Otros libros que te pueden interesar

• 

  Thoughtful Cinema - Illustrating...

  Thomas E. Wartenberg

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Anyone who has seen a film and then followed up with a cup of coffee or glass of wine as they discuss it with friends knows that films can inspire thoughtful conversation and further reflection—sometimes long after their initial screening. Thoughtful Cinema explores how films raise and suggest answers to philosophical questions through an in–depth analysis of how seven films engage with various philosophical traditions, ranging from the nineteenth–century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche to the twentieth and twenty–first century American philosopher Judith Jarvis Thomson.Films can do philosophy, this audiobook argues, as a result of their ability to illustrate philosophical claims and theories. However, the films discussed in this audiobook do much more than that: they also supplement the philosophies they illustrate by expanding their claims and criticizing their assumptions. Films, therefore, can make their own independent contributions to philosophical theory. Thoughtful Cinema tells how films grapple with philosophical ideas such as personal identity, the banality of evil, authenticity, euthanasia, third–party killing, and the power of attention. This audiobook makes an important contribution to the debate about cinematic philosophy that has engaged both philosophers of film and film theorists for decades, and it also proves that philosophy is not just a narrow specialty, accessible only to trained practitioners. Films that do philosophy address the essential concerns of human life, and it's this characteristic—their philosophical attention—that makes them appeal to a wide audience.

  Ver libro

• 

  Folk Music - A Bob Dylan...

  Greil Marcus

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Acclaimed cultural critic Greil Marcus tells the story of Bob Dylan through the lens of seven penetrating songs 
   
  “Marcus delivers yet another essential work of music journalism.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 
   
  “Further elevates Marcus to what he has always been: a supreme artist-critic.”—Hilton Als 
   
  Across seven decades, Bob Dylan has been the first singer of American song. As a writer and performer, he has rewritten the national songbook in a way that comes from his own vision and yet can feel as if it belongs to anyone who might listen. 
   
  In Folk Music, Greil Marcus tells Dylan’s story through seven of his most transformative songs. Marcus’s point of departure is Dylan’s ability to “see myself in others.” Like Dylan’s songs, this book is a work of implicit patriotism and creative skepticism. It illuminates Dylan’s continuing presence and relevance through his empathy—his imaginative identification with other people. This is not only a deeply felt telling of the life and times of Bob Dylan, but a rich history of American folk songs and the new life they were given as Dylan sat down to write his own.

  Ver libro

• 

  The Blessed Lens - A History of...

  Joseph Luzzi

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Professor Joseph Luzzi, the director of Italian studies at Bard College and an award-winning author, offers a comprehensive look at Italian cinema from its inception in 1895 through its major periods and influences. Having altered the landscape of Italian art and society, as well as inspiring filmmakers the world over, Italian cinema proves a fascinating study. Major focuses of the course include neorealism, the Spaghetti Western, the Italian giallo, and Italian-style comedy.

  Ver libro

• 

  Ride or Die - A Feminist...

  Shanita Hubbard

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Cultural criticism and pop culture history intertwine in this important book, which dissects how hip hop has sidelined Black women's identity and emotional well-being.    Do you have a “ride or die chick” in your life? A “ride or die chick” is a Black woman who holds down her family and community. She’s that friend or family member that you can call up in the middle of the night to bail you out of jail, if ever needed, and you know she’ll show up and won’t ask any questions. She does anything for her family, friends, and significant other, even at the cost of her own well-being. “No” is not in her vocabulary. She’s beloved by you and many others, but her ride or die trope becomes a problem when she does it indiscriminately. Her self-worth is connected to how much labor she can provide for others. She goes above and beyond for everyone in every aspect of her life—work, family, church, and often it’s not reciprocated, and a “ride or die chick” doesn’t require it to be because she’s a “strong Black woman.” To her, love should be earned, and there’s no limit to what she’ll do for it.   In this book, author, adjunct professor of sociology, and former therapist, Shanita Hubbard disrupts the “ride or die” complex, and argues that this way of life has left Black women exhausted, overworked, overlooked, and feeling depleted. She suggests that Black women are to susceptible this mentality because it’s normalized in our culture. It rings loud in our favorite hip-hop songs, and it even shows up in the most important relationship we will ever have—the one with yourself.   Compassionate, candid, hard-hitting, and 100% unapologetic, Ride-or-Die melds Hubbard’s entertaining conversations with her Black girlfriends and her personal experiences as a redeemed “ride-or-die chick” and a former “captain of the build-a-brother team” to fervently dismantle cultural norms that require Black women to take care of everyone but themselves.  Ride or Die urges you to expel the myth that your self-worth is connected to how much labor you provide others, and guides you toward healing. Using hip hop as a backdrop to explore norms that are harmful to Black women, Hubbard shows the way you may be unknowingly perpetuating this harm within your relationships. Hubbard urges you to pull the plug on the “ride or die chick.”

  Ver libro

• 

  My Islam Taught Me My Good...

  The Sincere Seeker Collection

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Introduce your child to the beauty of Islamic manners and character with this engaging and educational audiobook designed for children ages 4–8. This inspiring listening experience helps young learners understand and practice good behavior through simple lessons rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah. 
  Children will explore essential values such as kindness, honesty, patience, gratitude, and respect through easy-to-follow guidance and relatable examples. With clear narration and practical lessons, this audiobook makes it easy for children to apply Islamic etiquette (Adab) in their daily lives—at home, with friends, and in their communities. 
  From saying “Bismillah” before actions to greeting others with “Salam Alaykum,” each lesson is designed to build strong character while strengthening a child’s connection with Allah. 
  Perfect for bedtime, daily routines, or family learning, this audiobook creates a positive and nurturing environment where children can grow in both faith and behavior. 
  What Your Child Will Discover:   
  • Essential Islamic manners based on the Qur’an and Sunnah  
  • How to practice kindness, honesty, patience, and gratitude  
  • Respect for parents, elders, and others 
   • Daily habits like saying Bismillah and remembering Allah  
  • Practical ways to apply good behavior in everyday life 
  Ideal for parents, educators, and Islamic schools, this audiobook supports character development in a way that is simple, meaningful, and engaging for young children. 
  Created by The Sincere Seeker Kids Collection, this audiobook is designed to help children build strong Islamic character while making learning enjoyable and easy to follow.

  Ver libro

• 

  The Rambo Report - Five Films...

  Nat Segaloff, David Morrell

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  From the beginning, Rambo was more than a character in a 1972 novel by David Morrell. He was the culmination of the author's personal encounters with veterans returning from the Vietnam War. The 1982 movie adaptation of First Blood reflected the novel's powerful insights into a troubled veteran's postwar experience. Then in 1985, the film's explosive sequel Rambo: First Blood Part II transformed the character into something shockingly different. With a focus on blood-and-guts action, Rambo became an invincible one-man army. A new kind of hero for a new day in America. A pop-culture icon as controversial as he was crowd-pleasing—blasting his way through the influential action film franchise in Hollywood history. The Rambo legend was born. 
   
   
   
  Five feature films. Three novels. Seven video games. Countless comic books, action figures, and even an animated show for kids. The Rambo machine has been as unstoppable as Rambo himself. Now for the first time, Hollywood insider Nat Segaloff digs deep into the man, the myth, and the massive impact of the phenomenon known as "The Rambo Effect." Packed with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, cultural insights, and debates about violence in the media, this is an explosive no-holds-barred report from the front lines of Hollywood mythmaking. A must-listen for Rambo fans, movies buffs, and anyone interested in American culture.

  Ver libro