motion pictures

Describes the history of digital moviemaking, its growth through Web sites such as YouTube, how digital movies are made, ways of building a digital moviemaking career, and ethical concerns.

An introduction to filmmaking that provides information on developing a project, pitching it, obtaining financing, hiring a cast and crew, shooting and editing, and distribution.

A collection of twenty-two essays that debate various issues related to the American motion picture industry, including movie violence, racism, MPAA ratings, and piracy.

When six high school students sneak into an abandoned mental institution to make a film about their night there, they do not expect the inexplicable and terrifying events that keep occurring within the crumbling, maze-like building, causing them to question themselves and, ultimately, to make different choices about the course of their lives.

Harry Knowles recounts how a simple website which he created while an accident temporarily confined him to his bedroom helped him become one of the most sought after newcomers in Hollywood.

During the summer before his senior year, Neal, to prove he can be responsible, tries to figure out a way to keep from losing the memories of his dead father while completing a documentary film for class and to decide what he wants to do with his life.

Miley defies her dad's order that she stay home and study and sneaks out to preview a hot new movie.

Photographs and text provide details about ten cars featured in Hollywood productions, including the Mini Cooper from "The Italian Job" and the Batmobile.

Profiles ten vile movie villains, including Dracula, the Terminator, Jaws, and Darth Vader.

Mysterious attacks on Chummy the Wonder Dog lead canine detective Sebastian to go undercover as a stunt performer in the making of Chummy's new movie.