motion pictures

Presents facts about motion pictures, covering every genre, and featuring graphs, venn diagrams, and charts.

Cary Elwes shares behind-the-scenes memories and anecdotes about the making of The Princess Bride, along with Rob Reiner and other alumni from the classic film.

Take an in-depth look at what goes on at a movie set..

"Rebecca is thrilled to spend the day at a real movie studio, and when a super, spectacular opportunity presents itself, she is quick to volunteer. But how will this scene play out? Then, on a visit to Coney Island, Rebecca gets the chance to use her acting skills to lighten the mood in an embarrassing situation--and her climbing skills to rescue someone in a dangerous spot. But a factory tour makes Rebecca believe her skills are needed there, too. How can she help make things better--what part can she play?"--Provided by publisher.

"Between 1995 and 1999, Patton Oswalt lived with an unshakable addiction. It wasn't drugs, alcohol or sex: it was film. After moving to L.A., Oswalt became a huge film buff (or as he calls it, a sprocket fiend), absorbing classics, cult hits, and new releases at the New Beverly Cinema. Silver screen celluloid became Patton's life schoolbook, informing his notion of acting, writing, comedy, and relationships. Set in the nascent days of L.A.'s alternative comedy scene, Oswalt's memoir chronicles his journey from fledgling stand-up comedian to self-assured sitcom actor, with the colorful New Beverly collective and a cast of now-notable young comedians supporting him all along the way"--.

Read the life story of one of the most influential filmmakers in history, Steven Spielberg. Prolific director, writer and producer of such films as Saving Private Ryan, E.T.: The Extraterrestrial, Jurassic Park, and others.

The title includes the contributions of great filmmaker Sofia Coppola to the industry. It provides a timely progress of her career and personal achievements.

This title includes the contributions of great filmmaker Peter Jackson to the industry. It provides a timely progress of his career and personal achievements.

The title includes the contributions of great filmmakers to the industry. It provides a timely progress of their careers and personal achievements.

This title includes the contributions of great filmmaker James Cameron to the industry. It provides a timely progress of his career and personal achievements.