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Future boy : Back to the Future and my journey through the space-time continuum / by Fox, Michael J.,1961-author.; Fortenberry, Nelle,author.;
"A poignant, 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"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Fox, Michael J., 1961-; Back to the future (Motion picture); Family ties (Television program); Actors; Actors;

Sweet fury / by Bischoff, Sash,author.;
"When a beloved actress is cast in a feminist adaptation of a Fitzgerald classic, she finds herself the victim in a deadly game of revenge in which everyone, on screen and off, is playing a part. Lila Crayne is America's sweetheart: she's generous and kind, gorgeous and magnetic. She and her fiancé, visionary filmmaker Kurt Royall, have settled into a stunning new West Village apartment and are set to begin filming their feminist adaptation of Fitzgerald's Tender Is the Night. To prepare for the leading role, Lila begins working with charming and accomplished therapist Jonah Gabriel to dig into the trauma of her past. Soon, Lila's impeccably manicured life begins to unravel on the therapy couch--and Jonah is just the man to pick up the pieces. But everyone has a secret, and no one is quite who they seem. A twisty, thought-provoking novel of construction and deconstruction in conversation with the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and told through the lens of the film industry, Sweet Fury is an incisive and bold critique of America's deep-rooted misogyny. With this novel, Bischoff examines the narratives we tell ourselves, and what happens when we co-opt others into those stories; and she probes the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator and the true meaning of justice."--Publisher.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Feminism; Fiancées; Misogyny; Motion picture actors and actresses; Motion picture industry; Motion picture producers and directors; Psychic trauma; Psychoanalytic counseling; Revenge; Secrecy;

Miss D & me : life with the invincible Bette Davis / by Sermak, Kathryn.; Morton, Danelle.;
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Subjects: Davis, Bette, 1908-1989.; Sermak, Kathryn.; Motion picture actors and actresses; Administrative assistants; Female friendship;

Resistance. by Jakubowicz, Jonathan,film director.; Ramsey, Bella,actor.; Poésy, Clémence,actor.; Harris, Ed,actor.; Eisenberg, Jesse,actor.; Schweighöfer, Matthias,actor.; Ramírez, Édgar,actor.; Game Theory Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Bella Ramsey, Clémence Poésy, Ed Harris, Jesse Eisenberg, Matthias Schweighöfer, Édgar RamírezOriginally produced by Game Theory Films in 2020.At the height of World War II, an aspiring Jewish actor – who would later become one of the world’s most famous performers – joins the French Resistance to save children orphaned by the Nazis.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; War films.; Independent films.; Biographical films.; Historical films.; World War, 1939-1945.; War.; Actors.;

Can't we be friends : a novel of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe / by Bryce, Denny S.,author.; Knight, Eliza,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."One woman was recognized as the premiere singer of her era with perfect pitch and tireless ambition. One woman was the most glamorous star in Hollywood, a sex symbol who took the world by storm. And their friendship was fast and firm ... 1952: Ella Fitzgerald is a renowned jazz singer whose only roadblock to longevity is society's attitude toward women and race. Marilyn Monroe's star is rising despite ongoing battles with movie studio bigwigs and boyfriends. When she needs help with her singing, she wants only the best--and the best is the brilliant Ella Fitzgerald. But Ella isn't a singing teacher and declines--then the two women meet, and to everyone's surprise but their own, they become fast friends. On the surface, what could they have in common? Yet each was underestimated by the men in their lives--husbands, managers, hangers-on. And both were determined to gain. Each fought for professional independence and personal agency in a time when women were expected to surrender control to those same men. This novel reveals and celebrates their surprising bond over a decade and serves as a poignant reminder of how true friendship can cross differences to bolster and sustain us through haunting heartbreak and wild success"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Novels.; Fitzgerald, Ella; Monroe, Marilyn, 1926-1962; Female friendship; Motion picture actors and actresses; Women jazz singers;

Number one is walking [graphic novel] : my life in the movies and other diversions / by Martin, Steve,1945-author.; Bliss, Harry,1964-illustrator.;
"Number One Is Walking is Steve Martin's cinematic legacy-an illustrated memoir of his legendary acting career, with stories from his most popular films and artwork by New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss. Steve Martin has never written about his career in the movies before. In Number One Is Walking, he shares anecdotes from the sets of his beloved films-Father of the Bride, Roxanne, The Jerk, Three Amigos, and many more-bringing readers directly into his world. He shares charming tales of antics, moments of inspiration, and exploits with the likes of Paul McCartney, Diane Keaton, Harrison Ford, and Chevy Chase. Martin details his forty years in the movie biz, as well as his stand-up comedy, banjo playing, writing, and cartooning, all with his unparalleled wit. With gorgeously illustrated cartoons and single-panel "diversions" in Steve and Harry's signature style, Number One Is Walking is full of the everyday moments that make up a movie star's life, capturing Steve Martin's singular humor and acclaimed career in film. The perfect gift from the team who brought you the #1 New York Times bestseller A Wealth of Pigeons"--Publisher.
Subjects: Biographical comics.; Nonfiction comics.; Autobiographical comics.; Graphic novels.; Personal narratives.; Martin, Steve, 1945-; Comedians; Motion picture actors and actresses;

Marlee Matlin [videorecording] : not alone anymore / by Matlin, Marlee,on-screen participant.; Stern, Shoshannah,1980-film director.; Kino Lorber, Inc.,publisher.;
Marlee Matlin."In 1987, at the age of just 21, Marlee Matlin shattered expectations as the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award for her groundbreaking performance in Children of a Lesser God. Catapulted into the spotlight, she seized the moment to challenge an industry unprepared for her immense talent, emerging as a trailblazer not only as a performer but also as an author and activist. Matlin's incredible journey continued with standout roles in acclaimed projects such as The West Wing and the Oscar-winning CODA, all while relentlessly advocating for greater inclusion and accessibility both within Hollywood and beyond its borders. Matlin opens up about her personal and professional struggles--her meteoric rise to fame, the challenges of navigating a predominantly hearing industry, the pain of a tumultuous high-profile relationship, getting sober and years of being overlooked by Hollywood--alongside her many triumphs."--conatiner.E.Described video for the blind and visually impairedClosed-captioned for the hearing impairedDVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Biographical films.; Matlin, Marlee.; Deaf actors; Leading ladies (Actresses); Motion picture actors and actresses; People with disabilities;
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A holly jolly ever after / by Murphy, Julie,1985-author.; Simone, Sierra,author.;
An actress and a perpetually single former boy-band member are reunited as costars on a steamy holiday film.
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Romance fiction.; Novels.; Christmas stories; Actresses; Boy bands; Christmas films; Man-woman relationships; Motion picture actors and actresses;

Being Henry [sound recording] : the Fonz ... and beyond / by Winkler, Henry,1945-author,narrator.; Kaplan, James,1951-author.; Macmillan Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by the author."From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole. Henry Winkler, launched into prominence as "The Fonz" in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and widely-regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood (though he would be the first to tell you that it's simply not the case, he's really just grateful to be here), Henry shares in this achingly vulnerable memoir the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you. Since the glorious era of Happy Days fame, Henry has endeared himself to a new generation with roles in such adored shows as Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, and Barry, where he's been revealed as an actor with immense depth and pathos, a departure from the period of his life when he was so distinctly typecast as The Fonz, he could hardly find work. Filled with profound heart, charm, and self-deprecating humor, Being Henry is a memoir about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. It is a meaningful testament to the power of sharing truth and kindness and of finding fulfillment within yourself"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Audiobooks.; Autobiographies.; Winkler, Henry, 1945-; Fonzarelli, Arthur (Fictitious character); Motion picture actors and actresses; Television actors and actresses;

A pocketful of happiness : a memoir / by Grant, Richard E.,1957-author.;
"Richard E. Grant emigrated from Swaziland to London in 1982, with dreams of making it as an actor. Unexpectedly, he met and fell in love with a renowned dialect coach Joan Washington. Their relationship and marriage, navigating the highs and lows of Hollywood, parenthood, and loss, lasted almost forty years. When Joan died in 2021, her final challenge to him was to find a "pocketful of happiness in every day." This honest and frequently hilarious memoir is written in honor of that challenge-Richard has faithfully kept a diary since childhood, and in these entries he shares raw detail of everything he has experienced: both the pain of losing his beloved wife, and the excitement of their life together, from the role that transformed his life overnight in Withnail and I to his thrilling Oscar Award nomination thirty years later for Can You Ever Forgive Me?"--
Subjects: Diaries.; Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Grant, Richard E., 1957-; Grant, Richard E., 1957-; Grant, Richard E., 1957-; Lungs; Married people; Married people; Motion picture actors and actresses; Motion picture actors and actresses;

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