The Films and Career of Eva Green

The Films and Career of Eva Green
Author: Luke Strongman
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2023-04-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1527502708

This book details Eva Green’s film and acting career. Extensively researched, it is concerned with her film roles, and the many movies in which she has appeared. It describes, with critical commentary, features of the making of these films and their reception. Engagingly written, with biographical context, the book spans from 2001 and Green’s first film appearances to the present day, in which she is a leading international actress of film and television.

Hollywood's 100 Leading Actresses

Hollywood's 100 Leading Actresses
Author: Hseham Amrahs
Publisher: Mahesh Dutt Sharma
Total Pages: 524
Release: 2024-01-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

The Hollywood 100 is a carefully curated list that spans generations, genres, and the ever-evolving landscape of the film industry. Each actress selected for this collection has not only graced the screen but has also left an indelible mark on the cultural zeitgeist. From the luminosity of the Golden Age to the dynamism of contemporary cinema, these women have transcended the screen, becoming beacons of inspiration for aspiring actors and audiences alike. Behind the glamour and glitz, each actress's journey is a tale of passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence. Whether they emerged from humble beginnings or were born into the limelight, their stories are threaded with the common theme of dedication to their craft. From auditions that tested their mettle to roles that defined careers, these narratives unfold like a script, revealing the raw, unfiltered reality that exists behind the scenes.

The Films and Career of Eva Green

The Films and Career of Eva Green
Author: Luke Strongman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-02-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781036401498

This book details Eva Green's film and acting career. Extensively researched, it is concerned with her film roles, and the many movies in which she has appeared. It describes, with critical commentary, features of the making of these films and their reception. Engagingly written, with biographical context, the book spans from 2001 and Green's first film appearances to the present day, in which she is a leading international actress of film and television.

Dumbo - The Official Movie Special

Dumbo - The Official Movie Special
Author: Dan Jolin
Publisher: Titan Comics
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1787733629

With Dumbo, visionary director Tim Burton brings a beloved Disney animated classic to the world of live-action, telling the touching story of a uniquely talented baby elephant who changes the lives of a small circus family and makes the world gasp in awe. This Movie Special features in-depth interviews with stars Danny DeVito, Colin Farrell, Nico Parker, Finley Hobbins, Michael Keaton, Eva Green and more. Also, interviews with Tim Burton and the behind-the-scenes crews, including the costume and special effects departments, plus stunning photography and concept art from this magical family adventure. You will truly believe an elephant can fly…

Tim Burton

Tim Burton
Author: Tim Burton
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2005
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781578067596

Collected interviews with the eclectic director of Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, and Ed Wood

Once Upon a Time There Was a Traveller

Once Upon a Time There Was a Traveller
Author: Various
Publisher: Virago
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0748119477

Virago Press and the Asham Award, the foremost prize for stories by women, present a collection of tales to send you to places you've never been before . . . Here are tales of people who travel far and those who stay at home and dream; of strange things in suitcases; of roads that should not have been taken; of exotic cities and shabby towns. Some are running away, and some are travelling to come home. With new stories from well-known writers, including Helen Dunmore, and an Angela Carter fable, this is a book to tuck in your backpack, your valise or to enjoy, deep in your armchair, for no one can fail to be hooked by those beguiling words: once upon a time there was a traveller . . .

Movie Lists

Movie Lists
Author: Paul Simpson
Publisher: Profile Books
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2011-05-26
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1847653553

Action, African greats, alcohol, Robert Aldrich, aliens, Woody Allen, Pedro Almodovar, Robert Altman, animated, anime, apocalypses, Argentina, art, Asia minor, avant garde... And that's just A for you. A taste of this fabulously quirky and enjoyable book which is both a celebration of movies - and movie trivia - and a handy, entertaining guide to films that we know you will enjoy. It is fantastically functional. The lists are well conceived and easy to understand - mostly assembled by genre, actor, director, theme or country of origin - and the reviews are witty and informative. Oddly enough, most movie guides are not full of recommendations. But Movie Lists is, in spades, leaving readers in no doubt that the films reviewed are the business. Oh - and you don't have to watch them all before you die. There is no premise of death in this book. You just need to get down to the local Blockbusters or flick your remote to Movies on Demand. Only the popcorn is not supplied.

The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia

The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia
Author: Steven Jay Rubin
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 841
Release: 2020-11-17
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1641600853

"Nobody does 007 encyclopedias better than Bond historian Steven Jay Rubin. Buy this one. M's orders." —George Lazenby, James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service Packed with behind-the-scenes information, fascinating facts, trivia, bloopers, classic quotes, character bios, cast and filmmaker bios, and hundreds of rare and unusual photographs of those in front of and behind the camera Ian Fleming's James Bond character has entertained motion picture audiences for nearly sixty years, and the filmmakers have come a long way since they spent $1 million producing the very first James Bond movie, Dr. No, in 1962. The 2015 Bond title, Spectre, cost $250 million and grossed $881 million worldwide—and 2021's No Time to Die is certain to become another global blockbuster. The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia is the completely up-to-date edition of author Steven Jay Rubin's seminal work on the James Bond film series. It covers the entire series through No Time to Die and showcases the type of exhaustive research that has been a hallmark of Rubin's work in film history. From the bios of Bond girls in front of the camera to rare and unusual photographs of those behind it, no detail of the Bond legacy is left uncovered.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Author: Ransom Riggs
Publisher: Quirk Books
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2011-06-07
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1594745137

The #1 New York Times best-selling series. eBook Bonus Features: • A Q&A with author Ransom Riggs • 8 pages of color stills from the Tim Burton film • A sneak preview of Hollow City, the next novel in the series A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive. A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows. “A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story.”—John Green, New York Times best-selling author of The Fault in Our Stars “With its X-Men: First Class-meets-time-travel story line, David Lynchian imagery, and rich, eerie detail, it’s no wonder Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children has been snapped up by Twentieth Century Fox. B+”—Entertainment Weekly “‘Peculiar’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. Riggs’ chilling, wondrous novel is already headed to the movies.”—People “You’ll love it if you want a good thriller for the summer. It’s a mystery, and you’ll race to solve it before Jacob figures it out for himself.”—Seventeen

Action Movie Freak

Action Movie Freak
Author: Katrina Hill
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 605
Release: 2012-10-11
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1440232261

Written by woman of action Katrina "Action Flick Chick" Hill, Action Movie Freak is packed with spine-tingling excitement and thrilling moments that make action movies a beloved genre for those who crave crashing cars, exploding buildings, and faces getting kicked six ways to Sunday. With badass heroes that ain't got time to bleed, women warriors, thrilling chases and outrageous fisticuffs, Action Movie Freak celebrates a wide variety of more than 100 movies that have left audiences on the edge of their seats. Complete movie reviews are divided into various sub-genres including Classics That Defined the Genre (The Bond movies of the 1960s, "Bullit," "Dirty Harry") Bloodiest Action Movies ("Ninja Assassin," "Rambo" series, "RoboCop") and Action From the Far East ("Bangkok Knockout," "Ong Bak," "Ip Man"). The book also spotlights specific action heroes/actors, and features 250 color photos and movie posters, as well as fun Top 10 lists, including best one-liners and most over-the-top kills.