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In Love With Voices: A Jazz Memoir
by Brian Q. TorffIn his memoir, Torff takes us beyond the music by adding depth with his vision of American music, and paints vivid portraits of the musicians with whom he played.
Horror Movie Freak
by Don SumnerYou'll scream with delight while reading this fun and engaging book that discusses fright flicks all horror fans need to see to ascend to the level of a true Horror Freak -from classics (Dracula and Psycho) to modern movies (Drag Me to Hell) and lesser-known gems (Dog Soldiers). Movies are divided into various categories including Asian horror, beginners, homicidal slashers, supernatural thrillers, and zombie invasion. Features more than 130 movies, 250+ photos of movie stills and posters, and a chapter on remakes and reimaginings. The book also includes the DVD of George A. Romero's original 1968 version of "Night of the Living Dead."
Sci-Fi Movie Freak
by Robert C. Ring"I'll be back." -- The Terminator, The Terminator (1984) To the movies, that is. And so will you with the help of Sci-Fi Movie Freak, a celebration of some of the greatest science-fiction movies of all time. Your inner geek will freak finding everything from classics like Metropolis, Forbidden Planet, and 2001: A Space Odyssey to modern movies including Avatar, Moon, and Inception, and even the entertaining "failures" like Robot Monster, Gammera the Invincible, and Battlefield Earth. Movies are divided into various chapters including Best of the Best, Further Essentials, and Lesser-Known Gems. Features more than 100 movies 250+ photos of movie stills and posters Top 10 lists of the best directors, female characters, villains and moreFree DVD included of the magnificently bad cult classic Plan 9 From Outer Space.
Action Movie Freak
by Katrina HillWritten 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.
Staging Shakespearean Theatre: The Essential Guide to Selecting, Interpreting, Producing and Directing Shakespe are
by Elaine NovakFrom auditions and rehearsals to publicity, this guide leads even inexperienced directors, producers, choreographers and actors through the complicated and sometimes fearsome task of staking Shakespeare. Comprehensive information is presented in a browsable format including historical background of the Elizabeth period, descriptions of major plays, a glossary of terms, suggestions for modern interpretations, step-by-step instruction for choreographing fight scenes, and a full treatment of Romeo & Juliet
The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook (Technical Theatre, Film And Television Ser.)
by Thurston JamesThe Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook This is the first book to contain, in one comprehensive volume, every molding and casting procedure of use to the theater props builder (no matter what his or her level or proficiency). The author demonstrates the techniques involved in using more than thirty different materials ranging from papier-mache to breakaway glass. While the use of some materials–plaster and polyester resins, for example–is covered to some extent in other publications, information on the selection and use of rubber materials (latex, neoprene, silicone, and the urethanes) and the procedure for making breakaway windows and bottles is available only in The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook. Written in an easy, conversational style, the book will be useful to anyone involved with theater properties, puppetry, and costuming (as professionals or amateurs). It will also serve admirably the needs of students taking classes in those subjects. Completing the book is a special section on designing and building a vacuum forming machine suitable for use in constructing theater props. More than 450 photographs illustrate the step-by-step procedures explained throughout the entire text.
The Stage Management Handbook
by Daniel A. IonazziThe stage manager is the renaissance man of the theater. He or she must have a working knowledge of how the various technical aspects of the theater work (scenery, props, costumes, lights and sound), be part director, part playwright, part designer and part producer, and be prepared to act as confidant, counselor and confessor to everyone else in the company. This book addresses all of these considerations in detail and offers the reader–professional or amateur, veteran or beginner–helpful guidance and practical advice, supported by many forms and examples to illustrate the points covered in the text. The three phrases of mounting and performing a show are covered. Part I takes the reader through the pre-production phase–research, the script, planning and organization, and auditions. Part II covers the rehearsal process–rehearsal rules, blocking, cues, prompting, information distribution, technical and dress rehearsals. Part III discusses the performance phase–calling the show, maintaining the director's work, working with understudies and replacements, and more. Part IV provides insights into the organizational structure or some theaters and aspects of human behavior in those organizations. Many stage managers of long-running commercial productions believe that–once the show is up and running–only ten percent of their work is related to everything covered in Parts I, II and III. The other ninety percent is associated with issues in Part IV; i.e. "managing" human behavior and maintaining working relationships.
Hollywood Screenwriting Directory: A Specialized Resource for Discovering Where & How to Sell Your Screenplay
by The Writers Storedirectory
The Smoking Gun
by Doug RichardsonWhat do you know, really?Sure. Having enough talent to act, direct, or write a screenplay is one set of skills. But navigating both the main streets and back alleys of Hollywood cannot be done with GPS. Ride shotgun with screenwriting and producing veteran Doug Richardson as he skillfully - yet so amusingly - lives, dies, survives, and thrives in the entertainment trenches.The Smoking Gun is more than a collection of true Hollywood stories, box office success and jaw-dropping failures. It's a guided tour behind the curtain of an industry that is equal parts bright lights, backstabbing, and double-dealing. Buckle up, step into your steel jockstrap, and get ready to do battle in the carnival funhouse otherwise known as showbiz.
Hollywood Screenwriting Directory Fall/Winter: A Specialized Resource for Discovering Where & How to Sell Your Screenplay
by Jesse Douma Dinah PerezTo get your screenplay in front of the right buyer, you need exclusive information and specific details you can only gain through years of industry experience. That's why The Writers Store has compiled the Hollywood Screenwriting Directory, the product of more than three decades working directly with the decision makers behind the world's favorite films. This invaluable reference features:Thousands of listings for Hollywood buyers, industry insiders, studios, and independent financiers, all with verifi ed contact informationCrucial details for submitting your screenplay to specific markets: how they prefer to receive submissions, and whether they accept unsolicited materialA guide to properly formatting your script and packaging your submissionClear, step-by-step instructions for crafting professional query letters, treatments, and log linesA Silver subscription to ScreenwritingDirectory.com (a $49 value)In addition, you'll find illustrated screenplay samples, essential legal information, and tips for creating a quality submission. With the Hollywood Screenwriting Directory at your fingertips, you'll significantly increase your chances of script-selling success!
Improvisation Starters Revised and Expanded Edition: More Than 1,000 Improvisation Scenarios for the Theater and Classroom
by Philip BernardiImprovisation is an essential and invaluable technique for the actor's repertoire: It asks you to think beyond a script - and its memorized lines, movements, and facial expressions - to deliver a performance filled with honesty, insight, nuance, and verisimilitude.Improvisation Starters Revised and Expanded provides more than 1,000 brand-new scenarios that will help you:Depict confl ict by focusing on differing beliefs, motivations, and needsUse contrasts to show the clash of personalities and emotionsCreatively incorporate props and specific lines of dialogue within an improvised sceneExplore character relationships with various locationsTake on the role of inanimate objects and animalsFrom the classroom to the community theater group - and even in business, language, and technology classes - improvisation is the perfect tool for thinking critically, communicating clearly, building self-confi dence, and developing interpersonal skills. With this revised edition of Improvisation Starters, you’ll bring new vitality to the stage or set - and have fun in the process!
The Screenwriter's Guide to Productivity: How to Get Motivated, Overcome Writer's Block and Develop a Writing Routine That Works
by Script Magazine EditorsAre you an aspiring screenwriter, but struggling to get the words on the page? So many things can come between you and the keyboard: a 9 - 5 job, writer's block, or good old-fashioned procrastination. Writing Routine and Outlook is a collection of articles from Script Magazine that address the many obstacles that independent screenwriters face when trying to hone their craft. Film industry experts provide advice based on their own experiences and useful tips for making writing a part of your everyday life. Getting in the zone to write can be hard, but there are ways to cut down on the time it takes for you to focus up. These articles will teach you how to make writing into a habit, regardless of how busy you are. You'll learn how to find your optimal time of day for creation and productivity, your own writing process, and a work-life balance. By evaluating the way you currently make use of your time, you'll learn how to restructure your days to make the most of them. You'll learn how setting goals and deadlines for yourself can transform your writing experience, how to avoid the trap of waiting for inspiration, and how to select a day job that pays the bills while facilitating your passion. Writing Routine and Outlook also includes tips for boosting your creativity, finishing your screenplay, and turning your procrastination into productivity.
Creating Characters A-List Actors Want to Play
by Jeanne Bowerman Script Magazine EditorsThere's no better way to sell your script than to attract an A-List star to be a part of your film. But with thousands of scripts in circulation at all times, how can you make yours more appealing to Hollywood's most sought after performers?Creating Characters A-List Actors Want To Play is a collection of articles from Script Magazine that will guide you on your mission to create stand-out, memorable characters. Film industry experts provide advice based on the many scripts they've worked on and read throughout their careers: the good, the bad, and the ugly.These articles explore how to create memorable, developed characters who are relatable, nuanced, and engaging. Characters who have strong points of views, motivations, and inner conflicts. You will learn how film archetypes have morphed into tired stereotypes, and thus how to avoid the same fate for your own characters. You will learn how to employ personality quirks and the unexpected to elevate your characters beyond the confines of tropes. Articles explore the importance of raising the stakes, giving your characters a hard time, and making sure that the audience will empathize with them. You will learn how to utilize the whole cast of your script to show the layers of the protagonist, how to develop great villains, and why you need to take your character to the point of no return. Creating Characters A-List Actors Want To Play also covers writing dimensional female characters, how to utilize the 5 stages of grief and basic psychology, how to write intriguing character descriptions that appeal to actors, and various exercises to help you get to know your characters better.Contributors to this collection include Jeanne Veillette Bowerman (writer of the adaptation of the book Slavery by Another Name), Jerry Flattum (writer of Watertown, South Dakota, and Celestial Age), Heather Hale (writer of Absolute Killers and The Courage to Love), Marilyn Horowitz (professor and writing consultant), Brad Johnson (screenwriter and producer), Jacob Krueger (writer of The Matthew Shepard Story), Daniel Manus (founder of No Bull Script Consulting), Hayley McKenzie (writer of Papadopoulos & Sons, Chakara, and The Watcher Self), Drew Yanno (screenwriter and screenwriting professor), and Brett Wean (writer, actor, and improv instructor).If you're ready to make your characters dimensional enough to catch an Oscar winner's attention, get your copy of Creating Characters A-List Actors Want To Play today!
Pitching a Screenplay: Essential Advice for Before, During and After a Pitching Event
by Jeanne Bowerman Script Magazine EditorsCongratulations! You've written the next blockbuster hit! But...now what?Writing your screenplay is just the first step. If you don't take it out into the world and pitch it, your script will never get sold. Pitching a Screenplay: Essential Advice for Before, During and After a Pitching Event can help you take that next step. This collection of articles from Script Magazine will take you through the ins and outs of crafting and delivering a truly impressive pitch.Just how valuable are pitchfests? These articles explore what you can really expect to get out of spending your time and money at pitchfests. You will learn about pitchfest misconceptions and how networking and building relationships with producers can be the most valuable takeaway from any pitching event. You will learn how to prepare for a pitchfest: what research you need to conduct, what to bring, what to wear, and how to begin. These articles cover how to make a great first impression, the dos and don'ts of pitching, what phrases will make you sound like a rookie during a pitch meeting, and important tips to know before submitting your script. You will learn the 5 steps for pitching success, which include concentrating on the needs of the producers besides your own and turning rejection into connection. Pitching a Screenplay: Essential Advice for Before, During and After a Pitching Event also delves into the importance of listening, having both a prepared and improvisational phase of your pitch, and knowing your weaknesses.Contributors to this collection include Jeanne Veillette Bowerman (editor for Script Magazine), Lee Jessup (career coach to notable screenwriters), Jacob Krueger (writer of The Matthew Shepard Story), Stephanie Palmer (leader of the American Film Market's annual Pitch Conference), and Wendy Kram (producer and owner of L.A. FOR HIRE).Don't let your script gather dust of the shelf! Take the next step toward getting your vision produced with help from Pitching a Screenplay: Essential Advice for Before, During and After a Pitching Event.
Hollywood Screenwriting Directory Spring/Summer: A Specialized Resource for Discovering Where & How to Sell Your Screenplay
by Dinah Perez Jesse DoumaReady to submit your screenplay but not sure about the logistics? With over 4,000 listings for Industry insiders such as studios, production companies, and independent financiers, this handy directory gives you the scoop on query letters, treatments and much more. Plus, the Legal 411 for Screenwriters section by entertainment attorney Dinah Perez is well worth the cost of the book. Get a head start with:Correct addresses and info for buyers (more than 4,000 listings!)The top ways to write and format loglines, treatments and query lettersInside screenwriting intelThe legalities of screenwriting and more from Dinah Perez!Up-to-Date It's true that contact information in Hollywood can change in the blink of an eye. You'll benefit from the updates to more than 50 percent of last year's listings. Also new are Facebook profiles, email addresses and more.What Matters to You Tons of information is included because so many things go into a successful submission. Browse information such as:Verified contact details, so you can email, phone or stop by in personPackaging your submission for best resultsScript formatWho receives unsolicited workThe legalities that go into each stage of the screenwriting and production processHow each financier, production company or studio wants submissions
The Everything® Giant Book Of Sports Word Searches
by Charles TimmermanLove the fast-paced thrill of a high-energy basketball game? Addicted to the quiet intensity of a championship golf tournament? Dig the reckless speed of auto racing? No matter your favorite, this book will satisfy your every sports-related passion. Puzzlemaster Charles Timmerman's latest collection combines the fun of word searches with the exhilaration of popular sports for the ultimate puzzling experience! This gigantic collection features hundreds of entertaining puzzles based on the world of sports, including: Basketball Football Baseball Motor sports Hockey Golf Relive your favorite sports moments while working on these popular and addictive puzzles. With more than 300 major-league word searches, it's the next best thing to the Superbowl!
The Everything® Easy Large-Print Crosswords Book (Volume II)
by Charles TimmermanThis collection features 150 brand-new crosswords in an easy-to-read format. Everything is bigger--the clues, the numbers, the grids--even the answers! Tease your brain with hundreds of fun clues, such as: TV's Perry Mason (BURR) Coins in Madrid (EUROS) "20,000 Leagues . . . " captain (NEMO) Mountaineer's spike (PITON) Football's Papa Bear (HALAS) With clues ranging from favorite TV shows and movies to clever puns and word play, these light and easy puzzles are perfect for taking a break without having to strain your brain--or your eyes! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced puzzler, you'll enjoy the satisfaction of quickly solving these entertaining crosswords.
The Everything® Giant Book Of Word Searches Volume 3
by Charles TimmermanEverything® puzzlemaster Charles Timmerman has put together an inspired new collection! This book is packed with more than 300 word searches. Our most popular puzzle, word searches help improve vocabulary, memory, and problem-solving skills. But most of all--they're just tons of fun! There's something to satisfy every interest with hundreds of puzzles and diverse themes, including: •Literature (Shakespeare, Alice in Wonderland, Winnie the Pooh) •Geography (Mount Everest, Boston, the Amazon River) •Movies (Charlie Chaplin, Slumdog Millionaire, Universal Studios) •History (Thomas Jefferson, the Renaissance, the Oregon Trail) •Popular culture (Wii, Sailor Moon, reality TV) •Nature (birdwatching, environmentalism, butterflies) •Music (Kiss, Jay-Z, Beethoven) If you can't get enough of these fun and engaging puzzles, this enormous collection is the perfect companion for you!
The Everything Guide to Comedy Writing (The Everything )
by Mike BentA guy walks into a bar...With this guide, aspiring comics will learn to navigate the complex world of comedy writing. Discover how to tap into your natural sense of humor through real-life examples and hands-on skill-building exercises. Learn the best ways to come up with ideas and write comedy that gets laughs--every time! Mike Bent, an accomplished stand-up comedian and teacher, provides the inside scoop on techniques to jump-start your comedy writing career, including how to:Develop comic characters for sketches and scenesCreate and polish a standup routineWrite for TV and moviesUse the web to advance your comedy careerEveryone loves a comedian. But breaking into this tough field is no laughing matter. After sharpening your comedy-writing skills with this practical (and funny!) guide, you'll feel comfortable adding humor to everyday situations and may even take a chance on your dream job in show business!
The Everything Guide to Digital Home Recording
by Marc SchonbrunLeona Lewis, Lily Allen, and Colbie Caillat all became famous after their self-produced music was posted on the Internet. And now anyone who's ever practiced in front of the mirror for hours wants to try it too. This guide shows aspiring musicians how to turn their computers into a music studio. Professional musician Marc Schonbrun leads you step-by-step through the basics of home recording, including: Tips on how to make'and stick to'a recording budget The best digital recording software Microphones, mixers, and electronic hardware Recording for individual instruments and virtual instruments Mixing, mastering, and advanced recording techniques For a fraction of the cost of recording, you can become their own engineers. You'll learn to create tracks complete with digital effects, virtual instruments, and sound quality that rival professional studios. In no time, you'll be ready for your time in the spotlight!
The Everything® Giant Book Of Brain-Boosting Puzzles
by Charles TimmermanSolving puzzles is an easy way to keep mentally fit. And with more than 750 puzzles-from cryptograms and word ladders to brain teasers and sudoku-you are sure to find the perfect mental exercise in this new book! Each puzzle is designed to increase brainpower, improve concentration, and reduce memory loss. This stimulating and entertaining collection includes: Forget-Me-Nots Word searches Dropouts Crosswords Brain teasers Cryptograms And many more! You'll get a mental workout with 18 different types of challenging puzzles. They'll give your brain a boost-and have fun at the same time!
WTF? Work
by Gregory Bergman Jodi MillerAs if your HR Department didn't have enough to worry about, WTF? is holding its own office orientation. From dealing with workplace politics and romancing coworkers to climbing the success ladder or getting canned, WTF? Work shows you how to handle the daily lows of holding down a j-o-b. Whether you're sitting in the cubes or in the corner office, working the counter or bussing the tables, WTF? provides an employee handbook that's actually worth reading. It leaves the PC stuff to the professionals and instead delivers some not-safe-for-work advice for when your job has you saying, "WTF?" For even more f*#!-ing fun, visit www. WTFComedyStop. com
Four Word Film Reviews
by Benj Clews Michael OnesiIn four words or less, this book brings together movies from across the multiplex. So whether you like the Coen brothers (Fargo: Chipper cop; chipped criminal) or the Farrelly brothers (Dumb & Dumber: Two guys, zero brains), you'll get a laugh from these online critics' witty review reductions. This book is your must-read guide to over 400 movies--brought to you in 3D so real you can flip the pages for less than the price of admission to Michael Bay's latest pyrotechnics display. Action! Adventure! Comedy! It's all inside for your viewing pleasure. And be sure to stay after the credits for the Four Word Film Review Quiz to see how well you really know your movies. Four Word Film Reviews: Condensed content, big laughs.
Four Word Film Reviews
by Benj ClewsIn four words or less, this book brings together movies from across the multiplex. So whether you like the Coen brothers (Fargo: Chipper cop; chipped criminal) or the Farrelly brothers (Dumb & Dumber: Two guys, zero brains), you'll get a laugh from these online critics' witty review reductions.This book is your must-read guide to over 400 movies--brought to you in 3D so real you can flip the pages for less than the price of admission to Michael Bay's latest pyrotechnics display. Action! Adventure! Comedy! It's all inside for your viewing pleasure. And be sure to stay after the credits for the Four Word Film Review Quiz to see how well you really know your movies.Four Word Film Reviews: Condensed content, big laughs.
Four Word Film Reviews
by Benj Clews Michael OnesiIn four words or less, this book brings together movies from across the multiplex. So whether you like the Coen brothers (Fargo: Chipper cop; chipped criminal) or the Farrelly brothers (Dumb & Dumber: Two guys, zero brains), you'll get a laugh from these online critics' witty review reductions. This book is your must-read guide to over 400 movies--brought to you in 3D so real you can flip the pages for less than the price of admission to Michael Bay's latest pyrotechnics display. Action! Adventure! Comedy! It's all inside for your viewing pleasure. And be sure to stay after the credits for theFour Word Film ReviewQuiz to see how well youreallyknow your movies. Four Word Film Reviews:Condensed content, big laughs.