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New Edition. Kolchak: The Night Stalker was one of the most iconic and groundbreaking cult TV shows ever made,a mix of horror, sci fi and dark comedy which had a huge impact on the shows which followed in its wake, most notably The X Files. Before Mulder and Scully searched for the truth, before Buffy and Angel battled creatures of the night, there was Carl Kolchak—the wisecracking reporter in a seersucker suit and straw hat, chasing vampires, werewolves, and unspeakable horrors through the alleys of 1970s America.Played with wit and energy by Darren McGavin, Carl Kolchak became a horror ...

Stanley Kubrick: The Complete Guide to the Films, Themes, and Legacy of a Visionary Director is your ultimate deep dive into one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history. From the haunting corridors of The Shining to the infinite mysteries of 2001: A Space Odyssey, this comprehensive guide explores every film Kubrick directed—examining his groundbreaking techniques, recurring themes, and cinematic impact. Spanning early noir thrillers like The Killing to the enigmatic final masterpiece Eyes Wide Shut, each chapter offers insightful analysis and behind-the-scenes context that ...

Baudrillard & Lacan: At the (Exploitation) Movies! uncovers the multifaceted complexity situated in several previously neglected exploitation masterpieces. It examines: *Joe D’Amato’s Porno Holocaust & Emanuelle in America *Jess Franco’s Jungfrauen-Report *Christploitation Classic A Thief in the Night *Harmony Korine’s Gummo *Naziploitation Comedy Liebes Lager *Tim Heidecker’s Urinal Street Station *And Much More! Written for lovers of the Video Nasties, Grindhouse, Mondo, Postmodern Theory, and all things Weird and Sleazy. A truly fun and entertaining gambol through the bizarre ...

24 and Philosophy is a book you just can't do without. It's all here, folks: the reason presidents trust him; how Jack cuts through the lies and ambiguities; why he puts his life on the line for others; and how he knows which knee cap to blow out to get that all-important next lead. With the help of 20 "24 crazed" philosophers, you'll figure out what makes this guy tick, and much much more.

Following the adventures of two brothers who investigate deeply strange and paranormal mysteries in their never-ending road trip, the TV show Supernatural has many fans eager to better understand the psychology behind the series' themes and characters. Featuring cast and crew interviews, this collection examines issues at the heart and soul of Supernatural's heroes and foes.

A lively and colorful biography of Hollywood's first superagent - one of the most outrageous showbiz characters of the 1960s and 1970s, whose clients included Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Faye Dunaway, Michael Caine, and Candice Bergen. Before Sue Mengers hit the scene in the mid-1960s, talent agents remained quietly in the background. But staying in the background was not possible for Mengers.

In September 1993, a TV show like no other appeared on our screens, asking us to consider the essence of truth and belief, to think about the nature and roles of science and humanity, and to question what we were told by those in power. Combining horror, science fiction, drama, crime, and comedy with cinematic filmmaking, The X-Files transported the paranoia of the sixties and seventies to the technologically savvy nineties as it followed two iconic characters, FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, in their labyrinthine pursuit of truth.

The Royal Rumble has fascinated and enthralled wrestling fans around the world for over 30 years, captivating the imagination in a way that few other wrestling PPV concepts ever could. In the first volume of Retro Pro Wrestling's Complete History of The Royal Rumble, journalist and wrestling fan CJ Scholes relive every match, every angle, and every interview from the annual every-man-for-himself extravaganza. From Hacksaw Jim Duggan's victory in the inaugural TV special to The Rock's triumph at the 2000 event via back-to-back wins for Shawn Michaels and Stone Cold Steve Austin, the ...

Born Julius Marx in 1890, the brilliant comic actor who would later be known as Groucho was the most verbal of the famed comedy team the Marx Brothers, his broad slapstick portrayals elevated by ingenious wordplay and double entendre. In his spirited biography of this beloved American iconoclast, Lee Siegel views the life of Groucho through the lens of his work on stage, screen, and television.

***One of Vulture's Best Comedy Books of 2024*** From the New York Times bestselling author of Seinfeldia comes the totally fetch story of one of the most iconic teen comedies of all time, Mean Girls, revealing how it happened, how it defined a generation, “like, invented” meme culture, and...

Written by film critic Odie Henderson, Black Caesars and Foxy Cleopatras is a spirited history of a genre and the movies that he grew up watching, which he loves without irony (but with plenty of self-awareness and humor). Blaxploitation was a major trend, but it was never simple. The films mixed self-empowerment with exploitation, base stereotypes with essential representation that spoke to the lives and fantasies of Black viewers. The time is right for a reappraisal, understanding these films in the context of the time, and exploring their lasting influence.

In many ways, Kamal Haasan is unique. One of the greatest actors India has ever produced, he has usually gone further than just enacting a role to completely immersing himself in it. Kamal Haasan: A Cinematic Journey explores some 50 films out of the 245 Haasan has been associated with and analyses his cinematic journey from his beginnings as a child star all the way to his latest blockbusters.

Jean Renoir's career almost spans the history years of cinema - from the early silent movies, to the naturalism of the talkies, committed cinema, film noir, Hollywood studio productions, the Technicolor-period comedies and fast television techniques. His film The Grand Illusion remains one of the greatest movies about the effects of war.

Between 1934 and 1968, no Hollywood studio could make a movie without the permission of, and a seal of approval from, the Production Code Administration. Formed in 1930 but not enforced until 1934, the Production Code was Hollywood’s official censorship system. Screenplays, books, plays, costumes, and even story ideas and song lyrics had to be cleared by the Code before they could be filmed, and Code staffers watched at every stage of the production process to ensure compliance.

Japanese animation—or anime—holds a special place in the hearts of countless fans around the globe. Since the early days of Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy to Makoto Shinkai’s astounding success with Your Name, anime has left an undeniable impact on our culture. Anime Impact explores the impression the medium has left on various fans with detailed discussions on television shows and movies from the 1960s all the way to the present.

Ever since horror leapt from popular fiction to the silver screen in the late 1890s, viewers have experienced fear and pleasure in exquisite combination. Wheeler Winston Dixon's A History of Horror is the only book to offer a comprehensive survey of this ever-popular film genre. Arranged by decades, with outliers and franchise films overlapping some years, this one-stop sourcebook unearths the historical origins of characters such as Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman and their various incarnations in film from the silent era to comedic sequels.

1974 was a busy year for Mel Brooks. Although still recovering after a series of failed projects threatened his career, he pulled off a one-two punch that saw the release of two of the most beloved American comedies ever made: Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein. Although both films are well-known, the stories beyond the making of each movie are less so. How did they come to be, and how did the era's culture and politics not only permit them to be made, but help them to become enduring comedy classics?

In 1990, David Lynch was on top of the world. Wild at Heart won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and Twin Peaks was the hottest show on TV. In 1992, he released Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. It sure is amazing how fast coffee can get cold. The film was not well received, to say the least, by critics or ticket buyers. It seemed like the verdict was in: Twin Peaks was dead and wrapped in plastic. Thirty years later, the film is thought by many to be Lynch’s masterpiece.

A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty “Hi Yo, Silver” -- The Lone Ranger! All Six Volumes In One Collection! - Huge Savings On The Entire Series! All 6 Volumes in the Acclaimed Lone Ranger Series have been gathered here in one ebook! With a Foreword by Dawn Moore, Clayton Moore's Daughter! Relive the nostalgia, the thrilling adventure, the inspirational friendship, and the astounding heroism and courage of those original icons of American culture, the authentic Lone Ranger and Tonto. Discover: > why the original radio show was a smash hit for over 21 years...

In the fall of 2000, Gilmore Girls premiered on the WB, and viewers were introduced to the quirky world of Stars Hollow and the Gilmores who had made it their home, mother-daughter best friends Lorelai and Rory. Coffee at Luke's is the perfect look at what made the show such a clever, beloved part of the television landscape for so long.