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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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Alive and Kicking. by Glatzer, Susan,film director.; Roettig, Chandrae,actor.; DecaVita, Emelie,actor.; Arce, Evita,actor.; DecaVita, Rebecka,actor.; Sayer, Stephen,actor.; Magnolia Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Chandrae Roettig, Emelie DecaVita, Evita Arce, Rebecka DecaVita, Stephen SayerOriginally produced by Magnolia Pictures in 2017.ALIVE AND KICKING showcases the dynamic culture and cathartic power of swing dancing from its historic origins to its impact today. Boiled down to its core, swing dancing is the pursuit of happiness.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Dance.; History.; Performing arts.; Documentary films.;
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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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Desi Arnaz : the man who invented television. by Purdum, Todd S.;
"An illuminating biography of Desi Arnaz, the visionary, trailblazing Cuban American who revolutionized television and brought laughter to millions as Lucille Ball's beloved husband on I Love Lucy, leaving a remarkable legacy that continues to influence American culture today. Desi Arnaz is a name that resonates with fans of classic television, but few understand the depth of his contributions to the entertainment industry. In Desi Arnaz, Todd S. Purdum offers a captivating biography that dives into the groundbreaking Latino artist and businessman known to millions as Ricky Ricardo from I Love Lucy. Beyond his iconic role, Arnaz was a pioneering entrepreneur who fundamentally transformed the television landscape. His journey from Cuban aristocracy to world-class entertainer is remarkable. After losing everything during the 1933 Cuban revolution, Arnaz reinvented himself in pre-World War II Miami, tapping into the rising demand for Latin music. By twenty, he had formed his own band and sparked the conga dance craze in America. Behind the scenes, he revolutionized television production by filming I Love Lucy before a live studio audience with synchronized cameras, a model that remains a sitcom gold standard today. Despite being underestimated due to his accent and origins, Arnaz's legacy is monumental. Purdum's biography, enriched with unpublished materials and interviews, reveals the man behind the legend and highlights his enduring contributions to pop culture and television"--Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts; PERFORMING ARTS / Film / History & Criticism; PERFORMING ARTS / Television / Genres / Comedy;
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Future Boy : Back to the Future and My Journey Through the Space-Time Continuum. by Fox, Michael J.;
'Future Boy' is a heartfelt and funny memoir about how, in 1985, Michael J. Fox brought to life two iconic roles simultaneously - Alex P. Keaton in 'Family Ties' and Marty McFly in 'Back to the Future'. An amazing true story as only Michael J. Fox can tell it. Fox was born in Edmonton, AB.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts; PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Genres / Science Fiction & Fantasy; PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / History & Criticism;
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Hamlet Within. by McMullen, Ken,film director.; Pinon, Dominique,actor.; Wright, Gabriella,actor.; McKellen, Ian,actor.; Shrapnel, John,actor.; Shrapnel, Lex,actor.; Wilson, Richard,actor.; Screenbound Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Dominique Pinon, Gabriella Wright, Ian McKellen, John Shrapnel, Lex Shrapnel, Richard WilsonOriginally produced by Screenbound Pictures in 2022.HAMLET WITHIN is a radical cinematic investigation into the myth of Hamlet, its origins, and its enduring appeal across cultures and systems of beliefs. Drawing on postmodernist movements in Art, History, Philosophy, and Psychoanalysis, the work asks the question: “Why Hamlet?” and more appropriately perhaps, “Why Now?”.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Literature.; Arts.; Performing arts.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.; Psychoanalysis.; Art--History.; Art and architecture.;
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Clint The Man and the Movies [electronic resource] : by Levy, Shawn.aut; CloudLibrary;
A Los Angeles Times "Must Read Book for Summer" "This is the biography of Clint Eastwood we've been waiting for." — Sir Christopher Frayling, author of Sergio Leone From the acclaimed film critic and New York Times bestselling biographer of Paul Newman, a revelatory portrait of Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood, the most prolific and versatile actor-director in movie history and an imposing icon of American culture for six decades. C-L-I-N-T. That single short, sharp syllable has stood as an emblem of American manhood and morality and sheer bloody-minded will, on-screen and off-screen, for more than sixty years. Whether he’s facing down bad guys on a Western street (Old West or new, no matter), staring through the lens of a camera, or accepting one of his movies' thirteen Oscars (including two for Best Picture), he is as blunt, curt, and solid as his name, a star of the old-school stripe and one of the most accomplished directors of his time, a man of rock and iron and brute force: Clint. To read the story of Clint Eastwood is to understand nearly a century of American culture. No Hollywood figure has so completely and complexly stood inside the changing climates of post–World War II America. At age ninety-five, he has lived a tumultuous century and embodied much of his time and many of its contradictions. We picture Clint squinting through cigarillo smoke in A Fistful of Dol­lars or The Good, the Bad and the Ugly; imposing rough justice at the point of a .44 Magnum in Dirty Harry; sowing vengeance in The Outlaw Josey Wales or Pale Rider or Unforgiven; grudgingly training a woman boxer in Million Dollar Baby; and standing up for his neighbors despite his racism in Gran Torino. Or we feel him present, powerfully, behind the camera, creating complex tales of violence, morality, and humanity, such as Mystic River, Letters from Iwo Jima, and American Sniper. But his roles and his films, however well cast and convincing, are two-dimensional in comparison to his whole life. As Shawn Levy reveals in this masterful biography—the most com­plete portrait yet of Eastwood—the reality is richer, knottier, and more absorbing. Clint: The Man and the Movies is a saga of cunning, determi­nation, and conquest, a story about a man ascending to the Hollywood pantheon while keeping one foot firmly planted outside its door.
Subjects: Electronic books.; History & Criticism; Rich & Famous; Individual Director; Entertainment & Performing Arts;
© 2025., HarperCollins,
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Let's Get Lost. by Weber, Bruce,film director.; Baker, Chet,actor.; Isaak, Chris,actor.; Flea,actor.; Marie, Lisa,actor.; Kino Lorber (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Chet Baker, Chris Isaak, Flea, Lisa MarieOriginally produced by Kino Lorber in 1988.Traveling with the elusive jazz vocalist and trumpeter Chet Baker, Bruce Weber weaves together the life story of a jazz great. The film uses excerpts from Italian B movies, rare performance footage, and candid interviews with Baker, musicians, friends, battling ex-wives, and his children in what turned out to be the last year of his life. Winner of the 1989 Critics Prize at the Venice Film Festival and nominated for an Academy Award, LET'S GET LOST has become an important document in the career of the filmmaker on the life of a jazz legend. Since its release in 1989 LET'S GET LOST has introduced a whole new generation of jazz enthusiasts to the timeless talent of the late Chet Baker.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Music.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Artists.; History.; Biography.; Jazz.; Performing arts.;
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Gandolfini Jim, Tony, and the Life of a Legend [electronic resource] : by Bailey, Jason.aut; CloudLibrary;
A deeply reported, perceptive, and celebratory biography of beloved actor James Gandolfini from a prominent critic and film historian. Named one of the most anticipated books of the year by the AV Club Based on extensive research and original reporting, including interviews with friends and collaborators, Gandolfini is a detailed and nuanced appraisal of an enduring artist. More than a decade after his sudden passing, James Gandolfini still exerts a powerful pull on television and film enthusiasts around the world. His charismatic portrayal of complex, flawed, but always human men illuminated the contradictions in all of us, as well as our potential for grace, and the power of love and family. In Gandolfini, critic and historian Jason Bailey traces the twinned stories of the man and the unforgettable roles he played. Gandolfini’s roots were working class, raised in northern New Jersey as the son of Italian immigrants, and acting was something he loved for a long time before he could see it as a career. It wasn’t until he was well into his bohemian twenties that he dedicated himself to a life on the stage and screen. Bailey traces his rise, from bit parts to character roles he enlivened with menace and vulnerability, to Tony Soprano, the breakout role that would make him a legend, and onto a post-Sopranos career in which he continued to challenge himself and his audience.
Subjects: Electronic books.; History & Criticism; Entertainment & Performing Arts; Rich & Famous;
© 2024., Abrams Press,
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Count Me In. by Lo, Mark,film director.; Smith, Chad,actor.; Keltner, Jim,actor.; Mason, Nick,actor.; Taylor, Roger,actor.; Copeland, Stewart,actor.; Hawkins, Taylor,actor.; Level 33 Entertainment (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Chad Smith, Jim Keltner, Nick Mason, Roger Taylor, Stewart Copeland, Taylor HawkinsOriginally produced by Level 33 Entertainment in 2021.A cast of drummers discuss the joy and exhilaration of a life dedicated to driving the beat. With interviews and narration from Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Stewart Copeland (The Police), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), and more.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Music.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Artists.; History.; Musicians.; Musical instruments.; Performing arts.;
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