Maison d'édition: Tales of Terror
Steve Hutchison reviews 50 of the best animal movies. Each film is analyzed and discussed with a synopsis and a rating. The movies are ranked from best to worst. How many have you seen?
Tartuffe is one of Molière's most significant successes (1622-1673). Moliere is one of France's most popular playwrights. In this adaptation, David Serero brings the play to its essence for a perfect one-act performance (1 hour 20 minutes) with his Cast. The Plot: Tartuffe, a sanctimonious scoundrel who professes extreme piety, is taken into the household of Orgon, a wealthy man. Under the guise of ministering to the family’s spiritual and moral needs, he almost destroys Orgon’s family. Elmire, Orgon’s wife, sees through Tartuffe’s wicked hypocrisy and exposes him. The play is very educational and funny, and, though nearly 400 years old, shows that the human condition has still not changed.Voir livre
Delve Deep into the Shadows: The Cinematic Mastery of Hitchcock Revealed Ever been captivated by the chilling suspense of a Hitchcock film? Felt the hairs on your neck rise as the masterful director pulled you into his world of mystery and intrigue? If you've ever wondered what makes Alfred Hitchcock's movies timeless classics, this is the book for you. Dive deep into the world of the unparalleled "Master of Suspense". The Genius of Fear offers an unparalleled journey into the innovative techniques, mesmerizing cinematography, and compelling narratives that define Hitchcock's legendary career. From the eerie strings of "Psycho" to the dizzying heights of "Vertigo", uncover the cinematic magic behind some of the most iconic films of the 20th century. This isn't just a history lesson. Learn about the intricacies of composition and framing, the use of shadows and light, and the groundbreaking techniques that set Hitchcock apart from his contemporaries. Get up close and personal with detailed analyses of classics like "Rear Window" and "North by Northwest", as well as a look at lesser-known masterpieces that showcase Hitchcock’s genius. Whether you're a budding filmmaker, a seasoned cinephile, or just a fan of gripping stories well-told, this guide illuminates the art of filmmaking in a way that is both insightful and engaging. Embark on a cinematic journey like no other. Discover the legacy of a director whose influence can still be seen in modern thrillers and dramas. Unlock the secrets that made Hitchcock's films the masterpieces they are today. So, don't wait. Delve into The Genius of Fear and see the world of cinema through the eyes of its greatest suspense director. Your view of films will never be the same again.Voir livre
A landmark in jazz studies, Thinking in Jazz reveals as never before how musicians, both individually and collectively, learn to improvise. Chronicling leading musicians from their first encounters with jazz to the development of a unique improvisatory voice, Paul Berliner documents the lifetime of preparation that lies behind the skilled improviser's every idea. The product of more than fifteen years of immersion in the jazz world, Thinking in Jazz combines participant observation with detailed musicological analysis, the author's experience as a jazz trumpeter, interpretations of published material by scholars and performers, and, above all, original data from interviews with more than fifty professional musicians: bassists George Duvivier and Rufus Reid; drummers Max Roach, Ronald Shannon Jackson, and Akira Tana; guitarist Emily Remler; pianists Tommy Flanagan and Barry Harris; saxophonists Lou Donaldson, Lee Konitz, and James Moody; trombonist Curtis Fuller; trumpeters Doc Cheatham, Art Farmer, Wynton Marsalis, and Red Rodney; vocalists Carmen Lundy and Vea Williams; and others. Together, the interviews provide insight into the production of jazz by great artists like Betty Carter, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Coleman Hawkins, and Charlie Parker.Thinking in Jazz overflows with musical examples from the 1920s to the present, including original transcriptions (keyed to commercial recordings) of collective improvisations by Miles Davis's and John Coltrane's groups. These transcriptions provide additional insight into the structure and creativity of jazz improvisation and represent a remarkable resource for jazz musicians as well as students and educators. Berliner explores the alternative ways—aural, visual, kinetic, verbal, emotional, theoretical, associative—in which these performers conceptualize their music and describes the delicate interplay of soloist and ensemble in collective improvisation. Berliner's skillful integration of data concerning musical development, the rigorous practice and thought artists devote to jazz outside of performance, and the complexities of composing in the moment leads to a new understanding of jazz improvisation as a language, an aesthetic, and a tradition. This unprecedented journey to the heart of the jazz tradition will fascinate and enlighten musicians, musicologists, and jazz fans alike.Voir livre
Oliver's well-researched biography of Mansa Musa reads like an exotic tale of gold, glory, and adventure. During his long reign as Mali's emperor, Mansa Musa led his empire into its Golden Age; presided over a spectacular, 60,000 person, 9,000 mile pilgrimage; founded a university in Timbuktu; and helped revolutionize architecture across the Sudan. Oliver does not allow Musa's story to get bogged down in detail by seamlessly weaving a lot of history into his narrative and by supplying curious readers with an extensive description. Many of the African ancestors of today's African-Americans came from West Africa. From 700 -- 1600 A. D., one after the other, three great, black, commercial empires dominated West Africa. They were powerful, prosperous, complex, stable -- and large. At its height, the Empire of Mali was the size of all of Western Europe.Voir livre
While other books give you tips on how to “write funny,” this book offers a paradigm shift in understanding the mechanics and art of comedy and the proven, practical tools that help writers translate that understanding into successful, commercial scripts. The Hidden Tools of Comedy unlocks the unique secrets and techniques of writing comedy. Kaplan deconstructs sequences in popular films and TV that work and don’t work and explains what tools were used (or should have been used).Voir livre
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