor.; Lionsgate (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Anton Corbijn, Kevin Cummins, Richard BoonOriginally produced by Lionsgate in 2007.Set against the backdrop of Manchester's gritty 1970s music scene, this documentary chronicles the rise and tragic end of the pioneering post-punk band Joy Division. Formed in 1976, the band—comprised of Ian Curtis, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, and Stephen Morris—became known for their dark, atmospheric sound and poignant lyrics. Through archival footage and interviews with surviving band members, as well as insights from key figures like Tony Wilson and Peter Saville, the film explores Joy Division's journey from working-class origins to creating iconic albums like Unknown Pleasures and Closer. The documentary also examines the personal struggles of lead singer Ian Curtis, whose suicide in 1980 at the age of 23 marked the end of the band. By capturing the essence of the era and the band's lasting influence, the film offers an in-depth look at their enduring legacy in music and culture.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Music.; Documentary films.; Artists.; History.; Performing arts.;
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