motion pictures

A biography of one of the most famous film comedians of the twentieth century who contributed greatly to the art of filmmaking both as a performer and as a director.

A collection of fifty interviews in which some of the most popular film directors discuss their lives, work, and inspirations.

Text and cartoon illustrations chronicle the history of narrative film and discuss the development of the film industry in the twentieth century; includes profiles of the most influential actors, directors, and producers in the industry.

Guide to over 8,000 motion picture plots with ratings, casts, awards, and cross-referenced by subject and genre.

Provides a chronologically-arranged listing of one thousand and one must-see films, including information about their release dates, directors, starts, awards and nominations, and more.

Text and photographs from the movies describe the evil characters in the Star Wars films.

Explores the lives, influences, and legacies of many of Hollywood's actors, directors, producers, cameramen, and composers who have worked on some of the blockbuster movies from the 1950s to the present, including George Lucas, Arthur Penn, and Stephen Spielberg.

An alphabetical guide to the aspects of the motion picture as presented by the author in classes in UCLA's film school. Covers topics ranging from action and animation to violence and weapons.

Describes the technical innovation behind 3-D animation focusing on its Pixar founder Ed Catmull and partner Steve Jobs. Also includes information on animator John Lasseter who transformed animation into an art form. Contains interview material with dozens of those working within the field.