motion pictures

"Read about Will Smith--how he became a rapper, his first acting job, and his movie career"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses a number of the uses of sociology in cinema.

On a movie set in Saint Tropez, France, several teenaged members of the Hollywood elite come together in an explosion of scenes shot and reshot, friendships formed and cast aside, and romances begun and destroyed, all duly reported by paparazzi.

Explores various elements of the filmmaking process and provides 130 hands-on projects that allow readers to obtain practical knowledge of each topic being covered. features full-color photographs and illustrations throughout.

Fifty screenwriters, including William Goldman, Ron Shelton, and Paul Schrader, provide details about their careers, discussing breaking into the business, the development of ideas, helping actors become movie stars, awards, and other related topics.

Explains how to use critical theory to analyze the roles of Paul Newman and provides overviews of films he starred in as well as critiques of each.

Explains how to use critical theory to analyze the films of Spike Lee and provides overviews of movies directed by him as well as critiques of each.

Explains how to use critical theory to analyze the films of Quentin Tarantino and provides overviews of movies directed by him as well as critiques of each.

Making a movie is a complicated process that takes a lot of hard work with special equipment. This thorough book explains all the necessary basics of filmmaking in way that's accessible and easy to understand.

Examines five movies that exemplified the social and cultural movements of the 1960s including "Bonnie and Clyde" "The Graduate," "In the Heat of the Night," "Doctor Dolittle," and "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.".