The Monster Movies of Universal Studios

James L Neibaur

Sinopse

This history and critique of classic scary films “honors Universal’s horror legacy. . . . an excellent resource for film students and monster movie fanatics” (Library Journal). In 1931 Universal Studios released Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. This box office success was followed by a string of films featuring macabre characters and chilling atmospherics, including Frankenstein, The Mummy, and The Invisible Man. With each new film, Universal established its place in the Hollywood firmament as the leading producer of horror films, a status it enjoyed for more than twenty years. In The Monster Movies of Universal Studios, James L. Neibaur examines the key films produced by the studio from the early 1930s through the mid-1950s. In each entry, Neibaur recounts the movie’s production, provides critical commentary, considers the film’s commercial reception, and offers an overall assessment of the movie’s significance. Neibaur also examines the impact these films had on popular culture, an influence that resonates in the cinema of fear today. From the world premiere of Dracula to the 1956 release of The Creature Walks among Us, Universal excelled at scaring viewers of all ages—and even elicited a few chuckles along the way by pitting their iconic creatures against the comedic pair of Abbott and Costello. The Monster Movies of Universal Studios captures the thrills of these films, making this book a treat for fans of the golden age of horror cinema. “Studio stills and trade ads for several of the films add a suitably scary touch to this treat for fans and scholars alike. ― Booklist “An impressive work of film scholarship.” ― Cinema Retro

Disponível desde: 14/06/2023.

Comprimento de impressão: 228 páginas.

Artes

Outros livros que poderiam interessá-lo

Sapphic Art

Hans-Jürgen Döpp

The poetess Sappho did not, in any way, facilitate the relationship between men and women, with her admirable Ode to Aphrodite which celebrates the love and sexuality between two women. With the liberalization of morals, female homosexuality is part of modern society and cannot be ignored. But what does history retain from these practices? How is the love between women appreciated? By infringing on the rules of past societies, how did these women live their particularity and their forbidden sexuality? This difficult exercise, undertaken by Professor Döpp, attempts to explain these censured pleasures, without inclining towards a certain voyeurism.

Ver livro

Smart Cities

Germaine Halegoua

Over the past ten years, urban planners, technology companies, and governments have promoted smart cities with a somewhat utopian vision of urban life made knowable and manageable through data collection and analysis. Emerging smart cities have become both crucibles and showrooms for the practical application of the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and the integration of big data into everyday life. Are smart cities optimized, sustainable, digitally networked solutions to urban problems? Or are they neoliberal, corporate-controlled, undemocratic non-places? This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series offers a concise introduction to smart cities, presenting key concepts, definitions, examples, and historical contexts, along with discussions of both the drawbacks and the benefits of this approach to urban life. 
After reviewing current terminology and justifications employed by technology designers, journalists, and researchers, the audio book describes three models for smart city development and offers examples of each. It covers technologies and methods, including sensors, public wi-fi, big data, and smartphone apps, and discusses how developers conceive of interactions among the built environment, technological and urban infrastructures, citizens, and citizen engagement.

Ver livro

Steve Stacks Tips & Tricks...

Steven Colasanti

This is a guidebook made by Steve Stacks. Who is an Official Musician/Producer. It will incorporate these categories: Promoting, Creating Beats, Copyrighting, Live Performance, Industry, Sync Licensing, Merchandise, Performance Rights Organizations, Digital Fingerprint, My Personal Achievements. It has 16 pages. Each page has 200-250 words. It will have some images to show charts/numbers and others. Made to help ease the stress along with guide you to a more successful journey.

Ver livro

The Soul of Creativity

Oriah MountainDreamer

Oriah Mountain Dreamer believes creativity is a necessary part of an engaged and fulfilling life, and a valuable key to our spirituality. We often feel self-indulgent when we take time out for self-expression, but she helps us recognize why it's one of the most important things we do all day.

Ver livro

Summary: Friends Lovers and the...

Brooks Bryant

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL BOOK. 
This is a summary, and it does not accompany the official 
'Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing' by Matthew Perry is a gripping memoir that chronicles the remarkable life of the renowned actor. From a tumultuous childhood to national tennis stardom and landing a coveted role on 'Friends,' Perry shares the highs and lows of his journey with honesty and humor. He explores the complexities of his fractured family, the allure of fame, and the persistent void that addiction couldn't fill, even amidst success. With self-awareness and wit, Perry delves into his lifelong battle with addiction, ultimately finding peace in sobriety. This memoir is an intimate and enlightening story, extending a hand of understanding to those grappling with similar struggles while providing fans with an inside look at his life and experiences

Ver livro

Swifty McVay Presents: The...

Swifty McVay

The Seventh Star is a deeply personal, unflinching and unapologetic memoir that sheds light on an intense childhood spent on Detroit's notorious West 7 Mile, the pivotal role that the area's hip hop scene played, and the rise to national prominence Swifty McVay and his peers experienced after the massive mainstream success of the group D12. 
Ondre Moore, better known by his stage name Swift—or Swifty McVay—speaks plainly here, telling the inside story of how the members of D12 met and how their relationships have evolved throughout the years. He describes D12's close connection and initially mixed reaction to a then little-known rapper, Marshall Mathers III, better known as Eminem. 
But Swifty also details the significant struggles each of them overcame in their personal and professional lives—including the bleak and brutal deaths of group members Bugz and Proof—as they rose through the ranks in the demanding world of rap. Finding anchors in sobriety and spirituality, Swifty continues to challenge himself creatively as he releases solo albums and tours today. 
The Seventh Star is the unique story of an artist finding his voice in America's heartland, succinctly and intimately told by a creative powerhouse in the world of hip hop.

Ver livro