motion pictures

This reference provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to film and film studies, covering such aspects as production, national traditions, studios, genres, critical theory and film history.

The forces of the Republic are battling the Separatist threat in this sequel to Star wars, the clone wars visual guide. The book includes images from Season I and II of Star Wars: the clone wars.

Provides an overview of the entertainment industry in the United States, touching on economics, technology, main events, job market, and cultural context relating to this industry.

A wistful summer blossoms between two high-school boys finding themselves and each other through a shared love of movies in this moving, dramatic, two-volume BL romance series, perfect for fans of Seven Days, Given, or I Hear the Sunspot. Chiharu Saeki and Wataru Toda are two high school students who share a common hobby: They love to watch movies. After they meet, they become fast friends, until one day, when Chiharu confesses his love for Wataru. Wataru says that Chiharu's confession doesn't bother him, and the boys continue throughout their summer, going to pilgrimages to see film spots from their favorite movies. But the more time he spends with Chiharu, Wataru realizes that he may not only be as unaffected by Chiharu's confession as he claimed to be, but those feelings may also be mutual...

Explores the history of motion pictures from 1902-2014.

Explains the history, theory, language, and technology of film, emphasizing the still-evolving digital context of the medium.

Tell the story of the making of the major motion picture "Avatar.".

"A true-life detective story and a celebration of a forgotten feminist trailblazer, Mallory O'Meara's The Lady from the Black Lagoon establishes Patrick in her rightful place in film history while calling out a Hollywood culture where little has changed since." - Amazon.

A guide to preplanning the look of a movie and mastering shot continuity.

From the film critics of The New York Times come these uncut, original reviews of the most popular and influential movies ever made--from the Talkies to blockbusters like 'Chicago' and 'The Wizard of Oz' from timeless classics like 'Casablanca' and 'Notorious,' to beloved foreign films by Truffaut and Kurosawa, Fellini and Almodovar. The reviews reflect Hollywood history at its best. In addition, this volume includes: Full cast and production credits for every movie; the ''10 Best" lists for every year from 1931 to 2018; an index of films by genre, and an index of foreign films by country of origin.